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Digvir S. Jayas (left), Lysa Porth and MP Terry Dugid announce a new research project at the University of Manitoba.
Forages, News

New risk-management research

Federal government invests nearly $1 million in the hope of developing better risk management programs for forage producers

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Farmers could soon be turning to eyes in the sky to better manage the risk associated with hay and forage production. The federal government recently announced it would invest $988,000 in collaborative research aimed at using satellite-based technology to estimate forage growth at the farm level. That information would then be developed into a forage
Soybean Field
Markets, Oilseeds, Opinion

Opinion: Are U.S. soybean exports meeting market expectations?

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Although robust world soybean demand and competitive advantages have allowed the United States to surpass early-season export forecasts for four years in a row, market watchers wonder if this is the year that will break the mould. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly soybean export figures have consistently met or exceeded analyst estimates so far.
Opinion: Death of NAFTA will cost U.S. agriculture
Opinion

Opinion: Death of NAFTA will cost U.S. agriculture

An open letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross from farm associations and agriculture businesses

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Dear Secretary Ross: We are writing to respectfully share information relevant to your recent observation that there is “not a world oversupply of agricultural products” and that harm to American food and agriculture interests from a potential NAFTA withdrawal is an “empty threat.” We recognize that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has not
The bambara nut, seen here after being dug, is one type of legume that could benefit from its wild relatives.
Did you know?, News

Researchers break the wild-domestic barrier in legumes

They’re hoping to tap wild relatives for important traits 
such as disease and pest resistance

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Domesticating plants to grow as crops can turn out to be a double-edged scythe. On one hand, selecting specific desirable traits, such as high yields, can increase crop productivity. But other important traits, such as resistance to pests, can be lost. To mitigate this, researchers often turn to the wild relatives of crops. These wild
Well known for hosting the TSN show “Off the Record,” Michael Landsberg was a Grain World guest speaker last week.
Local news, Other

Break the silence on mental health

TV personality Michael Landsberg was a guest speaker last week at Grain World

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It was the first time he’d spoken to a farm audience and Michael Landsberg did not disappoint. The crowd at Grain World gave the Canadian sports journalist a standing ovation after he’d given his frank talk about his personal struggle with depression, imploring others to speak up too. “The agricultural world is dominated by the
Editorial, Opinion, Other

Editorial: On a (rail)road to nowhere

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The Port of Churchill and the rail link to the south has been much in the public eye of late, most recently with word a Toronto financial group is partnering with local First Nations groups to buy the line. The tantalizing promise of Churchill has always been just over the horizon, it would seem. On
Randy Dennis (l), the former chief grain inspector for Canada, demonstrates the ins and outs of grain grading at a workshop. The Canadian Grain Commission is reviewing the grading system. While some groups want to switch to instrument-measured specifications, others warn that could create problems.
Crops, News

Grain commission launches major grain grading system review

Views vary within the grain industry about what should stay, what should 
go and who’ll pay any extra costs

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is conducting a major review of grain grading. That’s prompting calls by some for specifications to replace grades, while others say they’ll consider changes if they don’t undermine the current system or cost too much. Read more: Column roils wheat grading controversy Read more: Grading system needed to ensure proper compensation
Mark and Yanara Peters say a community potato giveaway has been fun and fulfilling.
Crops, Local news

Building their community one potato at a time

Mark and Yanara Peters are turning a potato giveaway into an annual event in Portage la Prairie and beyond

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How does it feel to give away 35,000 lbs. of potatoes in just under five hours? “It was awesome… a lot of fun,” recalls farmer Mark Peters with a wide smile. Peters and his wife Yanara, of Spruce Drive Farms, grow certified seed potatoes 12 miles northwest of Portage la Prairie. On Saturday, October 14,
Local news, Other

University of Manitoba seeks nominations for agricultural award

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The University of Manitoba wants to hear from you about outstanding graduates of its agriculture diploma and degree programs. It’s seeking nominees for its annual certificate of merit, typically granted annually to a graduate of each program. The honour is in recognition of leadership with agricultural organizations and outstanding service to the community at large. Nominations
Rapeseed field and sun
News, Oilseeds

Canola Council of Canada completes successful China trip

Group took part in a Canadian trade mission led by federal ag-minister Lawrence Macaulay

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The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is feeling pleased as it prepares to return to Canada following a trade mission to China. “We feel we’ve had a very successful week of promoting canola in China. As you know it’s a very important market, it’s a growing market for canola,” said Jim Everson, president of CCC,

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