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Brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk hope a malt-barley variety demonstration featuring 
historical varieties will spark a discussion on the farmer-brewer connection.
Crops, Local news

Back to the future for local brewer

Farmery brewers are hoping to highlight the farm-brewer connection and show the ingredients that make beer to the public

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A farm-based beer maker is offering a unique agri-tourism destination that will show attendees the historical ingredients that were used to make beer. Neepawa’s Farmery Estate Brewery, run by brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk, are showcasing the malt barley varieties ranging from a century ago to modern times on their operation, which also produces other
Another record for insured plantings of soybeans in Manitoba
Crops, Local news

Another record for insured plantings of soybeans in Manitoba

A prediction that soybeans could challenge canola for top spot doesn't look so far fetched now

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In 2013, grain market analyst Bruce Burnett predicted in five years Manitoba farmers would be planting just as many soybeans as canola. The intentionally provocative forecast was made to underscore how the combination of a warmer climate, improved soybean varieties and favourable returns can influence farmers’ planting decisions. But new soybean-planting records have been set
AAC Penhold, SeCan’s new Canada Prairie Spring, pushed insured CPS acres in Manitoba up 1,400 per cent this year, data from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation shows.
Cereals, Crops, Local news

Manitoba’s insured acres of CPS wheat grow exponentially

SeCan’s new AAC Penhold accounted for 99 per cent of the increase

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Canada Prairie Spring (CPS) wheat has not been popular in Manitoba because of disease issues, but this year insured acres jumped a staggering 1,419 per cent. That translates into an extra 55,547 acres — small compared to insured winter wheat (134,307) and feed wheat (374,131) acres, but it’s a huge jump when compared to last
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Prairie solitudes

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What is our country’s relationship with its indigenous citizens going to be in the coming years? This is an important question and probably more important to you than many. First Nations communities are predominantly rural and frequently are your neighbours. But as a good friend of mine pointed out a while back, while following the
Manitoba’s soybeans progressing well
Crops, Local news

Manitoba’s soybeans progressing well

Dennis Lange says by early September most fields will be mature enough to avoid yield loss from frost, although quality could be reduced

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Manitoba’s soybean crop is looking good, Dennis Lange, Manitoba Agriculture’s industry development specialist for pulses, said Aug. 17, during the CropTalk Westman webinar. “From what I am seeing right now we will probably be somewhere around that 35- to 38-bushels-per-acre average,” Lange said. “They are looking pretty good. We’ve had good rains. The rains we’ve
Local resident, Brian Archibald, captured a number of drone images of the Killarney Grow Project’s harvest day action.
Local news

Bringing a community together for a cause

In its eighth year, the Killarney Grow Project has seen tremendous 
community support for its Canadian Foodgrains Bank efforts

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A Killarney charity project has resulted in a show of neighbourliness that will stretch around the globe. The occasion was the harvest of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) Killarney Grow Project, and it wound up being a display that impressed even the organizers. “It is amazing how the community came together. For the three swather
drive thru neon sign in the window of a restaurant.
Opinion

Opinion: Consumers need to manage food packaging waste

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Since early in May Tim Hortons has been removing garbage bins from drive-through lanes. Some have been placed in less obvious locations on the store properties. Tim Hortons is concerned customers don’t have enough time to properly sort their garbage into bins placed alongside drive-through lanes, so it has taken the trash cans away. They
Lillian Wambui talks about her farm in front of a field of pigeon peas.
Crops, International news

Low-tech, co-operative approaches support smallholder farmers

A simple plastic sheet may not look like much, but it can change lives and communities

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Over 70 per cent of hungry people in the world today are smallholder farmers. Those producing food are, ironically, the most likely to go without. This summer I visited Kenya with Canadian Foodgrains Bank to explore what can be done to address hunger and support the smallholder farmers (farmers with less than 10 acres of
John (Jack) Marsden Parker, Winnipeg
. 1914 – 1989
Local news

Agricultural Hall of Fame: Jack Marsden Parker

Four Manitobans were inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Portage la Prairie July 14. Over the next few weeks, we’re featuring each one with their citations

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Jack Marsden Parker began his working career in 1938 working for the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture where he served under Dr. Ellis as part of the team that completed the Soil Survey of Manitoba. After serving overseas in the Second World War, he was hired in 1946 as the province’s first soils specialist
This year’s Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup saw 49 junior participants and 91 head of cattle.  Photos: Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup
Livestock, Local news

Junior cattle producers work on show skills

Cattle producers under the age of 25 from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan 
recently came together for a weekend of education and camaraderie

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The annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup (MYBR) continues to strengthen the skills of young folks in the cattle industry. “It is a great way for juniors of all cattle breeds to work together, learn new skills, and meet new people,” said event organizer Lois McRae. “Where else can you attend an event with 49 junior

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