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Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson takes a close look at two fields near Roseisle and Miami, Man., and witnesses the devastating results of a vicious storm that struck the area on the afternoon of June 27.
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VIDEO: Corn, soybean crops decimated by weekend hailstorm
Planning district OK’s controversial bylaw in spite of nearby livestock operation
Planning district has approved rezoning bylaw but recommends a developer’s caveat
The Cypress Planning District in Carberry has pressed forward with a proposed residential subdivision in spite of concerns that the development may threaten nearby livestock operations. Following an objection hearing held May 11, the Cypress Planning District recently delivered its decision on bylaw no. 6/2015, in regards to rezoning Dave Loewen’s 96-acre property situated 1-1/2
Shipping manure by underground pipeline considered feasible
New study considers manure transport alternative
With an increasing number of railway spills causing environmental and human health risks, underground pipelines are touted as a safer way of transporting oil, natural gas and chemicals. Now, it appears, you could add manure to the list. A new study suggests it might be possible in Manitoba to send 60 million gallons of liquid
VIDEO: Roundup Ready Xtend soybeans and the fight against herbicide resistance
Monsanto’s glyphosate and dicamba tolerant soybeans will help in delaying glyphosate resistant weeds says DEKALB agronomist Bruce Murray
Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson interviewed Bruce Murray June 23 about Monsanto’s new Roundup Ready Xtend soybeans, which will be available to Manitoba farmers next spring if, as expected, China approves them.
Creating environmentally literate citizens
A new educational site is being developed in Rivers, Man., with the goal of immersing youth in natural surroundings to instil the importance of environmental issues
More than a dozen provincial organizations have stepped up to help a small Manitoba community build a wetland centre of excellence. Rivers Collegiate and Ducks Unlimited Canada have spearheaded the project that will see 60 acres of land turned into a site that promotes biodiversity and conservation of wetlands. “In a world where people are
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 9
Conditions as of June 29
Weekly Provincial Summary Severe weather systems containing strong winds, heavy rains and hail passed through isolated areas in several Regions of Manitoba. Damage to crops from hail and strong winds range from light to severe with assessments continuing over the next several days. However, overall good growing conditions continue to advance crops, as well as allowing
VIDEO: MASC still assessing hail-damaged crops in Roseisle-Miami area
A hail storm damaged or destroyed some crops June 27
Crop insurance officials were still assessing the damage Monday caused by a vicious hail storm that hit the Roseisle-Miami area the afternoon of June 27. As of noon Monday the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) had received around 100 claims province-wide, David Van Deynze, MASC’s manager of claim services said in an interview. About half
Editorial: Canada’s GHG stance tarnishes our brand
Things aren’t going too well in the international trade agreement department. At the World Trade Organization (WTO) round, which has been dragging along since 1991, it’s come to the point where the director general is actually being honest about its prospects. “Taking an overview of all of these consultations it is hard to see a
A new climate-smart cash crop — sunshine
Selling surplus solar energy to the grid is a triple-win scenario in India
London / Thomson Reuters Foundation – A pioneering project in one of India’s sunniest states has led to one farmer harvesting what could become the country’s most climate-smart cash crop yet — sunshine. A pilot project by Sri Lanka-based non-profit International Water Management Institute (IWMI) offered farmers the opportunity to sell excess energy generated by solar
Should crop insurance have a ‘do not seed before’ date?
This spring has prompted some to ask the question
There’s a crop insurance seeding deadline, so should there be restrictions on how early certain crops are planted? It’s a question some have put to the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), following what started off as an early spring, but saw crop emergence delayed by cool soil temperatures, a snowstorm on the Victoria Day long
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