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Long-term plot experiment yields new insights

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RESEARCH Ninety-year-old rotations show compounding nature of systemic production changes

When one part of an agricultural system is changed, the effects are frequently found in unexpected places. For example, the earliest no-till farmers were hoping for soil conservation benefits. Research now shows fields in long-term no-till require less fertilizer. Miles Dyck, a University of Alberta soil scientist, provided that information at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference
John Heard leads a discussion at a past Crop Diagnostic School event in Carman, Man.
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Comment: Provincial soil specialist left lasting mark

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A few weeks ago, award-winning soil fertility extension specialist John Heard said his goodbyes to colleagues as he moved into retirement. His stalwart presence on the agriculture scene had a huge impact as I began my career with the Co-operator and entered the fray of agriculture writing. When I started the job in May 2022,
“Preventing the risk of waterborne disease is important and the province wants well and cistern owners to take steps to protect themselves.” – Dr. Brent Roussin, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer.
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Free water testing if you’ve been affected by flooding

The province will waive water testing fees for flooded cisterns and wells for four months

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Flood-impacted Manitobans will not have to pay to ensure their water is safe to drink. The province has announced a four-month period in which water testing fees will be waived for owners who had flooded wells and cisterns. Free tests are only available through Winnipeg’s Horizon Lab Ltd., until Aug. 31. Manitoba Environment and Climate
Smoke from active wildfires in Alberta’s north and west hangs over Calgary on May 16, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Leah Hennel)
Livestock, Other, Weather

No respite expected for wildfire-hit Alberta

Forecasts call for fire conditions to worsen

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Ottawa | Reuters — Abnormally hot and dry weather is set to return to Alberta on Thursday after a couple of cooler days helped calm wildfires that have forced thousands of evacuations in the province. Record-high temperatures and tinder-dry vegetation have led to an intense, early start to wildfire season in Western Canada this year.
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RME ag society grant open for applications

2023 will be the third year for the program

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Manitoba’s agricultural societies will again have a chance the get extra funding this year from Rocky Mountain Equipment. On May 1, the major equipment dealer confirmed that the Right by You Ag Society Grant program will continue for 2023. Four ag societies across the Prairies will be chosen this year. Each will receive $10,000 for
Members of the Third Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI) take part in wildfire prevention operations near Grande Prairie, Alta. on May 12, 2023. (Photo: MCpl, Cass Moon/Canadian Forces/Handout via Reuters)
Livestock, Other, Weather

Air quality deteriorates as wildfires rage in Western Canada

Evacuations continue in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan

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Reuters — Calgary received a special weather alert on Tuesday, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility as tinder-dry weather and shifting winds elevated the risk of spreading wildfires in Alberta’s north and west. As of Tuesday evening 89 wildfires are active in Alberta, with 25 out of control, according to the provincial
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Edmonton MP and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault are briefed by Canadian Forces Lt. Col. Ben Schmidt at CFB Edmonton on May 15, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Amber Bracken)
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Little chance for rain on Alberta wildfires

Coming cold front more windy than rainy in nature, Environment Canada says

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Ottawa | Reuters — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Alberta on Monday as raging wildfires prompted mass evacuations and reduced energy production in Canada’s main oil-producing province, where meteorologists expect virtually no rain for 10 days or so. In Edmonton, Trudeau received an update on firefighting efforts by Canadian soldiers sent to help provincial firefighting
Hailstones in Winnipeg on May 10, 2023. (Dave Bedard photo)
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Prairie Forecast Update: Forecast on track

Forecast issued May 14, 2023, covering the half-week stretch from May 14 to 17, 2023

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The weather models have been remarkably accurate for this time of the year. The big weather picture remains the same. There is a large, persistent ridge of high pressure over far Western Canada with an equally persistent trough of low pressure over Eastern Canada. This means western regions will continue to see sunny, dry and
Brandon University campus.
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Agri-tech accelerator partners with Brandon University

Collaboration could benefit agri-food sector in Westman region

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Partnership with an agri-technology-focused commercialization accelerator could help Brandon University tap into a new pool of expertise and funding. The university has signed a memorandum of understanding with Guelph, Ont.-based business accelerator Bioenterprise Canada. The deal will support new commercialization opportunities for start-ups and growth-oriented companies in Western Manitoba, according to an early May release.
There’s nothing neutral about carbon neutrality and wishful thinking won’t make it so.
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Comment: The short, unhappy history of carbon sequestration

The carbon credit market is far from the golden solution often portrayed

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Facts are a key element of informed decision making, and not just any facts; the best, most tied-to-reality facts are needed to make the best decision. “Alternative” facts, meanwhile, only exist in alternative universes, and people use them at their own intergalactic peril. But that is what Verra, “the world’s leading carbon standard for the

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