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A report suggests that increasing soil carbon levels is one way to limit greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change.
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Opinion: IEA report has consequences for agricultural producers

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The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) widely publicized report on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve global targets further bolsters the case more needs to be done in agriculture to combat climate change. Producers, as the report notes, can’t be excluded from that effort. Released this month, the report lists 400 actions that will need to
Skies cleared and arctic air moved in on May 26-27, leaving most regions of Manitoba with some frosted patches.
Other, Weather

Will June showers follow May flowers?

Overnight freezes at the end of May were unusually long for that time of year

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Another month is in the books, and it was another in a series of interesting months, weather-wise. May began where April left off, but since it was May, it felt even colder. Daytime highs struggled to make it into the low teens and overnight lows routinely fell well below 0 C. This all changed around May 11 when daytime highs began to warm
overhead view of farmland
Markets, News, Other

Farmland has been a solid investment

Between rental values and appreciation, it can easily equal or beat other options

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In addition to keeping an eye on the daily, weekly and monthly gyration of grain prices, we also need to take a step back to regularly review bigger-picture, longer-term business decisions and investment plans. Whether it’s selling the farm, retiring from active farming, transitioning to the next generation or looking to expand and diversify your investments, farmland values are
“It’s extremely important to hear from everyone — the producers, the grain handlers and the exporters and even our trading partners as well. We will want to consult with them. There’s a lot of data that we want to collect and analyze over and above the consultation as well.” – Marie-Claude Bibeau, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister.
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Canada Grain Act review completion months away

With talk of an early election, reforms could be thwarted as they were six years ago

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Completion of the Canada Grain Act review, followed by legislation to amend it, are months away, Canada’s Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, said in an interview May 27. Some wonder if the process will have been all for naught, given talk of an election. While one isn’t scheduled until Oct. 16, 2023, pundits speculate Prime Minister
Agriculture has not escaped the pressure to cut back or find alternatives for plastics, including commonly used products like bale wrap.
News, Other

Agriculture an opportunity in the push against plastics

Agricultural residues are often critical pieces in bioplastics, including products now being developed as plastic alternatives for agriculture and agri-food

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The world according to bioplastic developers would look a lot more cyclical. In an age of campaigns against single-use plastic, zero-waste social media influencers and increased public interest in sustainable packaging, bioplastics — which replace polymers from fossil fuels with biological sources — have been touted as a biodegradable and sustainable alternative. But as much
Avoiding the greenwash
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Avoiding the greenwash

Biodegradable does not always mean compostable when it comes to bioplastics

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“Biodegradable” bioplastics are not always equal, according to Amar Mohanty, director of the University of Guelph’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre. In fact, he says, “the term ‘biodegradable’ is very misused by many people.” Bioplastics have been touted as a more sustainable option to traditional plastics, but not all bioplastics are biodegradable, and not all
A new recycling program has been announced for grain bags and bale twine in Manitoba.
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Agri-plastic recycling program launched

Bale twine and grain bags will be accepted under the new provincially regulated program

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Manitoba is looking to recycle more agricultural plastics. On May 26, the province announced the launch of an agri-plastics stewardship program targeting grain bags and bale twine, to be managed by agricultural recycling organization Cleanfarms. “What this means, really, is that farmers have access to a reliable program and one that’s going to be available year over year to recycle their grain
Editorial, Op/Ed, Other

Editorial: Community spirit

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The last time the military rolled in to help Manitobans deal with a crisis beyond their capacity to manage was in the spring of 1997 during the Flood of the Century. Troops, engineers and equipment were put to work building the Z-dike that ultimately protected Winnipeg from the potential of overland flooding creeping around the
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Weather: Below average to start, then warmer?

Forecast covering the period from June 2 to June 9

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It continues to be a tough time for the medium-range forecasts. The weather pattern continues to oscillate between cool and unsettled and warm and dry as summer tries to gain traction. Last issue’s forecast did pretty well but missed just how cold it got last Thursday and Friday mornings. I also hedged my bets on
Author Sheila Taylor (left to right), Danielle Hubbard, director of the Western Manitoba Regional Library, and Meagan Jaska, who illustrated the book.
Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Brandon author writes about two special llamas

‘Muffy and Tuffy Find a Home’ based on a Miniota farm setting

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In our hectic lives, it can be all too easy to take things for granted and forget just how much we have to be thankful for: the love of family, the support of friends, and the sheer beauty of the world around us. Recapturing the sense of wonder that was hers as a child, a

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