A dry patch in a canola field north of Neepawa, Man. on July 17, 2025. Photo: Miranda Leybourne

Manitoba crops suffer drought signs

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May

Lack of grain fill, short crops and premature ripening are starting to show up in Manitoba fields where little rain has fallen since the start of May.


A cabbage seed pod weevil crawls over a canola flower. Photo: Abi Benson/Manitoba Agriculture

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Manitoba sees cabbage seed pod weevil surge

Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts

Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts






Crucifer flea beetles on the leaves of a canola plant.

Flea beetle control goes outside the box at Ag in Motion

Ag in Motion 2025 is live; farmers can check out experimental trials like this one, playing with trap crops and natural repellents for flea beetles in canola

The stops at the 2025 Ag in Motion farm show feature an entomologist experimenting with trap crops and marigolds as concepts to control flea beetles.