Correction Winter Wheat:

Of the six registered Canada Western Red Winter wheats in Seed Manitoba 2009 five are rated “very poor” for resistance to fusarium head blight and one is rated “fair.” Incorrect information appeared in the Jan. 29 issue. GPS, GIS training available: Farmers can now receive training workshops on global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information



109 years of Christmas Bird Count

With binoculars in hand, and a trusted bird book nearby, volunteers begin their count. An interesting activity at this time of year is the annual Christmas Bird Count organized in various communities around the province. Usually about 20 Manitoba centres have a bird count during a three-week time slot over the Christmas/ New Year’s period.

Sweet dreams promote safe farming

When it comes to safe farming, getting plenty of sleep is part of the job. Get plenty of sleep for a safe farm. That was one of the messages given at the Farm Safety and Health seminar held in Winnipeg on Nov. 6 and 7. Marcel Hacault, executive director for Canadian Agricultural Safety Association said