Easter Archives - Manitoba Co-operator

HomeGrown Acres, near Wawanesa, has seen an uptick in direct sales, bucking the trend.

Holiday lamb demand lags due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted typical holiday demand for lamb meat

By Alexis Stockford April 21, 2020

Manitoba’s lamb producers aren’t feeling much holiday spirit this year thanks to COVID-19. Social distancing has put a chill on a market normally bolstered by the Easter season, as well as Jewish Passover celebrations and the start of Ramadan on the Islamic calendar later in April. The Manitoba government declared a state of emergency due

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Easter excitement fades

It’s back to normal after this key holiday for the market

By Mark Elliot April 17, 2018

A late winter return seemed to usher in a cooler tone too at the latest sheep and goat auction at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. With Easter demand past, the less exciting bidding season typical of summer appears to be starting to assert itself, regardless of the slow start to the spring. Producers delivered 75 sheep and goats to the April

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 29, 2018

CNS Canada –– Spring has sprung on the Prairies, meaning road bans are starting, leading to problems shipping feed grains to feedlots in Alberta. “The supply is actually there at the farm gate but getting the supply from the farm gate to the end-user means more truck logistics and higher freight rates typically,” said Jim

cartoon image of a family seated at a table

The Jacksons

The Easter bunny pays the kids a visit

The Jacksons from the April 20, 2017 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

By Rollin Penner April 21, 2017

Grandma! Look what I got!” Little Allison Jackson burst into the front door of Andrew and Rose’s house holding up a brightly coloured basket for her grandmother to see. Rose bent down to look. “Oh my goodness,” she exclaimed. “What are those, my dear?” “Easter eggs!” said Allison excitedly. “The Easter bunny was in our

Easter eggs can get a second life as nutritious and healthy snacks and meals.

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Enjoy eggs year round

Gate to Plate: Ham, egg and cheese English muffins, Easy pickled eggs, and Dillicious egg salad

By Getty Stewart March 25, 2016

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods available to us. Whether you gather them directly from the chicken coop, or buy them at the local grocery store, they’re an affordable source of high-quality protein and 14 different vitamins and minerals. Brown or white, large or small, they make a great addition to a healthy

Livestock, Other livestock

Producer sales were lower before Easter

But buyer interest was strong, especially for replacement stock available through a herd dispersal

By Mark Elliot April 29, 2014

Producers delivered 400 sheep and goats to the April 16 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction, the last sale before the Easter holiday. Although the number of animals on offer was lower than the previous sale, buyer demand was strong. The buyers showed high interest in quality ewes. No differences between wool and hair ewes, but

Country Crossroads, Other livestock

Lamb isn’t just for Easter

Recipe Swap

By Lorraine Stevenson April 17, 2014

I never ate lamb until I was in my early 20s and started trying new foods with new friends from around the world. That first bite was memorable — in a curry with plenty of red hot chilies! Since that first eye-popping meal, I’ve learned to love the subtle taste of lamb in stews and

Livestock, Livestock Markets, Other livestock

Easter lamb trade affects April 2 sheep and goat sale

New-crop lamb prices have not returned to levels of two or three years ago

By Mark Elliot April 10, 2014

The Winnipeg Livestock Auction received 700 sheep and goats for the April 2 sale. There appeared to be a decrease in the expected Easter lamb prices. The strong bidding was on the younger and well-developed quality ewes. The cull ewes were clearly identified by the lower bids. There appeared to be no differences between the

Country Crossroads

Thoughts On Easter – for Apr. 21, 2011

By Addy Oberlin April 21, 2011

Some of the stems of the little plants looked hairy when I brought several pots up from the basement. It is called a resurrection plant and was given to me several years ago by a friend. She also gave me some instructions on how to look after the plants after enjoying the flowers. In fall

Country Crossroads

Thoughts On Easter – for Apr. 1, 2010

By Addy Oberlin April 1, 2010

One of the most important events in Christianity is fast approaching. Spring is just around the corner, but we are not thinking of the new litters of kittens and bunnies. We are not talking about the egg hunt that brings excitement to the children. The Bible tells us that Christ died a cruel death for

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