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Victoria Park in Souris goes under water in 2017 under pressure from both the Souris River and Plum Creek.
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Free water forecasting tool on tap for flood season

Spring flooding risk still relatively low for most of Manitoba, but storms are on the way

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Farmers, land managers, Indigenous communities and municipalities will be able to get a handle on what kind of flood conditions are headed for them for free this spring. The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) will be offering free access to their water forecasting tool during the spring runoff.  “As a farmer-led group, we want
Many ditches and wetlands normally teeming with water from the spring melt were staying tamely in their banks as of April 5.
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Another drought year? Maybe not so much

Scant winter precipitation could mean drought conditions in several parts of the province, but likely not a province-wide crisis

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Precipitation has been low across much of the province this winter, but widespread drought like that of 2021 is unlikely this year, says Manitoba Agriculture meteorology specialist Allison Sass. The 2021 drought stood out as the culmination of a multi-year dry spell. That’s not the case as this growing season approaches. “We’re not seeing the
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Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license

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Alberta farmers and their family members now have the option to apply for a farm-restricted class one driver’s licence. It would allow them to drive almost any form of motor vehicle to and from the farm. These licenses with be issued with condition code “P” meaning the driver must comply with farmer restrictions. Applicants must
The 2024 provincial budget was released on April 2.
News, Other

Ag groups note silver linings in 2024 provincial budget

School tax rebate stays in place, initiatives announced for livestock producers

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The rest of the commercial properties in Manitoba are saying farewell to their school tax rebates under the 2024 Manitoba budget, but farmers get a pass. The provincial budget, tabled April 2, included a reworked rebate, pitched by the provincial government as an affordability measure for lower income Manitobans. The budget erased the rebate for
The entrance to BrettYoung’s NorthCore facility.
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BrettYoung flags efficiencies with new seed plant

Company says turf-focused addition will open space at legacy facilities for ag-related products

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The new jewel of BrettYoung’s Winnipeg operations will focus on the turf side of the seed company’s business, but executives say improved efficiencies will carry into the rest of the firm. The new NorthCore seed processing plant is a $20-million investment for BrettYoung, whose business includes forage and turf seed, crop inputs and professional turf
Five watershed districts expand borders
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Five watershed districts expand borders

The provincial government announced the expansion on World Water Day 2024

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The provincial government announced it is expanding the boundaries of five watershed districts in the province. “Water is life, and our government is committed to protecting Manitoba’s lakes and rivers for generations to come,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt on March 22. “Expanding watershed districts and making new resources available to help

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