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Guy Ash, of Pessl Instruments,  demonstrates how a soil probe can  augment weather station data.

Probe deep into your soil to solve farm’s moisture mystery

Soil probe expert says you can use soil probes and their data to your farm’s financial advantage

By Spencer Myers November 6, 2019

Looking around at the wet conditions, at first glance you could think our moisture levels are more than adequately stocked going into the 2020 crop year. Unfortunately looks can be deceiving, and the same goes when looking at your soil profile. When it comes time to plan your planting timing and strategy, knowing the actual

The Harrington Seed  Destructor has come a long way since it was first developed in 2012.  Originally a tow-behind unit that  attached to the back of the combine, the new weed seed management tool is now a mill that can be integrated with the combine ― at half the price.

Equipment, Farmit Manitoba

Is the weed seed ‘destructor’ ready for prime time in Canada?

Aussie invention is much cheaper, easier to use, but is still in the ‘promising, not proven’ category

By Jennifer Blair November 5, 2019

In the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds, the Harrington Seed Destructor might just win us the war — if farmers can justify the $100,000 price tag. “If herbicides are still working, it can be hard to convince producers to spend that kind of money to purchase this kind of equipment,” said federal research scientist Breanne Tidemann.

Plant breeder and researcher Doug Cattani was recently recognized by the province  for innovation in sustainability.

Crops, Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, Local news

Kernza plant breeder recognized

Faces of Ag: Doug Cattani has spent his career working on perennial grasses

By Geralyn Wichers November 4, 2019

And to think, he could have been an accountant. Plant breeder and researcher Doug Cattani received provincial recognition in October for his work in developing perennial grains. Since 2010, Cattani has worked with Kernza, the trade name for organically produced intermediate wheatgrass, which is being developed for grain production. As a perennial grain, Kernza causes

The key issue in the seed royalty debate appears to be that farmers are very reluctant to any system that costs them more money.

Editorial, Farmit Manitoba, Op/Ed

Editor’s Take: Seed royalties just one option

By Gord Gilmour October 31, 2019

Ron DePauw wouldn’t get a second look from most Canadians. But his worth to the country is measured in the billions, yes, with a “B.” Born in rural Saskatchewan and raised on a Treherne-area farm, the now-retired DePauw is one of the most prolific wheat breeders in the world. He was involved in the research

Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Opinion: Agriculture faces challenges with Liberal minority government

With no western MPs and plenty of other priorities, the sector will fight not to be sidelined

By Allan Dawson October 31, 2019

Agriculture didn’t get a lot of attention during the recent federal election and that’s not likely to change with the new Liberal minority government. The government’s priority is survival. That means a laser-like focus on immediate issues, as well as fulfilling major election promises — affordability, climate change and a national pharmacare program. The ‘progressive’

EFP workshops are being offered now and planning for next year is likely just around the corner.

Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Tackle some long-term tasks this winter

Take advantage of your downtime to get on top of some long-term planning this winter

By Duncan Morrison October 30, 2019

Farmers might not control all the variables of a given production season, but they’re almost always right on top of things. From seeding in the spring to harvest in the fall, and all the processes in between, they’re tuned in and move along with the ebbs and flows of the weather, vagaries of the markets

A panel discussion followed the premiere of “Common Strength.” Pictured (left to right): Carol Thiessen, Colleen Dyck, Meagan Silencieux, Theresa Rempel Mulaire.

Farmit Manitoba, News, Other

Documentary explores women farmers’ role in ending hunger

‘Common Strength’ shows Kenyan farm life through the eyes of a ‘fish out of water’ Manitoba woman

By Geralyn Wichers October 29, 2019

Documentary “Common Strength,” exploring how empowering women farmers frees them to feed their families and flourish in their communities, debuted in Winnipeg on October 15. “If we’re not talking about women in agriculture, we’re missing a huge swath of women,” said Carol Thiessen, senior policy adviser with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which sponsored the film. Why

Together, Will and Jen grow loads of harvested beets from his and wife Jen’s organic vegetable CSA garden.

Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, News

Online food fight grows into ag advocacy for local producer

Faces of Ag: Will Bergmann uses social media, his restaurant and relationship building to tell the story of agriculture to those who most need to hear

By Geralyn Wichers October 28, 2019

It started with fighting people on Facebook. Will Bergmann was figuring out where life would go. He’d gone to school for education, but he wanted to return to the land his family had farmed for generations. In the miasma of fights over GMOs and the evils of Monsanto, Will saw the potential in the platform

“It’s not that livestock and poultry don’t have an impact. They do. But it’s important to quantify it and report it accurately. Only then can we have public policy for meaningful change.” – Frank Mitloehner

Farmit Manitoba, Other

The ‘lightning rod issue’ of agriculture and climate change

There is a positive side to the story of agriculture  and climate change. Why is it so hard getting anyone to listen?

By John Greig October 25, 2019

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) recently painted a picture of Canadian agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions that runs counter to commonly held public perceptions. The CAPI paper said generally the sector has its house in order. Canadian agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions peaked in 2005 and have remained steady at about 60

A house and farmyard are obscured by blowing snow as tree branches weighed down by heavy snow bend under the strain.

Farmit Manitoba, Op/Ed, Opinion

Editorial: What if those weather forecasts are right?

By Laura Rance-Unger October 24, 2019

To say Thanksgiving weekend was a wake-up call for those of us living in rural Manitoba would be an understatement. The mid-October snowstorm that swept through the south-central zone between Brandon and Winnipeg is one for the memory books, ranking right up there with the Colorado low that shut down the region in March of

Daily Network News

Pulse Weekly: No upside for peas until after New Year

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat sets fresh lows on supply pressure, Ukraine ceasefire talks

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs recoup losses

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Probe deep into your soil to solve farm’s moisture mystery

Is the weed seed ‘destructor’ ready for prime time in Canada?

Kernza plant breeder recognized

Editor’s Take: Seed royalties just one option

Opinion: Agriculture faces challenges with Liberal minority government

Tackle some long-term tasks this winter

Documentary explores women farmers’ role in ending hunger

The ‘lightning rod issue’ of agriculture and climate change

Editorial: What if those weather forecasts are right?

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