Cows, accompanied by their calves, graze pasture in a rotational grazing system, summer 2018. Photo: File

Manitoba extends Crown land rent freeze

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the farm industry

Manitoba government links the continued rental rate freeze on grazing and forage leases to economic and environmental challenges facing the industry




An alfalfa stand blooms in central Manitoba. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Acid-friendly alfalfa varieties under development

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada researchers breeding alfalfa tolerant to acidic soils, drought and flooding

A new alfalfa variety from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada addresses the crop’s preference for ideal conditions by expanding the pH range in which it can be effectively grown, while bringing yield benefits.


Cattle graze in the smokey air in a pasture they were moved to earlier that day near Scott Duguid’s farm north of Gimli, Man., on July 30.

Grazing cattle in a drought year

Manitoba beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather another drought year in the Interlake

It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.

Bart Elder, of Vermeer, says boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales and a basket rake excels in those areas.

Basket rakes pitched for top-quality windrows

Forage growers see more rotary rakes in the marketplace, but basket rakes still have their fans

Boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales for livestock farms and forage growers, and a basket rake excels in those areas, Bart Elder of Vermeer says.