Crop Report – for May. 13, 2010

SOUTHWEST: Rainfall over the past week kept producers out of the field till later in the week; rainfall amounts varied throughout the region. Cool temperatures over the weekend brought frost to most areas, but no frost damage was reported. The overall moisture situation is rated as good. The amount of crop seeded varies throughout the

Funds To Help Flooded Interlake Farmers

Farmers adversely affected by flooding in the Interlake over the past two years will receive more than $2.5 million from the federal-provincial AgriRecovery program to help them get started this spring, a joint Canada-Manitoba release says. Crop producers in the rural municipalities of Grahamdale, Siglunes, Eriksdale, Fisher, Bifrost, Coldwell, Armstrong, Gimli, and St. Laurent, the


Crop Report – for May. 6, 2010

SOUTHWEST: Rainfall over the past week resulted in varying accumulations across the region, with less precipitation in the southwest areas to more precipitation in the northern areas. Overall moisture situation is rated as good. Temperatures over night dropped below 0 C with some areas reporting lows of -4 C. Cereal crop seeding is 15 to

Still The Local “Go-To” Group After 60 Years

RECIPE SWAP They’re the group this north Interlake town regularly turns to when help is needed in the community. That’s because the Fisher Branch Women’s Institute, in place for over 60 years, never rested on its laurels after years ago successfully rallying to bring a hospital to this community. This is an active group of


Métis Business Group Buys Teulon Goose Plant

ATeulon goose plant on the verge of shutting down a year ago will continue to operate under a new owner – the Métis Economic Development Organization (MEDO). A recently signed agreement with former owner Don Salkeld sees the Métis group assume ownership of Northern Goose Processing for a purchase price of roughly $3 million. The

Crop Report – for Apr. 29, 2010

SOUTHWEST Little to no rain fell over the past week, with some scattered showers on the weekend. Above-average temperatures have producers seeding about a week earlier than normal – currently, pulse and wheat crops. Seeded acres are still low, with several areas of the region planning to start this week. Most winter crops and hay


4-H Reports – for Apr. 29, 2010

The Co-operator will publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to [email protected],by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/o Manitoba Co-operator, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 or by fax to 204-954-1422. GRAYSVILLE BEEF The club held its fourth meeting on Feb. 11

Crop Report – for Apr. 22, 2010

SOUTHWEST Weather conditions have allowed fields to dry up quickly in the southwest region, permitting some producers to start seeding over the past weekend. Seeding operations are expected to continue into this week. Seeding in the region is approximately one to two weeks earlier than normal. Producers have also been fertilizing winter wheat, fall rye


Manitoba Farmland Values Continue Hot

The American humorist could have been referring to Manitoba, judging by the latest report on farmland values by Farm Credit Canada. Manitoba farmland values increased by an average of 5.9 per cent during the second half of 2009, following gains of 5.5 per cent and 4.2 per cent in the two previous reporting periods, FCC

Agriculture Budget Feels The Axe

Manitoba Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk has slashed agriculture spending as part of an effort to shore up funding for other key government programs in the year ahead. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives will spend $215.5 million in the coming fiscal year, 4.2 per cent less than in 2009-10, according to provincial spending estimates. Only