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Recipe Swap: Operation Donation

By Lorraine Stevenson February 12, 2013

If you’re a Farmers’ Almanac reader, you’ll have heard of the ‘Wolf moon’ of January and February’s ‘Hunger moon.’ Aboriginal people gave these names to the months of winter because there wasn’t much food around. The heavy snow of February made hunting very difficult. A different sort of ‘hunger moon’ hangs over those with empty

Forages, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Domestic demand supports feeder cattle prices

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 12, 2013

The large volume of cattle moving through Manitoba’s auction yards during the week ended Feb. 1 were met with fairly good demand, as prices were generally steady to firmer compared to the previous week when numbers were much smaller. “The market was showing a little bit of strength,” said Buddy Bergner of Ashern Auction Mart.

Hogs, Livestock, News

Major retailers urged to help end use of gestation stalls

By Shannon VanRaes January 17, 2013

The new owner of a now infamous Interlake hog barn says it will be getting rid of all its gestation stalls within four years. Video secretly shot in the Puratone weanling barn recently drew national coverage — and widespread condemnation — with its graphic scenes of castration and piglets being euthanized by slamming them onto

Crops, Forages, News

U.S. drought boosts American demand — and prices — for Prairie hay

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 22, 2012

Increased demand from American livestock feeders for Canadian forages should keep domestic prices firm, according to provincial forage specialists. While most of Western Canada has relatively good forage stocks, some areas are short on supply and will face high prices because of U.S. demand fuelled by this year’s drought. Forage prices are generally up by

Livestock, Other livestock

Dogs or donkeys?

By Daniel Winters November 9, 2012

Two farms side by side in the coyote-infested Interlake credit  guardian animals for eliminating losses due to predation

Sheep producers Lorna Wall and Rozanne Nevakshonoff are Interlake neighbours who disagree over whether guardian dogs or donkeys do the best job of protecting their herds. But they do agree on one thing: guardian animals are their best defence against the coyotes, wolves, bears and cougars roaming their sparsely populated farms near Poplarfield. Both say

News

Allan Chambers passes

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 10, 2012

Allan Chambers, a Manitoba farmer who served the farming community and agricultural sector in many capacities over his lifetime, died Oct. 21 at the age of 70. Chambers, who farmed certified seed and beef cattle in the Interlake but later retired to his birthplace near Belmont, Man., was active in producer organizations, municipal politics and

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Final Manitoba crop report for 2012

October 17, 2012

Provincial summary In Manitoba, the majority of acres have been harvested. The remaining crops to be harvested are mainly sunflowers and grain corn, with a few acres of soybeans, potatoes and alfalfa seed. Crop yields in Manitoba were variable in 2012, largely dependent upon the amount and timing of precipitation during the growing season, temperatures

Livestock, Opinion, Other livestock

Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

October 17, 2012

In response to the Sept. 20 letter, “What about donkeys?” seeking more information about livestock protection options, the livestock protection animals that you choose have a lot to do with: What you like; What is available; What you are willing to pay for; What your fencing or physical setup is (close to town, very rural,

News

Cosmetic pesticide ban coming to Manitoba

By Shannon VanRaes October 10, 2012

Consultations on a possible cosmetic pesticide ban have now wrapped up, but one farm group is wondering if they will have any impact. Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh suggested a ban could come into effect next year, following a press conference just prior to the October deadline for submissions held by Cosmetic Pesticide

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Harvest nears completion, pastures are done

October 10, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary Good harvest weather allowed for excellent harvest progress across Manitoba. Harvest continues on the remaining flax, soybean, grain and silage corn, industrial hemp, alfalfa seed and potato acres. Sunflower harvest is just underway across Manitoba. The earliest seeded winter wheat has emerged but precipitation would help with germination and stand establishment. Precipitation

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

U.S. grains: Soy futures top one-week high, US crop outlook limits gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

Daily Network News

Second Harvest redirecting surplus food to those in need

U.S. grains: Soy futures top one-week high, US crop outlook limits gains

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures down, hogs rise

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Recipe Swap: Operation Donation

Domestic demand supports feeder cattle prices

Major retailers urged to help end use of gestation stalls

U.S. drought boosts American demand — and prices — for Prairie hay

Dogs or donkeys?

Allan Chambers passes

Final Manitoba crop report for 2012

Sheep guardians come in all shapes and sizes

Cosmetic pesticide ban coming to Manitoba

Harvest nears completion, pastures are done

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