Sheep producers warned to be on the lookout for deadly parasite

Expert says pasture rotation is key and since barber pole worms stay low, allowing 
pastures to grow a bit higher before grazing can help

With two hot and wet summers under their belts, Manitoba sheep producers need to be on guard against the barber pole worm. “It’s a problem in all of North America, and actually most of the world,” said Dr. Reuben Neumier, a veterinarian who raises sheep between Virden and Pipestone. “This is the parasite that causes

Financial guru says happiness doesn’t come from a credit card

David Chilton says too many Canadians have “lost their minds” and are piling on debt in a never-ending shopping spree that will end in tears

It may have been the best-attended scolding in Brandon’s history. And the standing-room-only audience at the Keystone Centre appeared to love every minute of financial guru David Chilton’s impassioned call for a return of everyday financial sanity. “We have way too many people, beyond any common-sense measure, who have way too much debt,” said the


Struthers seeks input on upcoming budget

Staff / Finance Minister Stan Struthers is taking to the road for a series of pre-budget consultation meetings this month. But with the provincial deficit running higher than forecast, it’s unlikely that new spending will be the focus. “In this time of global economic uncertainty, it is important to keep focused on responsible fiscal management,”

Raw power on display

There’s horsepower and then there’s horse power. On the final day of the North American Belgian Championships, a small crowd at the main arena of Brandon’s Keystone Centre witnessed a stunning display of men and heavy drafts testing the outer limits of muscle, bone and blood. In the end, it was a combination of youth,

Brandon to host Best of Belgian Breed event

Draft horse fans can look forward to an extra treat as the North American Belgian Championships returns July 17-21

If you didn’t get enough of the heavy horses at the recent Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, take heart, because more is on the way this summer. For the first time since 1996, the North American Belgian Championships is coming on July 17 to 21, said Brenda Hunter, secretary of the Manitoba Percheron & Belgian Club


Making connections at Ag Days

It’s a lot quieter at the Ag Days office these days, thanks in large part to technology. “We don’t have as many people paging the office,” says Ag Days webmaster Tom Tolton. “We used to have message boards up and lots of people paging, but today they all have cellphones to communicate with each other.”

4-H approaches 100th anniversary in Canada

Ag Days will host a special event launching a year of celebrations leading up to next year’s 100-year celebrations for 4-H in Canada. The official launch announcing the start of these activities is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 during Ag Days, organizers say in a release. 4-H got its Canadian start

Bringing global markets to Manitoba Ag Days

Exploring new global markets is becoming increasingly important in agriculture and that’s what the Agri-Marketing Centre at Manitoba Ag Days is all about. Located in Salon A on Main Street at the Keystone Centre, the Agri-Marketing Centre is a semi-private business venue where Manitoba Ag Days exhibitors, manufacturers and other agri-industry professionals can meet with


What’s Up – for Sep. 8, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Sept. 19-22:North American Weed Management Association annual conference, Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-232-6021 or visit www.invasivespeciesmanitoba.com. Sept. 30:University of Manitoba Transport Institute’s Fields on Wheels conference, Delta Winnipeg Hotel, 350 St. Mary Ave. Theme: “Grain transportation

What’s Up – for Aug. 25, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. Sept. 19-22:North American Weed Management Association annual conference, Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg. For more info call 204-232-6021 or visit www.invasivespeciesmanitoba.com. Sept. 30:University of Manitoba Transport Institute’s Fields on Wheels conference, Delta Winnipeg Hotel, 350 St. Mary Ave. Theme: “Grain transportation