Manitoba farmers won’t be too inclined this spring to switch from planting cereals and oilseeds to soybeans or pulses, despite recent hikes in fertilizer prices said an official with Manitoba Agriculture.
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Manitoba farmers not too likely to change planting plans
Made-in-Manitoba sunflower hybrid heads to market
Manitoba Crop Alliance lands U.S. co-operative CHS to commercialize the first confection sunflower variety to come out of their homegrown breeding program
Manitoba’s confection sunflower growers will have a new seed option next spring that was developed specifically for perform in the province. The pending commercialization of one of their hybrids is a milestone for the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), the commodity group that represents the province’s sunflower growers. The organization has invested in its own sunflower
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest near completion despite snowfall
Despite snowfall in the northwest region, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 93 per cent completion as of Oct. 13, 2025.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest advances despite heavy rains
Despite heavy rains in much of the province, Manitoba’s harvest advanced to 86 per cent complete as of Oct. 6, 2025.
Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point
Combining of spring crops getting started
Harvest operations in Manitoba pressed ahead during the week ended Aug. 18, with fall rye and winter wheat leading the way.
Warding off dicamba spray drift
When it comes to farm weed control, some spraying experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, others say it’s a matter of proper management, smart farmerdecisions and product choice
When it comes to farm weed control, some spraying experts say dicamba’s drift risk isn’t worth it, others say it’s a matter of proper management, smart farmer decisions and chemical product choice.
A place of national honour for former deputy ag minister, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin
Long public service, focus on community and industry leadership launch Dori Gingera-Beauchemin into 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honourees
Long public service, focus on community and industry leadership launch Dori Gingera-Beauchemin into 2025 Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame honourees
VIDEO: Finding profit on your farm in 2025
With the amount of financial risk farmers are exposed to in any given growing year, paying close attention to operating costs to remain profitable is essential. At St. Jean Farm Days on Jan. 9, Darren Bond, farm management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, delivered a presentation entitled, ‘Finding profit in 2025.’ In his presentation, Bond spoke
Seeding progress in Manitoba passes 90 per cent mark
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 7
Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is estimated to be 92 per cent complete. Spring cereals, peas, and grain corn are approximately 97 per cent complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 88 per cent of canola acres and 92 per cent of soybean acres
Seeding progresses in Manitoba, despite wet conditions
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 6
Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is now estimated to be 83 per cent complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 71 per cent of canola acres planted and 82 per cent of soybean acres planted. Spring cereals are estimated to be 87 to 94
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