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An inventory of the province’s wetlands is one project receiving support

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 6, 2013

The University of Manitoba’s Watershed Systems Research Centre is receiving $50,000 to launch a water management pilot project aimed at storing run-off water on agricultural land as part of a new suite of programs aimed at improving water quality. Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced last week it is tripling funding for the

News, Weather

Reeve slams province for not taking flood threat seriously

By Daniel Winters February 6, 2013

Sifton Reeve Rick Plaisier wants the premier to light a fire under his officials and  deal with the threat posed by increased drainage in Saskatchewan

Fearing a repeat of 2011’s unprecedented flooding in the not-too-distant future, reeves representing southwestern Manitoba municipalities are demanding a meeting with Premier Greg Selinger to find out what is being done to prevent it. “What are they doing about water coming in from Saskatchewan?” asked Rick Plaisier, reeve of the RM of Sifton. “Are they

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Hitting the sweet spot

By Laura Rance-Unger February 6, 2013

If Calvin Vaags has his way, Manitoba will have a federally inspected ruminant slaughter plant capable of handling 1,000 head per week up and running within a year. After three years of preparation, work has started on a $13-million expansion at Plains Processors, a small processing plant with a capacity of 80 head per week

Livestock, Livestock Markets, News, Other livestock

Lamb prices fall back to earth

By Shannon VanRaes February 5, 2013

Sheep prices are down, way down from when Gail Kasprick decided to get into the business. But she’s looking at the bright side. “It sounds as though it’s going to improve,” the Neepawa-area producer said while attending a session on sheep marketing at Ag Days. “But for someone like me just getting into it, it

Crops, Oilseeds

Corn, soybean crop insurance might expand to new areas

By Allan Dawson January 30, 2013

The Manitoba government is exploring whether it can expand crop insurance coverage for corn and soybeans to more parts of the province, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn told farmers at Ag Days Jan. 15. “I want to assure the audience today our department is in the process of investigating expanding potential areas for coverage, but we’re

Crops, News

Funding for value-added food processors

By Daniel Winters January 30, 2013

The Manitoba Food Processors Association is getting $440,000 in funds to assist with commercializing new products and expand food manufacturing in Manitoba. “Here in Manitoba and across the country, the food-processing industry delivers a lot to the Canadian economy and it deserves our support,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz in announcing the funding at Ag

Cereals, Crops, News

Wheat progress lagging in Canada, but not much better in U.S.

By Allan Dawson January 17, 2013

Manitoba’s average spring wheat yield is slightly higher than  North Dakota’s, says MAFRI’s Pam de Rocquigny

Spring wheat yields, on average, are slightly higher in Manitoba than North Dakota, even though the perception is it’s the other way around, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiative’s cereal specialist Pam de Rocquigny told the Manitoba Agronomists Conference Dec. 12 at the University of Manitoba. Manitoba’s 10-year-average wheat yield (2003-12) is 45 bushels an

News

Discovery centre booth connects the field to our food

January 17, 2013

The featured booth at Manitoba Ag Days for 2013 is the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, which will be offering information and activities aimed at making connections between the farm and the food on your plate. The centre is located at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment at the University

Beef cattle, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Market may shift under continued high feed bills

By Terryn Shiells January 17, 2013

Some cattle producers in select areas of Manitoba are heading into the new year facing feed and forage shortages due to weather problems in the province that occurred last season, as well as over the past couple of years. Hot, dry weather caused damage to some crops in Manitoba during the summer, which was problematic

News

4-H Manitoba looks back on a storied past and an exciting future

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 17, 2013

The 4-H Manitoba Council is kicking off a busy year at Manitoba Ag Days in celebration of the centennial anniversary of 4-H in Canada. The year-long series of provincial events and activities begins with an increased presence at Ag Days, with 4-H Manitoba hosting the national celebrations in May 2013. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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