Our History Archives - Page 14 of 18

Manitoba government increases contribution to NISA

Our History: November 1991

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 24, 2016

The big news in our Nov. 28, 1991 issue was the Manitoba government’s decision to top up its contribution to the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA), following the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The program allowed farmers to contribute up to one per cent of net sales to a fund which could be drawn at

Our History

Manitoba returns to ‘normal winter conditions’

Our History: November 2012

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 17, 2016

The caption on this photo by Grace Crayston in our November 22, 2012 issue read “Although last year’s dry winter was a nice reprieve, many Manitobans were happy to see a return to more normal winter conditions.” Daniel Bezte’s article in that issue talked about the big snowfall the previous week, and how the weather

Our History

Farmers urged not to vote for rapeseed

Our History: November 1973

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 10, 2016

This ad by the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange in our November 22, 1973 issue encouraged farmers not to vote for rapeseed to be put under control of the Canadian Wheat Board in an upcoming plebiscite. The results were 52.7 per cent of keeping the open market, 46.2 per cent for CWB control and 1.1 per cent

Our History

Heaters that burn anything and farm assistance payouts

Our History: November 1960

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 3, 2016

This stock trough heater advertised in our November 3, 1960 issue could burn almost anything — straw, paper, refuse, wood or coal. A story in the Nov. 9 issue reported the final figures for payments under the Prairie Farm Assistance Act for the previous year. Payments had been higher in only four of the act’s

Our History

Savings Bonds pay upwards of nine per cent

Our History: October 1974

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 20, 2016

It’s rumoured that Canada Savings Bonds will be discontinued because of limited use recently, but the uptake might be better if they paid 9-1/4 per cent, as advertised in our October 10, 1974 issue. However, if you were farming then, you won’t look back fondly on the cost of operating loans, or on harvest that

Our History

The Butler building advantage, rain and slush halts harvest

Our History: October 1954

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 13, 2016

This ad from our Oct. 21, 1954 issue promoted the ease of erection, expansion or relocation of Butler steel buildings. Another ad by the Manitoba Power Commission celebrated a milestone in rural electrification with the installation of the 100,000th power meter at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weerts at Ochre River. “Just nine

Our History

The best livestock market in the Northwest

Our History: October 1887

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 29, 2016

This ad for the Winnipeg Livestock Mart and Feed Stable appeared in the October 1887 issue of The Nor’-West Farmer and Manitoba Miller. “Farmers, Cattle Dealers and Butchers will find this the Best Market in the Northwest,” it said. An article in the issue praised the success of a test of Russian wheat. Mr. George

Our History

FarmScene, and the days of Manitoba Agriculture on CKY-TV

Our History: September 1980

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 22, 2016

This ad from our Sept. 25, 1980 issue reminds of a time when Manitoba Agriculture had its own communication staff which prepared weekly press releases and a TV program which was broadcast on CKY-TV. Much of that issue was dedicated to reports and opinion on a rapeseed pricing controversy. The recently formed Grain Transport Authority,

Our History

The value of finishing and processing beef in Manitoba

Our History: September 1986

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 15, 2016

Our September 25, 1986 issue carried a Manitoba Agriculture supplement promoting the value of finishing and processing beef in Manitoba. It carried a graphic which said feeding and processing a 490-pound calf through to the consumer added about $685 per animal to the provincial economy. Harvest weather was said to be good for ducks but

Our History

Strikes affect grain shipments from coast to coast

Our History: September 1974

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 8, 2016

Still around after all these years — this ad from the Sept. 19, 1974 issue encouraged farmers to try Avadex for fall application. However, the then-recommended method of harrowing it in twice at 90-degree angles has certainly changed. News about strikes affecting grain shipments were common in that era, but that issue’s front page covered

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures rise on expectations of tight supplies

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans fall, but achieve first annual gain in three years

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola unlikely to have a good start to 2026

Tag Archives Our History

Manitoba government increases contribution to NISA

Manitoba returns to ‘normal winter conditions’

Farmers urged not to vote for rapeseed

Heaters that burn anything and farm assistance payouts

Savings Bonds pay upwards of nine per cent

The Butler building advantage, rain and slush halts harvest

The best livestock market in the Northwest

FarmScene, and the days of Manitoba Agriculture on CKY-TV

The value of finishing and processing beef in Manitoba

Strikes affect grain shipments from coast to coast

AgCanadaTV

AgCanadaTV: Your Agriculture News Recap for Dec.19, 2025

Cyber-Savvy Farmer

Latest Market News