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The SMAP satellite will use active and passive radioactive waves to measure soil moisture.

Not your average soil moisture-measuring project

A satellite that measures soil moisture expected to launch in January

By Meghan Mast January 5, 2015

If you Google “SMAP” two things will come up — a Japanese boy band from the ’90s and a NASA satellite project that will attempt to measure soil moisture on a global scale. The latter is the subject of new soil research from the University of Manitoba. The satellite, set to launch on January 29,

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Processing own milk has challenges and rewards

The quota system doesn’t impact a producer’s ability to make the leap into processing, but having enough time to pursue a new business does

By Shannon VanRaes December 24, 2014

What does it take to make a go of on-farm dairy processing? A good plan, a lot of time and plenty of hard work. “That’s why I look so tired,” joked Lisa Dyck, owner of Cornell Creme. Speaking at the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba’s annual conference in Winnipeg, Dyck recounted her journey to becoming the

Local news

New dean of Agriculture and Food Sciences appointed at U of M

Dr. Karin Wittenberg begins a three-year term effective Jan. 1, 2015

By University of Manitoba December 22, 2014

Dr. Karin Wittenberg has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. She begins a three-year term effective January 1, 2015. A professor in the Department of Animal Science, Wittenberg has served as Acting Dean of the Faculty since July 2014. Prior to this position, she led

Crops, Local news

KAP calls for mandatory reporting of grain prices

Farmers need more  information

By Allan Dawson November 6, 2014

Farmers are finding the promise of marketing freedom rings hollow in the absence of enough price information to make informed decisions. Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is calling on federal and provincial governments to implement mandatory price reporting on agricultural commodities, similar to what exists in the U.S. “We’ve been given the right to freedom and choice

man and woman standing in a field with cattle

Crops, Livestock, Local news

New study investigates success of local organic farm

Biology professor from Brandon expects to learn a lot from closed-system operation

By Meghan Mast October 14, 2014

A biology professor from Brandon is going into the field, literally, to study how operators of a small organic farm in southern Manitoba make it work. Terence McGonigle, from Brandon University, became interested in Howpark Farms, a certified organic operation in the Brandon Hills, when he heard the owners Ian and Linda Grossart operate profitably

MAFRD’s John Heard will receive the International Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) of the year award from the American Society of Agronomy at its annual meeting Nov. 5 in Long Beach, California.

Crops

MAFRD’s John Heard wins major international award

Soil scientist with creative extension techniques will be recognized by the American Society of Agronomy  at its annual meeting Nov. 5 in Long Beach, California

By Allan Dawson September 24, 2014

John Heard probably wouldn’t claim he was one of the world’s top crop advisers, but if he did, he’d have the certificate to prove it. Heard, a soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in Carman, will receive the International Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) of the year award from the American Society

Don Cruikshanks, manager of the Deerwood Soil and Water Management Association, at a unique research site in the Pembina Hills where two watersheds meet. The location allows researchers to do comparative analysis of farm management practices related to water and nutrient management. Photo: Laura Rance

News, Opinion

Agriculture’s role in nutrient loss

Ultimately, storing water on the land isn’t just about flood control, it’s about capitalizing on available nutrients as well

By Les Mcewan September 15, 2014

Checking the news feeds across my conservation agriculture news, I see a common thread. Increased nutrient loads at Lake Erie, Chesapeake Bay, the ever-present “dead zone” of the Gulf of Mexico and calls for more action on the state of Lake Winnipeg. The human contributions are relatively constant, albeit constantly increasing, so when things go

News

Agricultural Hall of Fame: Willie Siemens

Five new members of the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame were inducted July 17 at a ceremony  in Portage la Prairie. We’re featuring a new inductee each week

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 3, 2014

Willie (Bill) Siemens was born in Kronsthal, Manitoba to David and Anna Siemens. In 1960 Bill married MaryAnne Dyck. They have two daughters, Beverly and Kelly. The family lived on the family farm in the Rural Municipality of Rhineland until 2000 when Bill and MaryAnne moved to Winkler. Bill began his farming career with his

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock

Feed shortages could push flooded farmers to sell cattle

This year’s flood has created more uncertainty for Manitoba’s cattle sector

By Meghan Mast August 29, 2014

The stress of extended flooding losses followed by a harsh winter prompted Scott Kolomaya to make a tough decision in the spring. He sold three-quarters of his cattle herd. His hayfields were flooded in 2011 and had not yet been returned to production. After a long and bitter winter, he was running short of feed.

Michelle Carkner is an M.Sc. candidate in the University of Manitoba’s department of plant  science conducting soybean varietal trials under organic production. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

Crops, Oilseeds

Evaluating soybean varieties for suitability in organic production systems

Organic growers in Manitoba have limited options right now

By Lorraine Stevenson August 18, 2014

At $25 a bushel, organic soybeans could be a highly lucrative crop for organic farmers. But right now that market is out of reach for most due to the limited number of varieties suitable for organic production systems. A student researcher at the University of Manitoba is hoping to change that. She is evaluating conventional

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle rally, hogs rise

Extreme heat can overcome honeybees’ ability to regulate hive temperature Arizona study shows

U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat, corn end lower on broad commodities slump

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