Precision farming technology comes to farm drainage with RTK-based WM-FieldForm system, from PTx Trimble.
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WM-FieldForm brings data to farm drainage
Digital-enabled farm drainage system sets up with PTx Trimble’s GFX 1060 and 1260 displays
Droughts spur a rethink on watering cattle
Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture
Poor drinking water quality for cows often translates to declines in the calf crop — but there are other tactics and technology beef producers can use on pasture.
Could snails keep blue-green algae out of livestock dugouts?
Brandon University researchers are looking into these mollusks as natural water filters
Could snails keep blue-green algae out of livestock dugouts? Researchers at Brandon University are studying them as natural water quality filters.
Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association wins Water Canada innovation award
Recognition comes for the group’s work on the Aquanty project
The farmer-led Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has earned the Early Adopter/Innovation Partnership Award from Water Canada for the MFGA’s collaborative Aquanty hydrological modelling project for water management.
Manitoba flags U.S. mega-dairy plans for international review
Manitoba government worries two massive proposed dairy projects in North Dakota will add nutrient loading to an already at-risk Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba has been pushing for international review of two proposed North Dakota dairy operations near the Red River. The province says those will add further nutrient loading risk to already-at-risk waterways.
Better tile drainage: bioreactors could benefit from draining
Bioreactors are meant to filter nitrogen from tile water to help with runoff nutrient loads, but drying them out from time to time might increase their effectiveness
Bioreactors are meant to filter nitrogen from tile water and reduce extra nutrient running off int0 local rivers and lakes, but drying them out from time to time might increase their effectiveness.
Manitoba’s trout fishing jewels
Want trout fishing in Manitoba? Look to the west: stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Want a trout fishing spot in Manitoba? Stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers
Drought, farms and The Beaver Manifesto
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Beavers have a water management role — especially during drought — book argues, despite the rodents being less than popular with farmers
Manitoba farm group a finalist for national water award
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been noted for their collaboration on their Aquanty hydrological modelling project
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s Aquanty Project for local hydrological modelling has earned them one of three finalist spots for a national award from Water Canada.
New Canada Water Agency to tackle water pollution and protect natural resources
The newly-launched Canada Water Agency will protect the country's water from pollution and damaging effects of industrial and agricultural activities, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said today.