There's been enough heat that producers should be on guard against a late summer bloom of blue-green algae in their dugouts.
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Watch dugouts for toxic cyanobacteria
There's been enough heat that producers should be on guard
WATCH: Kelln solar makes waves in beef industry
Kelln Solar is a remote watering system company based out of Lumsden, Sask. While the company was originally created for the agricultural industry, they have expanded into work for cabins, lighting and small power solutions.
We need to talk about resiliency
Metaphorical and actual storm clouds punctuate resiliency conversation
Volatile weather over farm fields in Manitoba punctuates conversation around resiliency both on farm and in policy-making halls of government.
The evolution of the watershed district
Government program delivery has been a change of direction for Manitoba’s watershed districts
It’s been a different time for the Manitoba Association of Watersheds. The organization, whose network of 14 districts is only four years past its transition from the former conservation district system, is used to running conservation and water management projects. But it recently branched into being the vehicle for government programs, many of which come
Manitoba watersheds on expansion track
New funds announced to spread watershed district reach
Manitoba’s watersheds districts have been given money to expand. On Dec. 4, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced $294,000 for the province’s watershed district network. “Improving watershed health is such an important part of building a resilient environment and fighting climate change,” Schmidt said. “Watershed districts help Manitobans connect what is happening
Field-level water forecasts: There’s an app for that
MFGA seeks buy in for high-resolution water forecast model
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association envisions farmers using its Aquanty water forecasting app as commonly as they would look at their local weather forecast. “There’s a real opportunity for some water conservation at the farmgate level that this tool enhances,” said MFGA executive director Duncan Morrison. Why it matters: Understanding where water is and
New Manitoba Living Lab takes things up a notch
Living Labs Eastern Prairie successor to be bigger, with wider range
The Manitoba Association of Watersheds is hammering out specifics for the next five years of Living Labs work. On Nov. 15, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced Living Labs Manitoba. Why it matters: The national network of Living Labs aims to work the kinks out of new sustainable ag practices so they will be adopted more
Comment: For want of fresh water
Fresh water is a hidden challenge and opportunity for global supply chains
Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. Abnormally dry conditions in Panama, brought on by El Niño, left the region drought-stricken and sent water levels in the locks that feed the canal
Editorial: Division or unity on water?
Wab Kinew wouldn’t be the first Manitoba premier who came into office vowing to represent all Manitobans or to preach the politics of unity. However, he may be looking at a steeper slope. He comes into office as post-pandemic discord has created deep societal polarization and faces a quagmire of intersecting crises, including the escalating
Water strategy action plan launched
The document will guide initial implementation of the provincial water strategy
Manitobans had their first detailed look last week at how the province intends to implement the water strategy it unveiled last year. The province announced its initial water strategy action plan July 5. The 38-page document includes 72 actions and itemizes $990 million worth of funding over the next five years. Why it matters: The
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