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Los Angeles County firefighters patrol the front fire lines Friday night from the Bobcat Fire near Juniper Hills, California on Sept. 18, 2020.

Comment: As California burns, so does our winter lettuce

Canada has always relied on imported fresh fruits and vegetables in the winter months

By Sylvain Charlebois September 25, 2020

California is on fire. Although most of the fire-affected territory has nothing to do with agriculture, the smoke is so intense that it could damage many crops. As the fall approaches, the California fires could affect our food supply in Canada for the coming months. Like the labour issues affecting farmers this summer domestically, this

Four ways to help protect your farm from fire

By Julienne Isaacs October 19, 2018

Whether it’s close to home or across an ocean, fire hasn’t been far from the news this summer. This year has been average in terms of fire risk on the Prairies, says Mike Flannigan, professor of wildland fire and the director of the western partnership for wildland fire science at the University of Alberta. But

There have been many smoke-filled skies recently, as was the case seen in this photo on Aug. 12, 2018.

Other, Weather

Lazy, hazy, smoking days of summer

It would’ve been even hotter over the last couple of weeks without the smoke in the air 

By Daniel Bezte August 24, 2018

This week’s weather article is coming to you from one of my favourite places to camp, Riding Mountain National Park. As I write this the skies are nice and blue, with a yellow sun rising up through the trees. That’s right, blue skies and a yellow sun! The biggest weather story over the last couple

Local news, Other

Manitoba’s wildfire risk elevated

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 4, 2017

As Manitobans prepare for the August long weekend, Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner are advising that hot and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of Manitoba. People should exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities to reduce the risk of fires. In areas where ATV’s are

Local news, Weather

Burning permits cancelled for central, eastern Manitoba

Wildfire danger levels seen elevated

By Province of Manitoba June 2, 2017

Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province and burning permits have been cancelled in central and eastern Manitoba. Manitobans are reminded to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities. In areas where all-terrain

Thick smoke moved through Manitoba last week, creating air quality concerns and reduced visibility to two kilometres in some areas.

Crops, Local news

Forest fire smoke invades Manitoba skies

Thick smoke from neighbouring forest fires has been lingering over Manitoba  but experts say it’s unlikely to impact plant growth

By Jennifer Paige July 9, 2015

Manitoba has been blanketed in smoke for more than a week as forest fires continued to spread across Western Canada. Drought-like conditions across the Canadian Prairies culminated to cause 395 active fires in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories by Monday morning. Air quality warnings have been issued almost daily and some producers may

Local news

High winds and fire an extremely dangerous combo, say fire officials

A ban on burning is now in effect across eastern and central Manitoba

By Lorraine Stevenson April 23, 2015

A deadly combination of wind and runaway grass fires claimed the life of one man and destroyed multiple properties across southern Manitoba last week as rural firefighters scrambled from one incident to the next. High winds April 13, 14 and 15 also blackened the skies with soil blowing off of unplanted fields, a sombre reminder

Crops

Obama pledges $1 billion for climate change

Will help communities deal with extreme weather events, such as floods, drought, heat waves and wildfires

By Valerie Volcovici March 4, 2014

President Barack Obama on Feb. 14 unveiled a $1-billion fund in his 2015 budget to help communities across the United States prepare for the impact of climate change. The fund, announced in Fresno, California, is part of Obama’s pledge to speed federal assistance to the most populous U.S. state. California is attempting to cope with

News, Opinion

Heat waves emphasize need for retooled climate research

By Gerard Wynn July 30, 2012

A major heat wave and drought has sent world grain prices skyrocketing for a second of three summers suggesting it is time to address supply through repurposed climate research. Tackling high food prices among the leading G20 nations has so far bent on fixing demand issues, including grain trading, export bans and the role of

News, Weather

Dry, windy weather fans grass fires

By Allan Dawson May 3, 2012

April was a wild, windy and hot month across the province — and some of the heat wasn’t from sunshine. Volunteer fire departments have been busy dousing grassfires that have raced out of control, claiming one life and several properties. Despite the weekend rains, all rural residents, including farmers, are being urged to avoid lighting

Daily Network News

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices up in most areas

Beijing lifts some tariffs on U.S. farm goods but soybeans stay costly

Bunge beats profit estimates on strong processing margins, Viterra boost

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