Manitoba’s promised trade office in Washington, D.C., will improve trade footing with the U.S. and will be headed by former CBC reporter Richard Madan, provincial government says
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Manitoba opens awaited Washington trade office
Manitoba’s promised trade office in the U.S. capital will be headed by former reporter Richard Madan
Canadian wheat breeding produces big results
Canadian varietal development system for new wheat varieties called a success story
Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties with improved crop genetics is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.
Prairie farmers on guard against grasshoppers
The 2025 season may be shaping up into another bad one for grasshopper damage in Prairie crops
Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta may be facing down another bad year for grasshopper crop damage in 2025.
Pork sector under the public’s microscope
Arguing science won’t protect producers from PR problems that are based on emotions or perceived moral high ground
Arguing science won’t protect producers from public relations problems based on emotions or perceived moral high ground.
Manitoba lifts state of emergency
Rampant wildfires put Manitoba under a state of emergency for the better part of a month across May and June
Rampant wildfires put Manitoba under a state of emergency for the better part of a month across May and June. The state of emergency was lifted June 23, 2025.
First Manitoba hay harvest short
Manitoba’s first hay cut of 2025 isn’t great by initial counts, but things are worse farther west in the Prairies
Manitoba’s first hay cut of 2025 isn’t huge by initial counts, but things are worse farther west in the Prairies
Grain seller beware
Farmers need to be on guard to properly navigate an unstable business climate
Canadian farmers selling grain need to be vigilant while doing business in an unstable financial climate.
Manitoba cattle sector dismayed by bovine tuberculosis case
Manitoba has its first bovine tuberculosis case in over a decade and a half
Manitoba’s first bovine tuberculosis case in over a decade was announced June 16, 2025 from a cow in the Pembina Valley. It’s a blow for cattle farmers and the beef sector.
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.
Canola market higher, sees uncertain forward path
U.S. biofuel decision helped canola prices dodge a market downturn the week ending June 19, 2025
U.S. biofuel decision helped canola prices dodge a market downturn for Canadian farmers the week ending June 19, 2025
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