Farmers who spray their crops for grasshopper pests this summer need to make sure they don’t do more harm than good, says a professor of environmental science at the University of Lethbridge.
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Manitoba 2025 grasshopper season gets early start
Proper identification, aiding natural predators, weather, spraying can all play into grasshopper control on the Canadian Prairies
Bison sector deepens Canadian Indigenous ties
The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together to share knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.
The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together toshare knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.
Is dirty water sabotaging your herbicide efficacy?
Spraying without clean water is a great way to send money down the drain
Water cleanliness should be a top priority for producers when considering water quality for spray operations, says Manitoba weeds specialist Kim Brown.
Making the most of spray days
Spraying expert Tom Wolfe shares tips for spraying in tough conditions
With another taxing spray season upon Manitoba farmers, the Co-operator is digging into its archives to present you with some previously-published information on navigating these challenges. Waiting for the ideal spray day is about as productive as chasing unicorns, says spray application specialist Tom Wolfe. That’s why learning to deal with less-than-ideal conditions is essential.
Wildfire smoke poses health risks to farmers and livestock in Manitoba
Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations
Manitoba farmers urged to protect both themselves and their livestock from the health impacts of wildfire smoke and have a comprehensive evacuation plan ready in case of emergency situations.
How smoke changes weather
A lot of variables come into play while trying to understand this interplay
Daniel Bezte column on the complex interaction of wildfire smoke and weather.
Canola prices hit resistance, watching weather
Crush margins are dropping fast, dampening buying interest in the week ending June 6, 2025
Looking at canola prices on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), crush margins are dropping fast, dampening buying interest in the week ending June 6, 2025.
Smoke in the air impacts Manitoba spray season
Wildfire smoke across Western Canada could complicate weed control, impacting how well plants take up herbicides and increasing the risk of spray drift
Wildfire smoke across Western Canada could complicate weed control, impacting how well plants take up herbicides and increasing the risk of spray drift.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for June 6, 2025
Wildfires have blanked North America in smoke, raising questions over what those orange skies mean for crop development. Meanwhile, India has extended a policy allowing for duty-free imports of yellow peas, while more-and-more Canadian farmland is being lost to urban development. It’s your national agriculture news recap for June 6, 2025.
U.S. gene edited pig approval a test for Canada’s rules
The gene edit makes pigs resistant to the tough PRRS virus
The U.S. has approved pigs gene edited to be resistant to disease for use in the food chain. Canada should be watching closely.
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