Manitoba Farmers

• ‘Mixed bag’ of weather hits Manitoba, farmers expect ‘varied’ harvest: KAP president

  Harvest is right around the corner for Manitoba farmers, but the results of the growing season will be a 'mixed bag,' Keystone Agricultural Producers says.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
  
• Manitoba farmers prepare for uncertainty heading into the harvest season

  Farmers in Manitoba are contending with factors out of their control, factors that they worry could affect the quantity and quality of produce or crop they yield for the year.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
  
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• Manitoba ranchers work to keep livestock safe amid spring heat dome

  As a prolonged spring heat dome hovers over Manitoba, many cattle ranchers are taking extra precautions to keep their livestock herds safe from heat stress and dehydration.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Manitoba farmers expecting delays, looking ahead to flood forecasts after April snow

  Although the region is about to be walloped by a 'significant' snowfall, farmers in southern Manitoba say they're more concerned about potential flooding.

  Weather

  Apr 3, 2023
• Manitoba farmers optimistic about 2023 after challenging few years

  Manitoba farmers have had a rough couple of years between environmental disasters and pandemic challenges but there's a lot more optimism for the 2023 season. 

  Environment

  Mar 18, 2023
• Manitoba signs on to environmentally-conscious crop nutrient framework

  The framework, established by Fertilizer Canada, outlines principles regarding a variety of different climate, soil, cropping and operational conditions.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2022
• Slow start to harvest for many Manitoba farmers, producers’ org says

  Harvest season is off to a less-than-ideal start for many Manitoba farmers, whose efforts have been thwarted by months of wet conditions.

  Weather

  Aug 29, 2022
• Stormy weather spells trouble for Manitoba crops

  The recent weather is creating varying degrees of trouble for Manitoba's crops. KAP president Bill Campbell says more rainfall could result in heavy losses for farmers.

  Economy

  Jul 19, 2022
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• Manitoba farmers can’t win: Hit hard by flooding after last year’s drought

  Bill Campbell, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), said Manitoba farmers are struggling, as weather conditions have done a complete 180 from last year's drought.

  Weather

  May 3, 2022
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• Manitoba farmer urges others to step up security after $40K canola theft

  Manitoba farmers are already struggling with price increases on necessities like fuel and fertilizer, and now they may have to look out for grain theft as well.

  Crime

  Mar 21, 2022