Farmers look to capture carbon as warnings of climate shocks grow louder
Some Canadian farmers are making sustainable changes in their fields following dire climate change reports. Continue reading
Manitoba farmers
Summer heat just right for Manitoba crops, says farm reporter
Although some Manitoba farmers will be waiting a few more weeks before harvest starts for their crops, ag reporter Harry Siemens said he’s encouraged by what he’s seen in rural Manitoba over the past few days. Continue reading
Manitoba Beef Producers welcome new provincial grazing program on Crown lands
The Agricultural Crown Lands Leasing Program will allow cattle producers to use certain Crown land that isn’t normally accessible. Continue reading
China-Canada feud over canola imports hurting Manitoba farmers
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Canadian farmers are facing an uncertain future after China escalated its feud over canola imports, and many in Manitoba are calling for action. Continue reading
U.S.-Canada trade war means more market share, but smaller profits for Canadian farmers
The situation is bad enough to prompt Canadian soy and hog farmers to demand compensation from Ottawa. Continue reading
Rail backlog hurting Manitoba farmers
A rail backlog which is delaying grain shipments is hurting Manitoba farmers. Continue reading
Port of Churchill layoffs are ‘devastating to the community’ says town’s mayor
The community of Churchill, Man., is devastated after leaning dozens of employees at the port will soon be out of a job. Continue reading
Manitoba farmers hoping for rain
Farmers across Manitoba are hoping for some rain Tuesday, to bring some much needed moisture to crops. Continue reading
Drought-stricken Albertans get 100 hay bales from Manitoba farmer
A Manitoba farmer is donating 100 hay bales to Alberta farmers hurt by drought. Continue reading