Manitoba Producers

• Manitoba farmers, producer groups concerned about effect of potential rail strike

  Grain Growers of Canada says both railways striking at the same time will essentially bring things to a complete halt.

  Economy

  May 2
  
• ‘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
  
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• PSAC strike affecting grain inspections, commission says

  The Canadian Grain Commission says its ability to inspect and certify grain for export is significantly affected, with more than 140 grain inspectors off the job.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2023
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• 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
• 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
• Manitoba Conservatives strengthen trespass laws relating to transport of animals

  New amendments to The Animal Diseases Act make it illegal to interfere, stop, hinder or interact with the transport of commercial animals.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2021
• Cattle flood into auction yards early amid drought conditions in Manitoba

  Drought conditions across much of Manitoba is forcing many livestock producers to sell off their herd early.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2021
• No concern of local shortage of meat during coronavirus pandemic, says Pork Manitoba

  Despite pork plant closures across North America, the general manager of Manitoba Pork says so far there's no reason for concern about the pork supply in the province.

  Consumer

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Manitoba food producers weigh in on new food guide

  The latest edition of Canada's Food Guide, unveiled Monday, emphasizes a plant-based diet – something Manitoba legume producers say has been a long time coming.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2019