Articles tagged under: Manitoba
New Technology to Benefit Southern Manitoba Oat Growers
Published December 14, 2021
The Canadian government is investing up to $5.1 million for Buffalo Creek Mills to purchase and install new equipment in its Altona, Manitoba plant. A customized continuous oat kiln will allow Buffalo Creek Mills to further process oats for use…Challenging Conditions for Manitoba’s Spring Wheat and Canola
Published July 14, 2021
On a farm not far from Mather, Manitoba, Bart Mayo is concerned about the spring wheat and canola. The last few weeks have been dry and hot. "Normally, we'll get a hot stretch of weather in July, but not as…Canadian Wheat Board Lawsuit Against Canadian Government Moves Forward
Published December 11, 2020
A unanimous three judge Manitoba Court of Appeal decision will allow the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board lawsuit against the Canadian government to move forward. The lawsuit calls for the repatriation of $150 million to farmers who marketed wheat…Good Conditions Help the Canadian Harvest Move Rapidly
Published October 23, 2020
Farmers in Canada made good harvest progress this year with most of the harvest wrapped up. IntelliFARM Inc. president Brian Voth says most of Manitoba is done. "There's a field of corn or sunflowers here or there, but even those…Manitoba Announces Sustainable Protein Strategy
Published January 22, 2019
Manitoba plans to be a global leader for plant and animal protein production. Speaking at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler unveiled a growth strategy that includes an increase in livestock processing and the development of the…Collaboration Agreement for ND and MB
Published October 17, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler have signed an agreement of collaboration. With this agreement, North Dakota and Manitoba will share information about agriculture, ag technology and biosecurity. There will be efforts to enhance…Harvest Progress Varies in Canadian Prairies
Published October 5, 2018
Morris, Manitoba farmer Art Enns is finished with his harvest. That is not the case in a large part of the Canadian Prairies. "I know many farmers in the northwestern area of eastern Saskatchewan, northern Alberta and Peace River country. They've…Fairness in Farm Succession Planning
Published September 5, 2018
For farm succession planning, fairness may need a new definition. Manitoba-based farm family coach Elaine Froese sees the fairness issue as a hurdle in farm transitions. "Where is it written that you as a parent and as a farmer are…A Merger for Canada’s Lamb Industry
Published July 23, 2018
Canada Gold Beef has announced the merger of its lamb operations with that of Canada Fresh Meats, the majority owner of Manitoba-based Canada Sheep and Lamb Farms. The new entity will be named the North American Lamb Company and will…