2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (213+ words) Hail, rain, and strong winds continue to damage crops across Western Canada, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHA). The Association is asking that farmers remain patient as loss adjusters work through claims as quickly and efficiently as possible....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (746+ words) The Killarney Chapter of the Foodgrains Grow Project east of town has managed to dodge the extreme weather conditions felt by that community. Project Field Manager, Myron Peters says thus far the 160-acre field of wheat looks pretty good. This…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers will be examining current programming to determine what is working and where improvements could be made. "We just want to ensure that the program we have now, in some cases, is there things we can…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (477+ words) The traceability program for Manitoba cattle producers is still in the works, although it's been put on hold for now as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency continues to review feedback from producers and stake holders in the industry. Traceability systems…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (330+ words) Agronomists from across Manitoba are gathering in Carman this week as the annual Manitoba Crop Diagnostic School gets underway. The program is designed to help crop advisors sharpen their diagnostic and crop scouting skills through hands-on learning opportunities. The 2026 school…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (214+ words) The Doerksen family raises 450 ewes on their Mountain View Acres sheep farm located south of Hwy #3 between Killarney and Boissevain, and this spring's lambing season held one surprise after another! Carleen Doerksen says they don't lamb all 450 at the same…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (544+ words) Organic research plots at the AAFC Swift Current Research and Development Centre were cultivated Thursday, a move critics say could permanently undermine Canada’s only federal organic and regenerative agriculture research program. The work appears to be preparation for reseeding and…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (442+ words) Conservatives are increasing pressure on the federal government to reverse planned closures of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research stations, citing a new parliamentary committee report and growing concern from agricultural stakeholders. John Barlow, Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (483+ words) Cool temperatures, heavy winds, and recent rainfall have created a mixed picture for Manitoba producers as seeding season continues, with farmers working to make up ground after falling behind recent years in getting crops into the soil. Verwey says seeding…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (466+ words) Alberta producers are making steady progress on spring seeding, but dry conditions and uneven moisture continue to shape early-season challenges across the province. Seeding is now 20 per cent complete across Alberta, but still falling short of both the five- and…...