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Farmers are winding down their seeding operations in Manitoba

Cereal Specialist Anne Kirk put together this week's crop report and says provincially 95 per cent of the crop is now in the ground.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

Crews are in the Cochrane area for the next few weeks filming The Gambit, an action-packed martial arts thriller producers hope will put Canada on the global map for the genre.

The crew was in Cochrane Heights yesterday shooting an intense action sequence featuring former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and renowned stuntman and actor Shota Tsuji.

The team at The Paisley Boutique was treated to a fashionable pick-me-up this morning thanks to the McCafé Coffee Break.

Today, staff swapped hangers for hot coffee and sweet treats courtesy of Cochrane McDonald’s and CochraneNow.

The boutique was nominated HERE and says shopping there always feels like catching up with friends. “The staff go out of their way to help you find the perfect piece.” 

“It’s more than a boutique, it’s a vibe.”

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

Meet Lola, this week’s Adorable Adoptable!

This friendly and easy-going bunny is ready to hop into your heart and home.

Lola is free-roaming in her foster home and enjoys stretching her legs around the house.

“So many people don’t know this, but bunnies can be house trained,” says Robyn Roy, communications co-ordinator with the Humane Society.. “Lola is litter trained and super neat!”

For the first time in its long history, Footstock was cancelled this year because of a sudden and violent windstorm that tore through Cochrane on Saturday night, just hours before the event was set to begin.

“We were on site doing our final safety checks and getting everything ready when the wind came up out of nowhere,” said Race Director Meredith McMorran. “Tents started flying, race materials were scattered everywhere. It was chaos.”