Ag News

Feed is an important part of raising cattle, and making sure you know what's going into that feed can help out with health.

While the uninitiated might think that it's as simple as getting straw and hay to cattle, the balance of what's in that meal can be very important.

When it comes to feeding, mineral content is an aspect that ranchers are encouraged to watch out for, as specific minerals have effects that can be the difference between a healthy and unhealthy herd.

Ceres Global Seeds is hosting its Insight Tour this week with stops in Winkler (Aug 9), Beausejour (Aug 10), and Bagot (Aug 11).

Director of Sales and Marketing Daniel Acuna used one word to describe this year's corn and soybean trials.

Manitoba's corn crop continues to grow taller.

Morgan Cott is an agronomy extension specialist with the Manitoba Crop Alliance.

Canola generates about one-quarter of all farm crop receipts in Canada, so any problem is a serious threat for producers.

That includes blackleg, a fungus that's spread widely over Western Canada, and can cause serious damage to crops.

Recently, researchers completed the first large-scale resequencing of the blackleg pathogen in the world. This resequencing helps them get a good understanding of Canadian populations of blackleg.

A group of researchers is looking at how best to make a dent in a resistant weed population that's a concern for prairie farmers.

Kochia is a weed that has exploded with herbicide resistance, often times not being affected by glyphosate and group 2 herbicides such as dicamba.

That's why researchers are looking at what the best method is to get rid of that weed before they become a serious adversary for farmers.

Shannon Chant, a Crops Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, details the three practices they studied during their research.

The federal government has announced they'll be investing in the welfare of animals, and the tracking of said welfare.

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced nearly $3 million to three national organizations which will enhance animal welfare and tracking in the country.

Not all good quality land lasts forever, which means farmers should know the best practices for land rejuvenation.

land rejuvenation is the practice of revitalizing hay and pasture land that isn't getting good results for a producer.

The process can vary widely based on the field it's being done on, including the cost and labour needed to do so

Range Management Extension specialist Kerry Cochrane explains just what land rejuvenation looks to achieve.

On Monday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to nearly $3 million to three national organizations to enhance animal welfare and tracking in the country.

"The dedication of Canadian producers to the welfare of their farm animals is what makes our livestock system world famous. By improving our standards and practices for care and tracking, consumers can be assured that our food system is meeting the highest standards," said Bibeau.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30% by 2030 must remain voluntary for Canadian agri-businesses.

According to a recent CFIB survey, nearly three-quarters (72%) of farmers said the yield of their crops and overall food production will be reduced if the federal government required them to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer.

The federal government is currently conducting consultations on its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from nitrogen fertilizer by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. 

Manitoba's potato crop is still about a week to ten days behind schedule.

That according to Manitoba Agriculture Industry Development Specialist Vikram Bisht.