Two retail dealership chains handling John Deere farm equipment in Manitoba say they plan to merge, bringing 13 locations under one organizational umbrella.
Manitoba John Deere dealers plan merger
Dealer chains say consolidation will improve parts access, service speed, long-term support for farmers
Manitoba crop insurance expands wildlife coverage, offers pilot programs
High participation rate underscores importance of insurance in risk management, AgMin says
New crop insurance coverage is available to Manitoba farmers.
Western Grains Research Foundation commits $2.71M to new crop research projects
The Western Grains Research Foundation has committed $2.71 million to fund 15 new crop-related research projects across Western Canada.
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing
Canada is wrestling with how gene-editing should translate to voluntary genetically modified food labels, or whether it even should
Ergot resistance may open new doors for durum on Prairies
Unveiled at Ag in Motion, Canada’s first durum variety classified as resistant to ergot may expand the wheat’s acreage in parts of the Prairies where it’s not been typically grown
Canada’s first durum variety classified as resistant to ergot may expand the wheat’s acreage in parts of Western Canada where it’s not been typically grown.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future
How can the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples be honoured in a way that gives them a proper seat at the table when it comes to farming in Canada?
New wild pig website launches in Canada
A new website has joined the fight against invasive wild pigs in Canada, aiming to offer tools, information and resources to educate the public and offer them a way to report wild pig sightings.
Parties unitedly condemn China tariffs on Canadian canola
China’s 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called ‘unjustified,’ spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada’s Liberal government
China's 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called 'unjustified' spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada's Liberal government.
Keep it clean on pre-harvest chemical use
Farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches
Canadian farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches.
Governments offer aid to drought-affected Manitoba livestock producers
Manitoba and the federal governement are teaming up to support Manitoba livestock producers who are being hit hard by drought conditions.
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