Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.
Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Steffes Group enters Canadian farm auction scene
The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18.
‘Midgebusters’ lead research attack on wheat midge
From mechanical deterrents like awns to taking inspiration from old varieties, one research team hopes to find new genetic weapons against wheat midge canonical in normal spot
Reading Time: 4 minutes From mechanical deterrents like awns to taking inspiration from old varieties, one research team hopes to find new genetic weapons against wheat midge
Western mustard growers get new flea beetle seed treatment option
Mustard has been added to Bayer's Buteo start label to beat back flea beetles
Saskatchewan crops advance rapidly: report
Hot temperatures and a lack of moisture saw crops in Saskatchewan continue to advance rapidly during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the latest provincial crop report, with the conditions leading to a further decline in yield potential. While any moisture received would be too late for advanced crops, producers indicated precipitation would still […] Read more
Solar dry, soldier fly, AI: Africans fight hunger with innovation
Alongside container farms in South Africa cultivating soldier flies for animal feed, solar-powered fish and crop dryers in Tanzania and machine-learning pest detectors in Kenya, Africans are coming up with innovative solutions to overcome the effects of climate change on food production.
Canadian Ag Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
Bruce Coulman, Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Charles Vincent will be formally inducted on November 2 at a ceremony during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.
Manitoba Crop Report: Planting progresses despite wild weather
Planting across Manitoba progressed during the week ended June 16 despite cool, wet and windy weather, including small tornadoes.
Canola Council urges flea beetle vigilance
The annual fight with flea beetles pressure is about to begin for Prairie producers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Canola Council of Canada agronomist and insect management lead Keith Gabert is warning producers about flea beetles. “The biggest challenge with flea beetles is we just don’t know,” he said. “We really can’t predict this particular insect pest, which is really humbling because it’s our No. 1 insect pest.” To help producers […] Read more
France revamps pesticide reduction plan in wake of farmer unrest
Paris | Reuters – France unveiled on Monday a revised plan to halve pesticide use in the European Union’s biggest agricultural producer, pledging to adopt an EU indicator and boost research into alternatives in a nod to grievances voiced in farmer protests this year. Why it’s important Environmental regulation was one of the main factors […] Read more
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