Read latest Livestock and farming articles. Manitoba Co-operator brings the relevant and informative Livestock articles to farmers in Manitoba.| Manitoba Co-operator
For the safety of cattle producers and everyone else dealing with their livestock, including veterinarians who need animals to be safely contained and restrained for treatment, handling systems need to be functional and well maintained, Roy Lewis writes.| Manitoba Co-operator
Three distinct factors are likely to drive the type of weather farmers and ranchers experience in Manitoba this winter, Daniel Bezte writes, starting this issue with a look at the atmospheric event known as La Niña.| Manitoba Co-operator
Manitoba Co-operator provides agriculture news, weather forecast and precipitation reports, stories about crop and livestock production to farmers in Manitoba.| Manitoba Co-operator
Recent comments from Chinese and Canadian officials offer a shot of positive vibes that lifted ICE canola futures to their highest levels in a month, even without actual concrete developments on the trade front.| Manitoba Co-operator
Hunting season 2025: Sneak peeks and predictions for Manitoba hunters this fall, from grouse to waterfowl to going after deer| Manitoba Co-operator
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Thursday morning, with currency traders awaiting comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem later in the day. At 9:08 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4047 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045. Macklem is set to The post Canadian dollar and business outlook appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorMarkets & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4046. Canadian manufacturing sales dipped by 1.0 per cent in August to C$69.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales in the country fell by 1.2 per cent The post Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorMarkets & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Poultry sector expert foresees little to no practical change for Canada’s chicken producers| Manitoba Co-operator
Air fryers seem to be the appliance of the year. Air fryers are among the few items that I don’t have in my appliance warehouse. I don’t have anything against them; I just have to guard my available storage “real estate.”| Manitoba Co-operator
U.S. President Donald Trump has been a cold wake-up call for Canadians, and we may have to choose between maintaining our cultural values and the allure of economic integration, Laura Rance writes.| Manitoba Co-operator
Large global supplies of wheat leave little reason for market prices to move higher — although solid demand for wheat should continue to limit the downside, commodity watcher Phil Franz-Warkentin writes.| Manitoba Co-operator
Sure, Manitoba’s Port of Churchill and its grain export terminal could benefit from climate change reducing sea ice, but shippers aren’t likely to commit to regular use of a rail line built on thawing permafrost. The post Churchill an attractive option, but more must be done appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorEditorial & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Reconciliation in agriculture is about year-round action and relationship building. The post Reconciliation can happen, one relationship at a time appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorEditorial & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Bayer’s threat to leave the glyphosate market could have wide reaching implications for Prairie farmers. The post Farms will feel aftershocks from glyphosate lawsuit slog appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Farms can be a powerful positive force in the world. Scheopp column published in Alberta Farmer Express June 4. The post Leaning on the healing power of the farm appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The common cold, SARS and COVID-19 are all caused by corona viruses and severity of infection varies. The same is true for bovine corona virus. Like other corona viruses, it can cause different syndromes and has long been known as a major cause of calf scours and respiratory disease. Animals with mild respiratory disease will The post Things to bear in mind with bovine corona virus appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Magnesium is an essential macro-mineral that plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of horses. It is essential for more than 350 biochemical processes in the body of the horse, including generation of cellular energy and decoding genetic information. Understanding the importance of magnesium at the cellular level and its impact on health issues can help The post The critical role of magnesium in horse health appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
It’s time for everyone to step back, take a deep breath, and tone down the rhetoric around the issue of fertilizer emissions. Because right now it’s being| Manitoba Co-operator
Rain in mid-September has led to wheat sprouting problems in some Manitoba farm fields, jeopardizing wheat quality for some farmers who’d hoped for top dollar from this year’s crop.| Manitoba Co-operator
Weather expert Daniel Bezte looks at heat waves and the climate factors that lead to extended periods of high heat in the Prairies.| Manitoba Co-operator
Nearby canola futures slipped further back during the week ended Sept. 4, 2025, as they approached C$600 per tonne.| Manitoba Co-operator
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian| Manitoba Co-operator
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.| Manitoba Co-operator
If you live in a western country, prior to the pandemic you probably hadn’t heard of the medicine ivermectin. It’s mainly a livestock dewormer in these| Manitoba Co-operator
Boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales for livestock farms and forage growers, and a basket rake excels in those areas, Bart Elder of Vermeer says. The post Basket rakes pitched for top-quality windrows appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFeatures & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
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Field demonstrations, presented by Meridian OneCap, are a big part of Ag in Motion and they set the show apart from all others. “That’s the beauty of having an outdoor trade show,” says Ag in Motion Show Director Rob O’Connor. “You can visit the show to see a variety of crop plots, equipment demonstrations and livestock demonstrations.” People The post Ag in Motion: Drive the sprayer, fly the drone appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFeatures & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The 2019 Ag in Motion farm expo was bigger and better than ever before, but it’s safe to say this year’s event will compare in size and excitement. “We are thrilled to have so many new exhibitors, over 500 in total,” says Owen Smelski, Ag in Motion Exhibitor Manager. “There are so many start-ups who The post Live product demonstrations abound during Ag in Motion appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFeatures & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Want a trout fishing spot in Manitoba? Stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers| Manitoba Co-operator
China’s new anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports did shock prices, but the damage to canola values at the farm gate may not be as bad as previously feared.| Manitoba Co-operator
Laura Rance-Unger is the executive editor for Glacier FarmMedia. She grew up on a grain and livestock farm in southern Manitoba and studied journalism at Red River Community College, graduating in 1981. She has specialized in reporting on agriculture and rural issues in farm media and daily newspapers over the past 40-plus years, winning multiple national and international awards. She was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for her contribution to agriculture communication in 2012. Laura cont...| Manitoba Co-operator
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Researchers are analyzing the effects of different timings for fall nitrogen application at sites in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, theorizing that N losses correlate with moisture conditions at time of application.| Manitoba Co-operator
China’s new anti-dumping duty on Canadian canola imports did shock prices, but the damage to canola values may not be as bad as previously feared.| Manitoba Co-operator
Canadian cattle farmers and local veterinarians have a key role in maintaining Canada’s BSE negligible risk status that protects Canada’s beef trade.| Manitoba Co-operator
Not everything with spinning winds on the Canadian Prairies is a tornado. From dust devils to cold-core funnel clouds, here are some mimics.| Manitoba Co-operator
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.| Manitoba Co-operator
Read latest Weather and farming articles. Manitoba Co-operator brings the relevant and informative Weather articles to farmers in Manitoba.| Manitoba Co-operator
Weather models show no clear consensus on how late summer and early fall 2025 will shake out for the Canadian Prairies, but some expect cooler temperatures.| Manitoba Co-operator
Cabbage seed pod weevil has crossed into true canola pest territory in Manitoba this year, following years of minimal population counts| Manitoba Co-operator
Pam de Rocquigny, provincial cereal crops specialist with MAFRD, talks about what producers can expect from their crops if lodging has occurred and what chance it has of standing tall once again.| Manitoba Co-operator
Canola Council of Canada says it is shifting focus from agronomy to market access, trade and innovation| Manitoba Co-operator
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Farm Credit Canada’s artificial intelligence tool, Root AI, has some learning to do before it can really pitch in on Canadian farms.| Manitoba Co-operator
We are into an El Niño period and there is high probability it will continue through the winter. After receiving a few questions, I decided to re-examine| Manitoba Co-operator
Failure to trim hoofs properly can lead to heel deformities, weak frogs, laminitis and affect movement. Here's how to correct toe position and get the horse on the road to recovery.| Manitoba Co-operator
Proprioception is a natural ability shared by humans and horses. It involves the body’s inherent awareness of its position, movement and balance in| Manitoba Co-operator
The rain tap might slow to a trickle on the Canadian Prairies this summer. Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect little precipitation in coming months.| Manitoba Co-operator
The behaviour of water, and the idea of super-cooled water, in the atmosphere plays into what kind of precipitation we see on the ground| Manitoba Co-operator
