News - Agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture reports rain and strong winds in the eastern and Interlake regions as well as in parts of the northwest and central regions on Monday and snow in parts of the Northwest slowed the harvest.

A partner with Polar Pork says open two-way agricultural trade across the Canada U.S. border has worked well for both countries and needs to be maintained.

The Manitoba government’s efforts to protect Lake Winnipeg will be supported by the International Joint Commission (IJC) recent decision to review two dairy projects in North Dakota.

Manitoba Agriculture reports farmers across the province were making excellent harvest progress early last week before heavy rains and strong winds brought things to a halt.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on Canada’s federal and provincial agriculture ministers to prioritize outreach to their U.S. counterparts to highlight the benefits of trade.

Manitoba Agriculture reports warmer temperatures and minimal rainfall allowed farmers to make significant harvest progress over the past week.

Manitoba Agriculture is reporting that rain over the past week slowed the harvest and is impacting the quality and yields of crops still to be harvested in the province.

The Manitoba government has announced that it is strengthening support for farmers and rural communities with two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) offices in Virden and Shoal Lake.

Manitoba Agriculture reports extensive rains and intense thunderstorms in the far southwest corner of the province and in parts of the eastern region have slowed this year’s harvest.

The Manitoba government is inviting people across the province to recognize the many contributions of agriculture and take part in Farm and Food Awareness Week, September 14 to 20.