News - Agriculture

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.

Manitoba Agriculture reports that harvest throughout the province has advanced over the last week with some areas reporting frost.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork says protecting the province’s swine herd from disease is key to maintaining the economic viability of pork production.

Manitoba Agriculture reports isolated rainfall and storm events across the province this past week slowed harvest progress in some areas, but continues to advance.

The Director of Swine Health with Manitoba Pork says the success of efforts to control Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Manitoba is drawing international attention.