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Rain has helped crops develop in western Manitoba: Crop report

Rain has helped crops develop in western Manitoba: Crop report

Isolated rainfall resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week with accumulations ranging from 0 mm to 41.2 mm. The western portions of the Southwest and Northwest regions received the most rain over the past seven days.
Sask. ag group wants strychnine back

Sask. ag group wants strychnine back

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has written to the federal government asking for emergency use of strychnine to control gophers.
Stock dogs show off herding skills at Ag in Motion

Stock dogs show off herding skills at Ag in Motion

Training and working with stock dogs is often not as simple as people think.
MGX transitions to 24/7 marketplace

MGX transitions to 24/7 marketplace

My Grain Exchange (MGX) has transitioned from a timed online grain auction website to a 24/7 online marketplace for farmers to buy & sell grain easier.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan sign agreement to boost trade corridor through the arctic

Manitoba and Saskatchewan sign agreement to boost trade corridor through the arctic

The governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have signed a memorandum aimed at expanding trade through the Port of Churchill on Hudson Bay. The agreement also includes Arctic Gateway Group, which owns the port and the rail line that leads to it.
Memorial roping event remembers rodeo favourite Josh Lehmann

Memorial roping event remembers rodeo favourite Josh Lehmann

Proceeds to support Rosthern Ag Society and SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network.
Random observations and opinions

Random observations and opinions

Kevin Hursh takes a look around what's happening in agriculture these days.
Canada's two major railways see improved grain deliveries in Week 49: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada's two major railways see improved grain deliveries in Week 49: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 94% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 49, reflecting an improvement from last week's 91%.
Ag Ministers agree to Agri-Stability changes

Ag Ministers agree to Agri-Stability changes

The latest changes to Agri-Stability are expected to give producers more protection against challenges such as drought conditions and trade uncertainty.
Aleana Young demands action from Moe on ag concerns

Aleana Young demands action from Moe on ag concerns

Young demands Premier Scott Moe come back from Council of the Federation talks with actual plan to end tariffs on canola.