News - Agriculture

Manitoba Agriculture reports intense rain slowed the harvest in much of Manitoba this past week. Dennis Lange, a pulse and soybean specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and editor of the provincial crop report, says rainfall interrupted the harvest.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on Ottawa to be prepared to provide assistance for Canadian farmers caught in the crossfire of a trade war between Canada and China.

Widespread rain the past few days has slowed Manitoba’s harvest but work remains on track. Dennis Lange, a pulse and soybean specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and editor of the provincial crop report, says currently we’re sitting at 55 percent complete over all crops over all regions in Manitoba.

The General Manager of Manitoba Pork is calling on the federal government to stand up for Canadian agriculture in the face of a growing trend toward protectionism in trade.

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center is encouraging pork producers to be reviewing biosecurity heading into the fall.

The Manitoba government is encouraging all Manitobans to learn more about the important role agriculture producers play in ensuring the agri-food system remains diverse, safe and sustainable, by attending at least one of the many events around the province celebrating the 10th annual Farm and Food Awareness Week, Sept. 16 to 20.

Manitoba Agriculture reports hot weather over the past week has given the longer season crops a nice boost.

A program developed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to attract veterinary students into swine medicine is proving to be a win for the students, their educators and the swine veterinary practices that are participating in the program.

Manitoba Agriculture reports that the provincial harvest is now 24 percent complete, noting that the central region is currently the furthest advanced.

Pork producers are being advised take steps to avoid the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza into the swine barn.