Steam engines alive and well in Manitoba - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Steam engines arrived in Manitoba in the late 1800s. Likely too big and expensive for all but the largest of farms, traction engines were frequently owned by custom threshing or plowing outfits until gas or diesel-powered tractors took over. Today, steamers in Manitoba are mostly owned by private collectors.
Prairie forecast: Summer weather not over yet
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Weather. Photo: File. It looks like summer is not over yet. After a week of fairly unstable weather across much of the Prairies, it looks like we’re moving into a period of stable warm weather to start September. Before that weather moves in, there’s an area of low pressure over Montana with an associated upper low over southern Alberta.
Livestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBStartup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024. UMA Systems Inc. has a proprietary process for turning waste into protein supplements, and is looking for Canadian customers. Read latest Livestock and farming articles. Manitoba Co-operator brings the relevant and informative Livestock articles to farmers ...
Farmland values still rising, but slower - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Farmland values in that province increased by three per cent over the first half of 2023 and six per cent over the last 12 months. That’s down significantly from 2022, when values jumped 10 per cent throughout the year. “The pace of increase definitely seems to be slowing down in Alberta,” Gervais said.
Canola market bounces up and down - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBAug 26, 2024 · That increased ending stocks by 130,000 tonnes at 2.230 million. One oddity stuck out in the AAFC report — canola’s feed waste and dockage for 2023/24 being all of 74,000 tonnes. That’s a huge drop from 692,000 tonnes in 2022/23 and AAFC projected 347,000 tonnes in 2024/25. A trader suggested the …
Articles by Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBManitoba harvest advances with co-operative weather. By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 11, 2024. Harvesting in Manitoba reached 40 per cent complete according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department on Sept. 10. The central region was furthest along a 51 per cent finished, followed by the eastern region at 47 ...
Crop Report & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBSeeding pace picks up across agro-Manitoba. Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 3 (week 19) By Manitoba Agriculture May 14, 2024. Rapid seeding has progressed across the province this past week and is now at 30 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (60 per cent complete), cereals (58 per cent complete) and peas (72 per cent complete).
Harvesting, storing and enjoying carrots - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBSep 28, 2018 · 1 tsp. vanilla. Preheat oven to 325 F.In large bowl combine oats, carrots, seeds, nuts, and pie spice. In small bowl, mix oil, syrup, brown sugar and vanilla.Pour oil mixture into oats and stir until well distributed. On …
Millions announced for Keystone Centre revamp
WEBMar 31, 2023 · On March 30, the province announced almost $11 million in funding for Brandon’s Keystone Centre over the next several years. The facility hosts Ag Days, three Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba fairs, Manitoba Potato Production Days and other major ag events. Why it matters: Manitoba’s ag sector taps the Wheat City’s Keystone Centre for a ...
Growing Cacti And Succulents - Manitoba Co-operator
WEBApr 1, 2010 · The more upright cacti that grow as a single trunk belong to a number of families, including the common barrel cactus. Succulents often develop offshoots and become clumps over time, such as the well-known aloe vera. When I pot up succulents and cacti I use a basic soilless mix, but I add a bit more perlite to …