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Flooding potential "near normal" in Manitoba
Manitoba’s second 2014 spring flood outlook suggests the potential for spring flooding is near normal in most areas of Manitoba.
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No-till researcher inducted into Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame
Dr. Guy Lafond, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher and soil conservationist, was inducted into the Canadian Conservation Hall of Fame. Lafond was a research scientist with the Indian Head Research Farm of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for nearly 30 years.
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A new weed threat on Manitoba’s doorstep
In the mid to late 1980s and 1990s, waterhemp became a growing concern in the U.S. Midwest. Now according to weed specialists, it’s likely just a matter of time before glyphosate-resistant waterhemp arrives in the province of Manitoba.
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Organic directory for Western Canada
The organic sectors in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia have connected to develop a western Canadian organic business directory. Organic producers can use the directory to find inputs such as seed and feed, services such as processing and certification, and customers such as buyers, brokers, restaurants and retailers.
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Adding longevity to soil health
A new study shows that growing potatoes in rotation without conservation management practices dramatically reduces yield long-term.
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Alberta eases road ban rules to help move grain
Starting April 1, farmers transporting grain from storage to elevators will be exempt from vehicle weight restrictions on provincial highways.
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