Landowners sought for Manitoba wetland restoration project

With flooding across the province in recent years, there is a lot of discussion at provincial, municipal and federal levels on how to manage the flow of water to minimize the destruction of land and infrastructure during high water events. >> Read full article

FCC adding $500 million to Young Farmer Loan

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is adding $500 million to its ongoing commitment to a loan program aimed at helping young farmers become established in the industry. >> Read full article

Vacant jobs in agriculture cost producers $1.5 billion

Annual farm cash receipt losses to Canadian producers due to job vacancies are $1.5 billion or three per cent of the industry’s total value in sales and production. This is a key finding of newly released Labour Market Information (LMI) research by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) during the Growing the AgriWorkforce Summit in Winnipeg. >> Read full article

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Glyphosate-resistant kochia spreading

One of the most widely used herbicides in the world, glyphosate is a key herbicide for weed control in Western Canada. It is used for growing glyphosate-resistant canola, corn, soybean and sugar beet, for weed control in chemical fallow, and for preseeding, pre- and post-harvest weed control in no-till cropping systems. Frequent glyphosate use has selected for glyphosate-resistant (GR) weeds, which currently total 32 weed species in several countries, including Canada. Glyphosate-resistant kochia is spreading across Western Canada, and researchers warn that growers should be diligent when planning crop and herbicide rotations to manage for glyphosate resistance. >> Learn More…

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