Reading Time: < 1 minute With a new growing season comes a new season (unfortunately) of pest insects that aim to make a meal of your crops. Here, John Gavloski, entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, talks about two insects in particular – flea beetles and pea leaf weevils – and why growers should be concerned if they spot significant numbers of […] Read more
AgGronomyTV: 2025 insect year kicks off on the Prairies
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for June 13, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Minority of Canadians think food system on right track Only three in ten Canadians think the food system is on the right track according to new data from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. This is the lowest sentiment has fallen in the seven years the centre has kept track. In 2024, Eighteen per cent […] Read more
VIDEO: Building a farm that outlasts you
Summer Series: Legacy isn’t about control. It’s about leading today in a way that creates strength, curiosity and clarity for tomorrow’s owners
Reading Time: 3 minutes Legacy runs deep in agriculture. It’s not just about the land. It’s also about the family name, the farm’s story, the values and the impact that continue long after the current owner has stepped away from the day-to-day. For most farm leaders there comes a time when the question arises: What happens to the operation […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for June 6, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Wildfires have blanked North America in smoke, raising questions over what those orange skies mean for crop development. Meanwhile, India has extended a policy allowing for duty-free imports of yellow peas, while more-and-more Canadian farmland is being lost to urban development. It’s your national agriculture news recap for June 6, 2025.
VIDEO: How to be the best leader for your farm
Summer Series: Being a leader isn’t just about a fancy business title. It’s about leading by example, inspiring and empowering those around you. How can you lead more intentionally on your farm?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Since I was a kid, I was told to never put gas in a diesel engine. Have you ever done that? I admit that I did. The hardest part wasn’t the cleanup, the cost, or the inconvenience. The hardest part was admitting what I did. Owning this mistake took me down two very different roads. […] Read more
AgGronomyTV: Evaluating on-farm research
Reading Time: < 1 minute Crop research is essential to provide insight into how crops perform. Commodity groups in particular are well-positioned to help produce and distribute that information once it’s collected. In this video from St. Jean Farm Days earlier this year, Madison Kostal with the Manitoba Crop Alliance and Daryl Domitruk with Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, discuss […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for May 30, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute King Charles’ throne speech pledges to protect farmers and supply management; Tariffs back on after U.S. court initially blocks a swath of duties; and farmers’ realized income takes a tumble. It’s your national agriculture news recap for May 30, 2025.
VIDEO: Sharing your final wishes with family
Reading Time: < 1 minute Are you the child who knows more about what your parents have written in their wills? Are you worried that you’ll be the one left to explain your parents’ wishes to your siblings after your parents have died? If you want to avoid being the bearer of bad news, Patti Durand walks us through what […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for May 23, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute Prime Minister Mark Carney makes no mention of agriculture in his mandate letter; Trump’s ‘Big beautiful bill’ could open a door for Canadian canola; and Manitoba wildfires claim lives and displace farmers. It’s your national agriculture news recap for the week ending May 23, 2025.
VIDEO: Taking awkwardness out of farm family discussions
Reading Time: < 1 minute Country Guide and Patti Durand from Brightrack Consulting are excited to bring you AwkwardAg! Patti will be here all summer to answer your questions about those awkward family business conversations you’ve been meaning to have but are hesitant to start. She’ll offer tips and tricks for how to say the right thing, when to say it […] Read more
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