Miranda Leybourne

Industry players say rising uncertainty, outdated tools, changing risk landscape put pressure on support programs.

As competition rises, industry groups lean on relationships, technical support and diversification to keep sales steady.

4R nutrient management is a sustainability and profit win on paper. Real fertilizer decisions on Manitoba farms don’t always co-operate.

High fertilizer prices make it tempting to cut phosphate rates to save money, but Manitoba’s cool spring should warn farmers off

Manitoba farmers face surging stress in 2026 — prices, markets, weather — and experts say the mental health toll comes from feeling powerless against it.

Cool temperatures and spotty moisture have delayed livestock grazing plans, though recent rain is lifting optimism.

Prairie conditions vary, but wind and heat are increasing crop and moisture stress.

Manitoba agriculture officials say crops in the south look to have escaped damage from a June 2 storm with heavy rain and reported tornadoes.

OFCAF paused after $13M rush — plus what feedlot managers say about whether low-stress cattle handling actually pays off in margin.

Manitoba farmers urged not to take the chance on pigweeds. Young waterhemp has only small differences from run-of-the-mill redroot pigweed.