Manitoba cattle farm finds a new source of customers for unpopular meat cuts for which there was previously no market
Glacier FarmMedia – Nerbas Bros. Angus near Shellmouth, Man., has a philosophy of whole-animal utilization where possible. Its new value-added business venture fits that theme. The farm has launched Juno Bites, dog treats made from beef organs that previously had no market. Diversifying into animal treats adds a new facet of direct marketing for Nerbas […] Read more
Miranda Leybourne
Miranda Leybourne is a Glacier FarmMedia reporter based in Neepawa, Manitoba with eight years of journalism experience, specializing in agricultural reporting. Born in northern Ontario and raised in northern Manitoba, she brings a deep, personal understanding of rural life to her storytelling.
A graduate of Assiniboine College’s media production program, Miranda began her journalism career in 2007 as the agriculture reporter at 730 CKDM in Dauphin. After taking time off to raise her two children, she returned to the newsroom once they were in full-time elementary school. From June 2022 to May 2024, she covered the ag sector for the Brandon Sun before joining Glacier FarmMedia. Miranda has a strong interest in organic and regenerative agriculture and is passionate about reporting on sustainable farming practices. You can reach Miranda at mleybourne@farmmedia.com.
Stories by Miranda Leybourne
Website launched to fight pulse root rot
Glacier FarmMedia – Pea and lentil growers looking to gain the upper hand against root rot diseases have a new resource. A website, rootrot.ca, has been launched through the Pulse Root Rot Network. Users can access information on agronomy, breeding and pathology to advance research and management practices. The website is part of the Manitoba […] Read more
Bird flu warning issued for U.S. cattle shows
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian cattle owners are being urged not to take animals across the U.S. border to participate in agricultural shows due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks in American dairy herds. On Sept. 16, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency released new guidance for beef and dairy producers, given the still climbing number of cases […] Read more
Fall spraying may beat back herbicide resistance
Early October was the ideal time to start fall applications because of favourable weather, but later spraying also works
Glacier FarmMedia – The fall weed control season offers a chance to be proactive in managing herbicide resistance. That was one message from Wes Lewis, Manitoba sales representative with Gowan Canada, during Manitoba Agriculture’s Crop Talk webinar in early October. Having spent more than 16 years in the agriculture industry, Lewis knows his herbicides. “Our […] Read more
New Canada Water Agency to tackle water pollution and protect natural resources
Glacier FarmMedia – The newly-launched Canada Water Agency will protect the country’s water from pollution and damaging effects of industrial and agricultural activities, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said today. “Fresh water has been facing challenges – challenges that are intensifying in large part due to climate change,” Guilbeault said at The Forks, where he […] Read more
Food cost cuts deep in consumer food report
Glacier FarmMedia – A new bi-annual report from Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab reveals that food price inflation is forcing Canadians to significantly alter their shopping habits. The Canadian Food Sentiment Index: October 2024, released Oct. 10, is based on responses from more than 3,000 Canadians. Food prices have increased 27 per cent since 2019, […] Read more
Results ready on seed regulatory modernization survey
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wanted to take the pulse of stakeholders about the ongoing modernization process
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published a detailed report from recent consultations on modernized seed regulations. The agency, which administers Canada’s Seeds Act, launched the consultations earlier this year as part of its larger seed regulatory modernization process, which has been ongoing since 2020. The latest consultations sought input from stakeholders […] Read more
The fall weed control checklist
Glacier FarmMedia – Attention to fall weed control is needed as harvest nears its end. Speaking during a Manitoba Agriculture webinar Sept. 25, provincial weed specialist Kim Brown singled out weeds that thrive in salinity, which concerned many producers this spring. Effective fall weed management is essential to maximize crop yields and maintain soil health. […] Read more
New survey drills into cow-calf sector
The Beef Cattle Research Council says the national survey is intended to replace previous regional surveys
Glacier FarmMedia – Results from the first Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, which gathered insights from 600 producers across Canada, have been published by the Beef Cattle Research Council. The project is meant to provide a comprehensive assessment of cow-calf production practices and herd performance throughout the country and was spearheaded by the council and Canfax, as […] Read more
Prairie fusarium levels mixed; some grades take a hit
‘Significantly more’ reports of fusarium head blight seen in Sask. cereal crops this season; Man. also has problem areas
Glacier FarmMedia – Fusarium head blight, a persistent threat to cereal crops across the Prairies, is making a stronger-than-usual appearance this season, but the severity and location varies. Compared to previous years, said Alireza Akhavan, a provincial plant disease specialist in Saskatchewan, she has received “significantly more” reports of fusarium head blight in cereal crops […] Read more
