The American flag flies in front of the Capitol Building in Washington.

Manitoba opens awaited Washington trade office

Manitoba’s promised trade office in the U.S. capital will be headed by former CBC reporter Richard Madan

Manitoba’s promised trade office in Washington, D.C., will improve trade footing with the U.S. and will be headed by former CBC reporter Richard Madan, provincial government says


Anna Hunter's new book, The True Cost of Wool, was released earlier this month.

Author dissects supply chain politics of wool

Manitoba writer’s new book explores wool’s current production system and recommends more robust local manufacturing

Manitoba writer’s new book explores wool’s current production system and recommends more robust local manufacturing



Canola in flower in a field near Stockholm, Sask. in late July, 2024.

Research looks for new canola markets

Researchers and companies are working together in an effort to transform canola meal into high-value products

Manitoba’s canola industry is poised to evolve beyond oil production, focusing on innovations in plant-based proteins,biodegradable packaging and fermentation technologies.


An adult armyworm moth sitting on a leaf.

Manitoba watches true armyworm migration

True armyworm numbers blowing into Manitoba haven’t sparked alarm in 2025, but agriculture entomologists urge farmers to scout their crops anyway for the damaging pest insect

True armyworms blowing into Manitoba haven’t sparked alarm in 2025, but agriculture entomologists urge farmers to scout their crops anyway for the damaging pest insect.

An overhead shot of cattle at Perlich Bros. Auction Mart as they await their turn in the sales ring May 12 during the Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championships.

Countdown begins for traceability

Cattle industry gears up for an overhaul of the system as long-awaited new regulations promise to reshape the sector

Canadian cattle producers are awaiting new federal traceability regulations following a two-year consultation process.

AA low-angle photo if a pea crop with white blossoms starting to emerge.

Fungicide spraying season approaches for peas

Mistaking bacterial and fungal diseases like mycosphaerella can be a costly mistake for farmers

Mistaking bacterial infections versus fungal diseases an be a costly mistake for Canadian farmers growing peas and other pulse and soybean crops.


A technician clad in black coveralls, wearing blue latex gloves and an N95 mask walks among pigs in a pen in an indoor barn.

Hog industry faces social acceptance challenges

Researcher says the public is making demands and creating expectations upon an industry that it doesn’t understand

Sustainability challenges for the hog industry extend far beyond scientific solutions and now reach into the realm of public perception and social acceptance.

A grain truck is on the highway with a "U.S. Customs" highway sign and border crossing in the background.

Interprovincial trade bill passes in Manitoba

Manitoba’s recently introduced bill to streamline interprovincial trade got quick co-operation from both sides of the aisle

Cross-aisle support between Manitoba’s NDP and Progressive Conservatives has put a bill to slash interprovincial trade barriers through the legislature.