Miranda Leybourne

Miranda Leybourne

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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

Cattle graze in a lush green pasture.
Livestock Management

Pasture plant development called key to ideal turnout time

A livestock expert from North Dakota State University says forage yields can take a hit if grazing starts too early in the spring

One of the most important decisions a producer can make is when to start grazing, and plant development should be top of mind when deciding, according to a North Dakota grazing specialist.
Premier Wab Kinew, with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn (left) and Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations Glen Simard (far left), announce farm support against tariffs at Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon April 2.
News, Tariffs

Funds to pad Manitoba agriculture against tariff pain

Farm business risk management support announced as part of Manitoba’s anti-tariff economic defence

The Manitoba government has laid the latest brick in their defence plan against the economic fallout of Canada’s ongoing trade war; this one targeted at agriculture.
A wild pig pushes through some vegetation.
Opinion

Getting the bigger picture on Canada’s wild pigs

Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species

Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species
A potato field in full bloom in Manitoba.
Crop Management, Tariffs

Cut contracts alarm Manitoba potato sector

Manitoba potato growers have been dealt a blow by companies who have cut producer contracts, citing trade strife and lower consumer demand

Manitoba potato growers are seeing companies cut their contracts with trade uncertainties and low demand hurting the once-profitable crop.
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew, with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn (left) and Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations Glen Simard (far left), announce farm support against tariffs at Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon April 2.
News, Tariffs

New money to pad Manitoba farms against tariff pain

Farm business risk management support announced as part of Manitoba’s anti-tariff economic defence

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said the province would be bolstering the safety net offered by agricultural business risk management programs with more than $150 million in provincial funds, including $10 million to match federal AgriStability funding and $140.8 million for other programs such as AgriInvest, AgriInsurance and wildlife damange compensation.
A trailcam photo of some wild pigs in among a herd of cattle.
News

Busting myths about Manitoba’s wild pigs

Efforts to control Manitoba’s wild pig population are ramping up, but the province’s situation differs significantly from the invasive pig crisis in the United States, says Wayne Lees, co-ordinator of Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.
Two newborn calves lay in straw bedding near their mothers.
Livestock Management, News

Improvements flagged for Manitoba beef sector

National cow-calf survey suggests a shorter breeding season, wider vaccination, increased feed testing and more use of implants are the province’s low-hanging fruit for bolstering farm performance

Shortening the breeding season, higher vaccine uptake, regular feed testing and more use of implants are all ways that Manitoba cattle producers can improve the health and profitability of their herds.
Cattle mull around a slough in a pasture.
Farm Living

Keep kids safe on the farm

Keeping kids safe and getting them involved and interested in the farm don’t have to be mutually exclusive

Farm safety experts are urging farm families not to lose sight of safety — particularly when it comes to their kids — during the flurry of activity that comes with springtime on the farm.

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