The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says it will continue its advocacy for free and open trade in the agriculture and agri-food industries, despite the imposition of U.S. tariffs.
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
Manitoba renews 4R nutrient management commitment
Manitoba has signed its fifth memorandum of understanding with industry to promote 4R as a winning financial and environmental fertilizer use philosophy
Manitoba has signed its fifth memorandum of understanding with industry to promote 4R nutrient management as a winning financial and environmental fertilizer use philosophy.
Wild pigs called growing problem in Manitoba
University of Saskatchewan professor believes not enough is being done to stop the spread of wild pigs on the Prairies
Wild pigs are spreading rapidly across the Prairies, posing serious risks to agriculture, native ecosystems and livestock, according to University of Saskatchewan professor Ryan Brook.
There is hope for eroded hilltops
Farmers have several options to consider when looking at ways to restore productivity on eroded hilltops
Restoring productivity can be a difficult challenge for farmers battling erosion on hilltops, but there are practical strategies to mitigate the problem and improve crop yields.
Manitoba’s biggest crop pests of 2024
Flea beetles, cutworms, armyworms, lygus bugs and more all ate away at farm profits last year in Manitoba
Manitoba provincial entomologist John Gavloski discusses the province’s top agricultural pests.
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety.
Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said. The BCRC says the projects are targetted at areas that will help maximize the impact of […] Read more
What happens if foot and mouth disease returns in Canada?
Running down a hypothetical foot and mouth outbreak in Canada, and how we can keep it from becoming real
The hypothetical return of foot and mouth disease in Canada: What would happen? What actions would be taken on and around Canadian farms? And how can we prevent that scenario from becoming real?
Beef producers bring wolf predation back into spotlight
Beef producers say wolves are taking their cattle and they want more action and better insurance; the province says new measures should help
Manitoba Beef Producers says it is cautiously optimistic about addressing ongoing issues with wolf predation, although some of it members are hot under the collar about it.
Special crops get new agronomist in residence at University of Manitoba
Loveleen Kaur Dhillon has been named the agronomist in residence for special crops at the University of Manitoba,a newly created five-year position supported by the Manitoba Crop Alliance
Manitoba crops like flax, corn and sunflowers will get better research attention through a new agronomist in residence position at the University of Manitoba, according to the Manitoba Crop Alliance.
No auctions for Manitoba crown land
Province says it is taking more time to review how changes have affected ag crown lands
The Manitoba government says forage Crown land lease auctions are paused this year as they review how changes have impacted Agricultural Crown Lands used for haying or grazing
