Full kids’ meals (entrée, side option and beverage):
For parents, it is a recurring dilemma: do I let my six-year-old son order a burger and fries or should I encourage him to pick something healthier from the menu? The U.S. National Restaurant Association has developed a program called Kids LiveWell, which identifies and certifies menu items that are healthy and nutritious for kids, […] Read more
Robert Arnason
Stories by Robert Arnason
Farmers back more investment in public wheat research: WGRF survey
A Western Grains Research Foundation survey indicates wheat growers strongly support increased funding for public wheat breeding in Canada. On Tuesday the WGRF released results from its survey of 600 wheat and barley growers in Western Canada. In the March telephone survey, conducted by a Saskatoon research firm, 84 per cent of producers said funding […] Read more
Rain increases fusarium risk level in Manitoba
After several days of thunderstorms, showers and drizzle, the risk of fusarium head blight is now high to extremely high in much of Manitoba. In its most recent fusarium risk map, released today, Manitoba Agriculture estimated fusarium risk as extremely high in the Interlake and in pockets around Birtle, Virden, Boissevain, Ste. Rose du Lac […] Read more
Flax company shifts market focus
Shape Foods | New investors bring flax oil processor back from receivership
Dane Lindenberg’s job as marketing co-ordinator for Shape Foods is relatively easy, thanks to the well publicized health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. “In the U.S. right now, there are two top health claims (for foods). Number one is fibre and number two is omega 3,” Lindenberg said at the company’s seed crushing and […] Read more
Prairies expect lush winter wheat crop
Mild weather helped Most fields progressing ahead of schedule; producers reminded to watch for fusarium
Winter wheat growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are feeling more buoyant this spring after two years of minimal acres and one year with high levels of fusarium head blight. Prairie acreage has doubled from last year and the 2012 crop looks fantastic, said Jake Davidson, executive director of Winter Cereals Canada. “I haven’t seen a […] Read moreNASA, Ag Canada, USDA partner to address lack of soil moisture data
Even though it’s a crucial aspect of crop development, Canada gathers only a minimal amount of information on soil moisture. In fact, in many regions of the world soil moisture data is scarce, says an Agriculture Canada remote sensing expert. “There’s little data available on soil moisture, if you think globally or even across Canada. […] Read more
Tile drainage company gets into pipe making
With demand booming for agricultural drainage tile in southern Manitoba, a company that installs the tile is expanding its operations, but in a slightly different direction. Precision Land Solutions of Winkler has founded a subsidiary, AccuPipe, which will manufacture high-density polyethylene pipe – also known as drainage tile. “We’ve seen so much demand for our […] Read more
Long lost tractor unearthed
RCMP officers in Manitoba continue to shake their heads, and laugh, about the bizarre burial of a $300,000 tractor under tonnes of manure. Acting on a Crime Stoppers tip, RCMP found a 2009 Case IH Steiger 485 tractor in a pasture near Fisher Branch, Man., last week. The tractor, valued at $300,000, was stolen from […] Read more
Winter kind to bee colonies; deaths down
About 22 percent of American bee colonies died over the winter in 2011-12, which is less than bee losses in recent years. Based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture survey of beekeepers, in conjunction with the Apiary Inspectors of America and a project called the Bee Informed Partnership, total colony losses last winter were 21.9 […] Read more
Livestock industry needs voice to educate, advise consumers
Manitoba’s livestock industry would have had an independent voice to deal with public concerns about livestock transport accidents if the Manitoba Farm Animal Council still existed, says the council’s former executive director. Two trailers transporting hogs rolled over in Manitoba in the last month, one west of Brandon May 8 and another near Manitou May […] Read more
