Dry Conditions Expected Across the Prairies

Farmers across Western Canada are welcoming some rain that fell last week.

But Senior Ag Meteorologist with World Weather Inc., Drew Lerner, says we can now expect some warm, dry conditions across the prairies.

Lerner adds, about two thirds of the prairies are too dry.

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New Case of PED in Manitoba

Manitoba Pork confirmed a new case of the PED virus has been detected in Southeastern Manitoba last week.

This is the first case discovered in the Province since last October.

The PED is a virus that causes severe dehydration and diarrhea in pigs, and is generally fatal in very young animals.

 

Show and Sale Season is in Full Swing

4-H kids with market projects are gearing up for their Show and Sales this time of year.

The members have been working very hard to prepare their beef, lamb, and swine projects to showcase.

The Show and Sales will be happening across the Province until mid June.

 

Agriflash Fun Fact

Your Agriflash Fun Fact is from Ag More Than Ever.

They say, one bushel of wheat can make enough bread for you to eat a sandwich for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 168 days straight.

 

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