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Manitoba Agriculture says total seeding progress is sitting at about 65 per cent complete compared to the three-year average of 81 per cent.
 
Cereal and canola crops seeded last week are emerging quickly, however, many farmers are unable to seed corner-to-corner, as frequent wet spots are preventing machinery access. Delays and stuck equipment are common.
 
Farmers are dealing with excess moisture in many regions, while some producers benefited from last week’s rain.
 
Large amounts of rainfall in some areas left pooled water in field drains and low spots.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.