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Feds & Manitoba providing $1.9M for sustainable farming projects

The federal government and the Manitoba government are partnering to support sustainable farming in the province.

The two are combining to provide $1.9 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to fund 54 projects.

“As good stewards of the land, Manitoba producers are prepared to embrace new, proactive on-farm projects that help mitigate the effects of climate change,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

There are two types of projects which can receive funding: watershed resilience and carbon sequestration and grassland resilience.

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We're seeing better chances to maximize soybean yield with early planting!

Hear from Pioneer agronomist & sales rep in this Pioneer Agronomy planting update.

What should you consider when planting early?
Make sure you're planting a variety that can make use of the longer season
Soil conditions should be warm on the day of plant up to 2-3 days after
Keep an eye on the nighttime temps!