Federal, provincial governments announce relief programs for drought-stricken Manitoba farmers
Posted: Jul 22, 2021 5:53 PM CT | Last Updated: July 22 A cow drinks water from a makeshift trough on a farm near Oak Point, Man.(Gary Solilak/CBC) comments Manitoba farmers struggling under the impacts of extreme weather could get some much-needed relief through a number of programs announced by the federal and provincial governments on Thursday. The combination of extreme heat, low precipitation and insect infestation across southern and central Manitoba have stunted crops and forced cattle producers to sell off part or all of their herds. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau ...