Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is making almost 2,200 acres of hay land available to Manitoba farmers who suffered through historic dry conditions and cattle feed shortages last year. Producers have until June 29 to bid on hay opportunities in 16 municipalities in southwest Manitoba, through the DUC Hay Tender Program. “To be honest, I’d be […] Read more

Ducks Unlimited accepting bids for hay tenders in Manitoba
Brookdale farmer calls the program “critical” to his cattle operation

Manitoba cattle producer signs record conservation deal with DUC
A cattle rancher in southwestern Manitoba is restoring 63 acres of farmland for waterfowl and wildlife habitat, in the biggest conservation agreement of its kind with Ducks Unlimited Canada. “It’s perfect for us,” says Sean Murphy, who farms 2,500 acres with his family west of Souris. “From both a financial and a conservation angle, it […] Read more