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Universal rotation principles uniquely applied to each farm

By Gary Martens June 5, 2013

This is the second instalment of a series of letters from Gary Martens, who is an instructor in plant science with the University of Manitoba. His ‘nano’ experimental farm is located near Kleefield, Man. First I will lay out the principles by which I planned the crop rotation. These principles are derived from a long-term understanding[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Flea beetle damage in some early-seeded canola

June 12, 2013

Weekly Provincial Summary Seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated to be 94 per cent complete. There remain some areas in the Southwest and Central Regions where seeding is not as advanced. However, progress was made over the past week and favourable weather conditions will allow producers to continue seeding. Stand establishment is generally rated as[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Seeding gets off to a cool start, but soil moisture is generally good

May 15, 2013

Weekly provincial summary Seeding of spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, potatoes, and grain corn has occurred in various areas across Manitoba. There has been limited seeding completed to date. Winter wheat and fall rye crops are being assessed for winter survival and establishment; winterkill and injury is being reported in some fields. In most cases,[...]

Beef cattle, Cereals, Forages, Livestock, Weather

Assessing your situation: Shortage of feed and flood concerns

By Tod Wallace April 18, 2013

With the long winter we have been experiencing, many pastures around the province are not going to be ready for grazing any time soon. Add to that the threat of spring flooding, and many beef producers are left wondering what may happen even when those pastures start to green up.  Both Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP)[...]

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Feed horses properly in winter

By NDSU Release February 15, 2013

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Feeding good-quality hay in sufficient amounts is one of the best ways to help horses keep warm. Feed digestion produces heat, with the[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Final Manitoba crop report for 2012 

October 17, 2012

Provincial summary  In Manitoba, the majority of acres have been harvested. The remaining crops to be harvested are mainly sunflowers and grain corn, with a few acres of soybeans, potatoes and alfalfa seed.  Crop yields in Manitoba were variable in 2012, largely dependent upon the amount and timing of precipitation during the growing season, temperatures during flowering,[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Harvest continues, but it’s getting dry out there

By Manitoba Agriculture September 22, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary Warm, dry conditions across most of Manitoba allowed for excellent harvest progress. Most areas of Manitoba reported frost events throughout the week; few reports of crop damage were received. The exception is the Interlake Region where some acres were impacted and crop assessments are underway. Strong winds in some areas of Manitoba affected swathed canola,[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Winter wheat harvest kicks into high gear 

July 30, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary  Winter wheat harvest continues. Yields are ranging from 50 to 100 bushels per acre with good test weights, low levels of fusarium-damaged kernels and protein levels ranging from eight to 13 per cent.  Swathing of the earliest-seeded spring wheat, barley and canola fields has started.  Symptoms of heat and moisture stress, including flower loss, leaf[...]

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GMO proliferation an existential threat  to organic farmers 

By Daniel Winters March 29, 2012

Sourcing organic alfalfa seed has become more complicated since the commercial release of genetically modified alfalfa in the U.S., the executive director of the Canadian Organic Trade Association says.  Although it is not yet grown commercially in Canada, the herbicide-tolerant forage crop was given a green light by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in 2005[...]

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Weather

Lack of snow probably hasn’t hurt the winter wheat — yet 

By Allan Dawson March 5, 2012

Everybody is talking about the lack of snow this winter, but like the weather, nobody can do much about it. The fields here are bare and it’s the same for much of southern Manitoba. That’s raising concerns about possible winterkill to crops such as alfalfa, winter wheat and strawberries. Snow is a good insulator. Fortunately[...]

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Universal rotation principles uniquely applied to each farm

Flea beetle damage in some early-seeded canola

Seeding gets off to a cool start, but soil moisture is generally good

Assessing your situation: Shortage of feed and flood concerns

Feed horses properly in winter

Final Manitoba crop report for 2012

Harvest continues, but it’s getting dry out there

Winter wheat harvest kicks into high gear

GMO proliferation an existential threat  to organic farmers

Lack of snow probably hasn’t hurt the winter wheat — yet

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