How, when and on what crops producers should consider applying a plant growth regulator if they want to avoid both lodging and product-use pitfalls.
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How to avoid plant growth regulator pitfalls
Growth regulators can reduce lodging problems if used right
Seeding very close to wrapping up in Alberta
Spring planting in Alberta has almost wrapped up for this year, with the agriculture ministry pegging it at 97 per cent complete province-wide as of June 4. Seeding advanced 20 points on the week with the pace at the five-year average. The greatest overall progress was made in northeastern, northwestern and central Alberta. The northeast
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices drift down as seeding nears completion
The recent influx of moisture across the Prairies put pressure on feed grain prices, according to an Alberta-based trader.
Manitoba farmers make good progress despite rain
Spring planting in Manitoba entered the home stretch at 83 per cent complete as of June 5. Manitoba Agriculture reported a 19-point gain from the previous week as farmers contended with wet conditions across much of the province.
Seeding progresses in Manitoba, despite wet conditions
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 6
Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is now estimated to be 83 per cent complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 71 per cent of canola acres planted and 82 per cent of soybean acres planted. Spring cereals are estimated to be 87 to 94
Bigger cereal, pulse crops for Australia as canola contracts
Winter crop production in Australia has been projected to increase nine per cent at 51.3 million tonnes for 2024/25. That’s according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences which issued its latest supply and demand report on June 3.
‘Status quo’ for Prairie feed market
Feed grain bids in Western Canada lack any clear direction for the time being, as farmers finish up spring seeding around consistent rains.
Agro-Manitoba sees more precipitation, seeding progress behind five-year average
Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 5 (week 21)
Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of the province this past week and is now at 64 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (80 per cent complete), spring wheat (87 per cent complete) barley (79 per cent complete) and peas (96 per cent complete). Canola planting continues with 41 per
Water-infused feed enhances feedlot performance
FEED | Water in the ration might be an effective binder for even feed distribution
New research from the University of Saskatchewan could lead to reduced days on feed for cattle in feedlots. The secret may be as simple as adding adding water to the ration.
Watch out for pasture poisons where livestock graze
Western water hemlock leads the pack on toxic plant grazing risks
After successive dry years, Manitoba Agriculture is warning farmers to be on the lookout for toxic plants on their grazing lands. “In the years where we’ve had drought and we’re struggling to find enough good feed sources, animals end up foraging on species that they wouldn’t normally eat,” said Manitoba Agriculture weed specialist Kim Brown.
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