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Supply/demand pushing up flax prices

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 20, 2021

Corrected, Sept. 23 — MarketsFarm — Prices for flax have skyrocketed in 2021, as the amount to be harvested has fallen while demand has increased, according to Dale McManus of Johnston’s Seeds at Welwyn, Sask. Johnston’s was paying $38 per bushel for golden flax picked up off of the farm, he said, and brown flax

Crop Report, Crops, News

Harvest completion at 65 per cent, pastures improve to support grazing

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 14

By Manitoba Agriculture September 14, 2021

Southwest Region Cooler, cloudy weather dominated this past week, with heavy showers falling along the border Monday afternoon. Recent weather has been conducive to harvest, with moderate daytime highs, coupled with light winds and cool nights for grain aeration. Good weather throughout the week allowed producers to accelerate harvest activities. Minor showers were reported on

“We’re still a long way from being out of what might be considered a drought.” – John McGregor.

Crops, News

Rain offers slight reprieve for forages, later crops

Now is a good time to think about rejuvenating forages or to plan around damaged pastures for next year: experts

By Geralyn Wichers September 2, 2021

Late-August rains should boost soybean pod fill and raise hopes for late-season forage, say crop experts. “It’s going to have some very positive effects,” said John McGregor, extension specialist with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA). “The guys are talking about seeing their pastures greening up a bit,” he added. Between August 16 and

A national survey on fertilizer management practices is being expanded from corn in Ontario and canola in Western Canada to include Prairie wheat.

Crops, News

Wheat producers join canola and corn growers in fertilizer survey

The Fertilizer Use Survey aims to show that farmers are practising good stewardship by employing the ‘4Rs’

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 1, 2021

A survey that tracks the fertilizer practices of farmers is being expanded to more crops — part of an effort to show that producers are employing management practices that are environmentally sound. “The survey shows us how agri-retailers and farmers across Canada are implementing 4R Nutrient Stewardship, which is an approach that has been demonstrated

Crop Report, Crops, News

Harvest 35 per cent complete, recent rains spur growth in hay, pasturelands

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 31

By Manitoba Agriculture August 31, 2021

Southwest Region Unsettled weather the previous week stopped harvest across the region; rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 28 mm. Precipitation is welcome for pasture regrowth for fall grazing, and possibly some later-maturing corn, soybeans, and corn silage, but too late for most annual crops, greenfeed, and this year’s hay crops. Rains are welcome for

Crop Report, Crops, News

Rains come too late for cereals, canola, but could benefit soy, corn, potato growers

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 24

By Manitoba Agriculture August 24, 2021

Southwest Region Thunderstorms and widespread rain events the past seven days over much of the Southwest region brought significant moisture, between 60 to 117 mm rain. These rains will not have much impact on crop yields, but some potato, corn, sunflower and a few soybean crops will still benefit, and recharge soil water reserves. Harvest

Crop Report, Crops, News

Cereal crop harvest rapidly progressing, canola yields expected to fall to 10-year lows

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 17

By Manitoba Agriculture August 17, 2021

Southwest Region This past week saw daytime highs reach 38 C; daily averages around 17 to 19 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 0.5 to 7 C. Not much rain during the week, Humidity levels remain high overnight. Most of the Southwest region experienced heavy smoke for the last two days. All areas are

The Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus.

Farmit Manitoba

Pilot mill gets food-grade green light

Developing Future Food: Experts at the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals are on the cutting edge of food development

By Geralyn Wichers August 16, 2021

The University of Manitoba’s Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN) has always been about bringing the food industry in Manitoba and Western Canada to the next level. The centre has produced research into how canola and flax oil impact cardiovascular health, or analysis to help develop food products in a bid for later

Crops, Markets

Alberta reckons with poor quality, low crop yields

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 13, 2021

MarketsFarm – Crops in Alberta will not only have much lower yields than in previous years, but good quality crops will be harder to find. Provincial crop condition ratings declined over the past two weeks, according to the Province of Alberta’s biweekly crop report as of Aug. 10, which was released three days later. Only

Crop Report, Crops, News

Cereal crop yields below average, recent rainfall may benefit some oilseed, corn crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 10

By Manitoba Agriculture August 10, 2021

Southwest Region Very hot daytime temperatures this week, up to 35 C; daily averages around 21 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 7 to 12 C. Lack of rain is still stressing crops. Rain on the weekend and Monday fell throughout the region but amounts are variable, most of the region had between 10

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Flax

Supply/demand pushing up flax prices

Harvest completion at 65 per cent, pastures improve to support grazing

Rain offers slight reprieve for forages, later crops

Wheat producers join canola and corn growers in fertilizer survey

Harvest 35 per cent complete, recent rains spur growth in hay, pasturelands

Rains come too late for cereals, canola, but could benefit soy, corn, potato growers

Cereal crop harvest rapidly progressing, canola yields expected to fall to 10-year lows

Pilot mill gets food-grade green light

Alberta reckons with poor quality, low crop yields

Cereal crop yields below average, recent rainfall may benefit some oilseed, corn crops

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