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

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’

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

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

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 31

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


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

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 24

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

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

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 17

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.

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

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



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

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 10

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

“Price and quality of alternative forages will play a key role in determining whether they can be used in a given production situation.” – Zac Carlson, NDSU.

Going non-traditional on forage

Tips and considerations for putting up atypical sources of livestock feed

Many producers are seeking alternative, possibly non-traditional, sources of forage such as cattails, flax, kochia, millet varieties and soybeans in light of continued drought. “With limited forage on the market and high prices, it may be a better option to evaluate local hay options,” North Dakota State University Extension beef cattle specialist Zac Carlson said.


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Sask. Crop Report: Harvests ahead of schedule

MarketsFarm – The annual harvest in Saskatchewan is moving along earlier and faster than usual as crops dry down to high heat and lack of moisture. Three per cent of Saskatchewan’s crop has been combined, compared to the less than one per cent at this point last year, according to the province’s crop report for

Harvest begins in Central, Interlake regions; severe drought seen across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 3

Southwest Region A hot, hazy, and smoky week again in the Southwest, with daytime temperatures up to 29 to 32 C, while daily averages around 20 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 6 to 11 C. No showers or rainfall recorded during past week in Southwest region. Rain is needed in whole region for