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The Flax Council of Canada closed its office on Jan. 31, 2018. Photo: File
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Flax Council of Canada joins up with Canola Council

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Winnipeg | CNS Canada – The Flax Council of Canada has announced a new operating structure; restructuring its board and joining forces with the Canola Council of Canada. The move comes six months after the council shuttered its Winnipeg office and reduced its services. “It’s clear that Canadian flax has tremendous potential, both on the
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Rain needed to sustain crops, hay yields below normal

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 30

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Southwest Region Little to no rain over the past week in most of the southwest region. Areas close to Riding Mountain National Park such as Eden and Wasagaming received 15 to 26 mm. In general, most crops are looking good but require rain. Hot and dry weather is turning crops quickly. Winter wheat and fall
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Hot temps, rainfall sees crops quickly advance

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 23

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Southwest Region Normal to hot temperatures and variable rain events throughout week progressed crops rapidly. Subsoil moisture conditions have recharged with recent rains and provided crops with much needed moisture. Winter wheat and fall rye typically are at the soft to hard dough stage, with some very advanced fields ripening. Fusarium infected kernels in heads
(Dave Bedard photo)
Crops, Markets

Firm, steady flax prices seen in the cards

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CNS Canada — Farmers with flax in the ground should be pleased come autumn. Statistics Canada revised its seeded acreage estimate downward in late June and that, combined with lower carryout stocks and several other factors, should bring strong prices. “Given the demand in the market from China, the United States and potentially even the
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Warm weather, rainfall advance crop development

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 9

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Southwest Region Heavy rains early in the week in parts of the Southwest. Newdale and Minnedosa received the highest amounts of 45 to 50 mm. Hot and dry weather during the remainder of the week advanced crop development, and may have resulted in some crop stress. Warm season crops are benefitting more from the warmer
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Weather sees rise in crop development, dugout levels improve

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 3

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Warm conditions and rainfall over the past week welcomed and has advanced crop development. Herbicide applications are mostly complete. Fungicide applications occurring where disease risk high, crop stage correct and stands looking good. First cut of hay/alfalfa compete or underway with lower than average yields. Pastures and hay/alfalfa have good regrowth where rainfall occurring, dugout
Canola south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops

Canola prices vulnerable after StatsCan report

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CNS Canada — The latest acreage report from Statistics Canada failed to surprise most investors in the market, but still could leave canola futures looking overpriced, according to a trader. “It certainly is a negative number,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg, referring to the agency’s estimate for canola. StatsCan’s report on Friday
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Unknown origin

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“Life, uh… finds a way.” Those words, uttered by actor Jeff Goldblum in the 1993 science fiction blockbuster “Jurassic Park,” leapt to mind last week with word that a genetically modified wheat had been found along a field access road in southern Alberta. Goldblum’s character was blue-skying about exactly how a cohort of all-female dinosaurs
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Severe weather damages crops, cereals see good progress

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 18

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Parts of the Southwest and Central regions saw storms over the past week with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail.  Assessments of crop damage are on going. Warm temperatures and rainfall over the past week have resulted in crops that are advancing quickly. Dry conditions continue to be a concern in some areas. Herbicide applications continue
Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Crops get a lift from warm temperatures, seeding virtually complete

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 11

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Seeding progress is estimated as 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Seeding is complete in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions, with small amounts remaining in the Southwest and Northwest regions. Precipitation was limited in most parts of the province, with the exception being parts of Southwest and Northwest. Most areas could use additional precipitation.

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