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Averaged global sea surface temperature anomalies (in degrees Celsius) for the week centred on May 2, 2018. (NOAA Climate Prediction Center graphic)

El Nino pattern could emerge by 2018-19 winter

By GFM Network News, Reuters May 10, 2018

Reuters — The El Nino weather pattern, associated with warmer and wetter weather than usual that may give rise to damaging conditions, could emerge by the 2018-19 Northern Hemisphere winter, with neutral conditions expected to prevail through November this year, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. The last El Nino, a warming of

Ford’s 2018 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab pickup. (Ford.com)

Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

By GFM Network News May 10, 2018

Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The supplier, Chinese-owned Meridian Magnesium Products,

Markets

NAFTA talks drag on as U.S., Mexico spar over autos

By Anthony Esposito, David Ljunggren, GFM Network News May 9, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Top-level talks to update the North American Free Trade Agreement made little headway on Wednesday as the U.S. and Mexico sought to settle differences over the key issue of automobiles, three well-placed sources said. With time fast running out to reach a deal, the two NAFTA members are discussing a U.S.

Markets

‘Progress’ seen by ministers at NAFTA talks, but breakthrough elusive

By Anthony Esposito, GFM Network News May 8, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Canadian, Mexican and U.S. officials hailed progress on revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Tuesday as efforts focused on crafting new rules for the auto sector, but there was no sign of a major breakthrough. Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Mexican Economy

Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Seeding underway into dry soils, rain needed soon after

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 7

By Manitoba Agriculture May 7, 2018

Soils are becoming dry. Rain is needed to aid in crop germination and emergence. Favourable weather and field conditions have allowed seeding operations to get underway in most areas of Manitoba. Spring cereals and peas are being seeded throughout the province; corn, canola, and soybeans are being seeded in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions.

Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association's Green Gold program is seeking producers with hay fields that are mostly alfalfa, fairly new, and in good condition.

Forages, Local news

WANTED: Hay fields for Green Gold testing

MFGA program is nearly set to begin

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association May 2, 2018

Over the past 4-5 years DFM producers have participated in MFGA’s Green Gold program by submitting samples of alfalfa during the period of May and June. If you are interested in participating in the program in 2018 please contact John McGregor by email at [email protected] or call 204-396-9217. See below for more information. We believe the MFGA

The Elbe River at Oberrathen, southeast of Dresden. (CIA.gov)

Crops

Germany plans to toughen conditions for insecticide use

By GFM Network News, Reuters May 2, 2018

Berlin | Reuters — Germany plans to make it more difficult for farmers to use crop insecticides in a bid to preserve biodiversity, an environment ministry document showed. “Insect biomass has fallen by more than 75 per cent in the last 27 years in Germany,” according to the paper seen by Reuters on Wednesday, saying

When cows are making milk for calves, their own nutritional needs are higher too.

Beef cattle, Livestock

Feed the cow, feed the calf

Ensuring that cows receive adequate nutrition after calving is critical

By NDSU Release May 1, 2018

The most crucial time for your cows to be fed right is right after calving. “The first 60 to 90 days post-calving is the most nutritionally demanding period in the production cycle of a cow and arguably one of the most important in achieving production goals,” says Janna Kincheloe, the North Dakota State University Extension

Environment Canada on April 30 released this forecast map for the probability of above-normal precipitation for the period of May through July 2018.

Crops, Weather

May showers likely to leave growers unsatisfied

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News April 30, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s Prairies can expect to see regular rainfall in most regions during May, but it likely won’t be enough to offset dry conditions recorded over the past several months. According to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas City, the first half of May should see average rainfall amounts in most

Livestock

Vet college’s full accreditation survives funding cut

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 28, 2018

The looming exit of one of its major funding partners notwithstanding, the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has earned full accreditation through 2024. The American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education, the accrediting body for veterinary colleges in North America, recently confirmed Saskatoon-based WCVM’s status as “Accredited (w/minor deficiency).” “Minor

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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