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Rain came to some parts of Manitoba over the long weekend but much of the province remains dry.
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Rain needed for germination

But don't seed too deep to find it

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Despite dark clouds and much thunder, the May long weekend weather failed to deliver the dust-settling, crop kick-starting rain many farmers are anxiously awaiting. “So it’s some but it’s not really enough to make a big difference that’s for sure,” he added, noting most areas of the province need between half an inch and an
LaBroquerie alfalfa.
Crops, Forages

Rapid alfalfa growth sees ideal RFV values fast approaching

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for May 24, 2016

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With the rapid growth of the alfalfa over the weekend, the results from yesterdays clipping in Eastern Manitoba indicate that we are presently averaging a RFV of 195. Looking at some of the samples they are at or close to a RFV of 170. Remember 170 is used to determine HAY DAY with the target
Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2016

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Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth.
Feds seek ideas for Growing Forward 3
Crops, Livestock, News

Feds seek ideas for Growing Forward 3

A new website from the federal Agriculture Department gives growers a chance to have their say on farm programs

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Now’s your chance to tell the federal government how farm policy should look in Canada. The federal Agriculture Department has set up a website to seek feedback on what is and isn’t working in Growing Forward 2 (GF2) and what should be in Growing Forward 3 (GF3). In a statement, Lawrence MacAulay, the federal agriculture
KAP’s membership fees are collected through a checkoff. KAP president Dan Mazier says the fee is worth it, but those who disagree can apply for a refund. Farmer Shelley Mitchell says KAP membership should be “opt in” not “opt out.”
Crops, Local news

KAP defends its refundable membership fee checkoff

Farmer Shelley Mitchell wants changes so those who don’t want to be members can avoid the deduction

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A western Manitoba farmer says Keystone Agricultural Producers is wrong to put the onus on farmers to opt out of membership and the group’s refundable checkoff. Shelley Mitchell, who farms with her husband Byron Bellow between Baldur and Cypress River says KAP needs to revisit its funding model. “This has been a flawed program from
Crops, Local news

KAP head says crop insurance changes unnecessary

Dan Mazier is skeptical about suggestions recently made by former MASC chair Frieda Krpan

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A call for farmers to pay a greater share of crop insurance costs isn’t sitting well with the head of the province’s general farm organization. Dan Mazier, president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), says he doesn’t like the idea farmers pay more for crop insurance and he doesn’t believe it would reduce crop insurance
Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal
Crops, Forages

Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Report for May 19, 2016

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Eastern Manitoba After the hard frost on May 16 there was some concern the crop may have been damaged. Looking at fields on the morning of May 19, although there was visible damage, the extent across the Green Gold fields was very minimal. The picture above is generally what was seen in most of the fields. There
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Crops

Bayer confirms US$62 billion cash offer for Monsanto

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Frankfurt | Reuters –– German drugs and chemicals group Bayer AG said it had made an offer to buy U.S. seeds company Monsanto for US$122 per share in cash, or a total value of $62 billion including debt, to create the world’s biggest agricultural supplier. Bayer said on Monday that the proposal made to Monsanto’s
Editorial: What’s in a name?
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: What’s in a name?

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The newly elected Pallister government wasted little time putting its stamp on government in this province. Almost as fast as you can say Ralph Eichler, the provincial department responsible for agriculture got a new name this month: Manitoba Department of Agriculture (MDA). It has a nice simple ring to it. But it also reflects a
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: An unsettled long weekend en route

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After a pretty chilly weekend it looks like summer is going to try and move back in during this forecast period, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures expected. This forecast period will begin with an area of high pressure building to our southeast and an area of low pressure over far Western Canada. Together,

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