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Looks good, smells good, isn’t good

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 30, 2012

An Alberta Agriculture beef specialist says that ideal growing conditions in many areas should mean above-average first-cut hay yields, but nutrient content is another matter. “With higher yields, the nutrients available from the soil are distributed in the plant material, and nutrients are diluted down and are not as concentrated as in other years,” Barry

Forages, Livestock, News

Ranchers cull cattle as drought shrivels crops

By Carey Gillam July 20, 2012

Reuters / U.S. ranchers are rushing to sell off some of their cattle as the worst drought in nearly 25 years dries up pastures and thins hay supplies. The more desperate in the Midwest are hauling water into areas where creeks have run dry and are scrambling to secure scarce and high-priced hay to keep

Crops, Forages, Livestock, Livestock Markets, News

Heat wave has little impact on auction traffic

By Brent Harder July 20, 2012

Activity was very limited at cattle yards across the province during the week ended July 13, with only a pair of auction marts holding sales. Much of the province was hit by a heat wave throughout the week, that brought with it temperatures well into the 30 C range, and even higher humidex readings. However,

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Dry heat helps fields recover from excess moisture

By Manitoba Agriculture July 12, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary The continuing warm and dry weather conditions are advancing crops, allowing producers to make good progress with haying operations, and permitting herbicide and fungicide applications to continue. Strong weather systems passed through parts of the Southwest, Northwest and Central Regions causing damage to trees and farm infrastructure. Only impact to crops noted

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Drier weather heats up growing conditions

By Manitoba Agriculture July 1, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary A return to warm and drier conditions is welcomed by many Manitoba producers. All crop types, particularly the warm-season crops of grain corn, sunflowers, edible beans and soybeans are benefiting from the recent change in weather. The favourable weather conditions are also allowing acres impacted by excess moisture to recover. However, there

Cereals, Crops, Forages, News, Oilseeds

Crop holding its own as rainy weather continues

June 16, 2012

Provincial Summary: Seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated to be 98 per cent complete. Some reseeding is still occurring. Generally, the condition of most crop types is rated as good. Heavy rains in some areas of Manitoba have resulted in ponding and saturated soil conditions, mainly in the lower and poorly drained areas of the

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A little more sunshine and a little less wind please

By Manitoba Agriculture June 5, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary Seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated to be 92 per cent complete. Majority of Manitoba received precipitation and accumulations varied from three mm up to 60 mm. Stand establishment has generally been good to excellent for most crop types. However, reseeding of fields has occurred due to factors such as wind damage,

Crops, Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock, News

Green Gold early-warning system advises on first-cut alfalfa timing

May 31, 2012

The Manitoba Forage Council’s Green Gold program, which provides a forecasting service for optimizing harvest times for first-cut alfalfa, will be keeping a close eye on the progress of this year’s crop, just as it has for the past 17 years. John McGregor, who gathers and tests alfalfa samples each spring under the program for

Forages, Livestock, News

Pastures vary widely amid topsy-turvy spring

By Daniel Winters May 30, 2012

While the east side battles forest fires, the normally dry southwestern  pastures are poised for lush growth

Pasture conditions around the province this spring seem to be a mixed bag of sorts, ranging from lush to bone dry. In a topsy-turvy turn of events, the southwest, where drought is the rule rather than the exception, ample rains have set the stage for good pasture conditions, said Jane Thornton, a pasture and rangeland

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Seeding has passed the halfway mark

By Manitoba Agriculture May 17, 2012

Weekly Provincial Summary The majority of producers continued to make excellent seeding progress across all regions of Manitoba. The Central and Eastern Regions are the most advanced, followed by the Northwest, Interlake and Southwest Regions. Overall, seeding is over 50 per cent complete in Manitoba. Topsoil moisture conditions remain variable across Manitoba. Isolated areas in

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U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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