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Reports of alfalfa weevil are coming in from central Manitoba growers.

RFV values in alfalfa see dramatic drop

MFGA Green Gold Reports for June 13

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association June 16, 2022

Western The outcome of the fields are increasing in yield and height in the majority of the regions. The RFV lost 59 points over 5 days. The optimum cutting date is June 20. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Western Manitoba; opens as PDF) Central The RFV has dropped 56 points

Seeding progression in 2022 compared to previous years.

Crop Report, Crops, News

Manitoba seeding 87 per cent complete, recent rains halt progress

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 6, June 14, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture June 14, 2022

Overview A concentrated push to finish seeding this past week led to a sharp increase in planted acres, with many farms in the Eastern, Central, and Southwest regions finished seeding, while parts of the Interlake and eastern side of the Northwest region remain unplanted. Some reseeding of canola has occurred after crusting events and severe

Pushing back the first cut may impact whether farmers can get in their second or third, says John McGregor, extension support with the MFGA.

Crops, Forages

Hope for hay, despite late spring

Alfalfa stands got a slow start, but are ready to surge, assuming they get heat to go with the moisture

By Alexis Stockford June 9, 2022

It’s been one of the latest starts on record for forage, but 2022 still has the potential to be the province’s first decent hay year since 2017. John McGregor, extension support with the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA), says the first alfalfa clippings of the year are now in for analysis. “It is slow

Farmit Manitoba

Home to roost

Wildlife habitat on the Cuthberts’ land along Delta Marsh will last, no matter who holds the title

By Don Norman June 3, 2022

Nestled on the south edge of Lake Manitoba’s Delta Marsh, where it meets Portage Creek, there sits a pastoral slice of paradise. The tract covers 31 acres of riparian habitat, wetland, forest and meadow, and is home to hundreds of species of wild animals and birds — plus two humans, Cal and Elaine Cuthbert. For

Close-up file photo of an alfalfa plant in a Canadian field. (Jennifer Seeman/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Forages

P.E.I. seed potato producers backed for ‘soil-building’

Province puts up $3 million for BMP program

By GFM Network News May 21, 2022

In an attempt to support its potato farmers following trade suspensions with the U.S. over potato wart, the government of Prince Edward Island plans to put up $3 million in new funding for a program that will help farmers shift to “soil-building crops.” “In our meetings with industry and the P.E.I. Potato Board, the need

Crops, Weather

Planting progress picking up in Saskatchewan

By GFM Network News, Marketsfarm May 20, 2022

MarketsFarm — Overall spring planting across Saskatchewan reached 33 per cent complete as of Monday, according to the latest weekly crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture. Despite the good progress over the week, that’s still 20 points behind the five-year average. When compared to the excellent progress this time last year, the gap expands to 41

Corn Heat Unit (CHU) historical accumulation between May 1 or June 1 and Sept. 30.

Crop Report, Crops, News

Heavy rains slow seeding progress, acres well-behind five-year average

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 2, May 17, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture May 17, 2022

Overview Continued wet soils and an unfavourable forecast has further delayed the bulk of seeding starts in Manitoba. Heavy rainfall in Western Manitoba stopped progress in the Southwest and Northwest regions, while the Eastern, Central, and Interlake regions got started over the weekend. Many fields still have wet spots, and farmers are attempting to find

Cool spring temperatures and impacts of drought may cause a delay in turnout.

Livestock, News

Extreme weather expected to delay pasture turnout

Last year’s drought and this year’s very slow spring mean trouble for pastures

By NDSU Release May 5, 2022

Following a cooler-than-normal spring 2022 and the 2021 drought, cattle producers should expect a delay in grass development and growth this spring. “Air temperature is the main environmental factor that determines the rate of grass development,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “Each leaf produced on a stem requires

Hungry cattle wait in the snow in Matthew Atkinson’s farm in western Manitoba.

Livestock, Weather

Wherefore art thou, spring?

Manitoba’s late dose of winter has further strained feed and complicated calving

By Alexis Stockford April 29, 2022

Spring doesn’t seem to be getting any closer for the beleaguered cattle sector. Feed supply was already tight a month ago, groups like the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) had reported. Farmers wondered how long they would be able to keep cattle back from pasture — pasture in dire need of a strong start without the

Spring grazing needs to be managed to acclimatize the horse and prevent health issues.

Columns, Livestock

Care required when introducing the horse to spring pastures

Horse Health: Too-rich forage before acclimation can lead to discomfort and health issues

By Carol Shwetz April 20, 2022

It is tempting to allow horses unlimited access to springtime pastures as soon as the grass turns green, particularly after a long winter. Yet mindful management of this transition in a domestic environment is crucial to the well-being of the horse. In natural rangeland conditions the new spring grasses are covered with a dry forage

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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