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Researchers at the Brandon Research and Development Centre are conducting a plot trial on various 
forages to determine what is most productive in Manitoba conditions.
Livestock

Sainfoin’s forage potential tested

Trials at the Brandon Research and Development Centre aim to see how 
the crop will measure up in a second-cut system compared to alfalfa

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Does sainfoin have the potential to be a productive second-cut system, comparable to alfalfa? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers intend to find out. At the Brandon Research and Development Centre they have seeded two varieties of sainfoin, Melrose and AC Mountainview, in both pure stands and mixed with grasses. Mae Elsinger, an AAFC range
Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 17

Conditions as of August 22, 2016

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Sporadic rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions have slowed harvest progress in areas of Manitoba. However, harvest does continue as weather and field conditions allow. Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is complete. Winter wheat yields range from 50 to 100 bushels per acre, with an estimated provincial average of 75 bushels per acre.
Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 16

Conditions as of August 15, 2016

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Crops are maturing rapidly across Manitoba. The 2016 harvest was slowed by the continuing wet conditions in some areas of Manitoba. However, harvest operations did occur where field and weather conditions allowed. Harvest of winter wheat, fall rye, spring wheat, barley, oats and field peas continues. To date, reported winter wheat yields range from 50
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Livestock

Britain to plug EU funding gap for farms, colleges

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London | Reuters — Britain will fill a gap of as much as 4.5 billion pounds (C$7.5 billion) in funding for agriculture, universities and its regions that will open up when Britain leaves the European Union, finance minister Philip Hammond said. Scientists, farmers and others who got EU funding were facing uncertainty after Britain voted
The city of Prince Albert, which has closed its water intake from the North Saskatchewan River, is again supplying its rural water utility, but from a different source. (CityPA.ca)
Livestock

Livestock water supplies still a concern after oil spill

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While cleanup and water testing continue on the North Saskatchewan River, livestock producers with river access are still advised to find alternate water sources. Jenifer Heyden, livestock specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture in North Battleford, said ministry staffers and Husky Energy did work with a few producers who were having trouble accessing alternate water sources, to
Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 15

Conditions as of August 8, 2016

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Strong weather systems passed through several areas of Manitoba throughout the week. Heavy rains and strong winds halted harvest operations and resulted in lodging of crops.However, harvest did resume where field and weather conditions allowed. Winter wheat yields are ranging from 50 to 95 bushels per acre, with good quality reported to date. Swathing or
Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager 
of sustainability for McDonald’s Canada.
Livestock, Local news

McDonald’s backs Manitoba research project

Newly established beef and forage research farm recently 
opened its doors to showcase value to sector


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McDonald’s Canada sees itself as a longtime partner of the Manitoba beef industry. It contributed $25,000 in February to the Manitoba Beef and Forage Industry for a collaborative project of science-based research to enhance ecosystems, producer profitability and build awareness of the beef and forage industry. One McDonald’s executive says the now-completed pilot is just

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