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Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 14

Conditions as of August 2, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture August 3, 2016

Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is underway in Manitoba. To date, preliminary reports indicate winter wheat yields range from 60 to 95 bu/acre, and fall rye yields range from 40 to 90 bu/acre. Weekend thunderstorms resulted in variable amounts of precipitation, hail activity and lodging of crops across some areas of Manitoba. The majority

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 13

Conditions as of July 25, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 26, 2016

Severe weather systems containing strong winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and hail passed through several areas of Manitoba. Field and forage crops, as well shelterbelts and farm infrastructure, were impacted by the storms. Crop damage, including lodging and stalk breakage, ranges from light to severe. Assessments are continuing. The warmer temperatures benefitted all crops, particularly the

By the end of testing, most alfalfa fields were in the late-bud stage or starting to flower.

Forages, Local news

‘Hay Day’ came early, but haying came late

Green Gold program issues final report for 2016

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 25, 2016

This year’s hay crop got off to an early start, but you can’t say the same for hay harvest. The Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association last week issued the final report for the Green Gold program, which tracks progress of the province’s alfalfa crop. Participating producers submit twice-weekly samples for testing of relative feed value

News

Ag In Motion: Live Blog (wrap up)

See and read about the newest agricultural technology in the field

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 21, 2016

Ag In Motion, Western Canada’s first outdoor farm expo, features live demonstrations of field equipment, crop plots and interactive agribusiness exhibits showcasing the products and services relevant to your business. Staff from Grainews, Alberta Farmer Express, the Manitoba Co-operator and the Western Producer will be on-site from July 19-21 covering the event via live blog. Visit the live blog on

Crops, Weather

Salvaging hail-damaged crops

By Alberta Agriculture, GFM Network News July 21, 2016

Storm damage to crops can result in problems with nitrate accumulations, especially if the crops were heavily fertilized or manured in the spring to optimize yield. “With volatile weather comes storm damage and, for some producers, this means salvaging crops for feed,” says Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Airdrie. Hanson cautions

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 12

Conditions as of July 18, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 19, 2016

Generally good growing conditions continue to advance crops across Manitoba. Localized thunderstorms did result in significant precipitation amounts and crop lodging in some areas of the province. Majority of acres and crop types are in the flowering and grain fill stages of development. Disease pressure and insect activity continues to be monitored as the growing

Our History

A mail-in coupon for bale stooker “particulars”

Our History: July 1967

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 14, 2016

This ad for the Williamson bale stooker in our July 13, 1967 issue reminds that it used to be that if you wanted “particulars” on a piece of equipment, you had to phone or write rather than visit the company’s website. Our main story that week described Manitoba’s crop conditions as a “hodgepodge.” Crops were

Crops, Weather

Soggy conditions stress Saskatchewan’s crops

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News July 14, 2016

CNS Canada –– Crops were hit hard by rain in many parts of the province during the period of July 5-11, according to a report from the Saskatchewan government. Lloydminster, Estevan and Carrot River were just a few of the communities hit hardest by the precipitation. In some cases, areas in eastern and southern regions

Crops, Forages, Weather

Rain causes extreme haying delays

By Erin Debooy, GFM Network News July 13, 2016

CNS Canada –– Excessive rain and high humidity over the past few weeks are causing major problems for haying operations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “We should be well underway in our progress and I think we are far behind right now,” said Leanna Rousell, executive director of the Saskatchewan Forage Council. The majority of Saskatchewan

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 11

Conditions as of July 11, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 11, 2016

Areas of Manitoba saw thunderstorm activity resulting in heavy rainfall, strong winds and hail. Assessments of crop damage due to hail is continuing. Crop lodging also occurred, particularly in spring and winter cereal crops. Fungicide applications continue in many crop types to manage disease risk. Livestock producers continue to make slow progress with first cut

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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