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Alberta’s canola harvest is so far pegged at about 71 per cent complete. Photo: Lisa Guenther/File

Poor weather continues to hamper Alberta harvest

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team November 1, 2019

Snow, rain and cold winds continued to hamper harvest operations in Alberta during the week ended Oct. 29, according to the latest provincial crop report. Total harvest progress across the province was pegged at 81 per cent done, which was up eight points from the previous week. Southern Alberta was farthest along, at 95 per

In spite of all the weather challenges Sask. producers have faced this fall, hope remains that crops will make it to the bin before harvest season is over. Photo: File/Greg Berg

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team October 31, 2019

MarketsFarm – Saskatchewan farmers continued to plug away at the harvest over the past week, with 90 per cent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 28, according to the latest provincial report. That was up seven points from the previous week, but still behind the five-year average of 96 per cent complete.

Crop Report, News, Weather

Losses expected for unharvested cereal crops, flax

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 29

By Manitoba Agriculture October 29, 2019

Southwest Region No rain or snow fell this week, allowing farmers a chance to continue harvest in the Southwest region. Wet conditions in the southeastern districts and the north of PTH 45 continue to hamper harvest. Many farmers have harvested the bulk of their acres at this point, when compared to two weeks ago. Overall,

Markets

Prairie oats market stable, but strong

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin October 28, 2019

Oats bids in Western Canada have stabilized for the time being, as the weather concerns that propped up the market at the beginning of the month are largely factored in. “It’s a pretty stable market. Stable, but strong,” said Scott Shiels, of Grain Millers Inc. in Yorkton, Sask. Prices moved up at the beginning of

Crop Report, News, Weather

Soybean, corn crops stand up to snowfall, harvest progress at 77 per cent

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 22

By Manitoba Agriculture October 22, 2019

Southwest Region Above 0C and sunny weather prevailed much of last week following the snow, with rain showers near Killarney and Mountainside. Some +10C daytime temperatures occurred, but overnight freezing slowed snowmelt in southern and eastern districts. Pockets around Hamiota, Miniota, Russell and west of Virden did not get as much snow compared to other

Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, News

Farming, poetry and math carved path for agricultural researcher

Faces of Ag: Award-winning grain preservation researcher Digvir Jayas’s fierce work ethic and mentorship abilities began under his grandfather’s tutelage on a farm in India

By Geralyn Wichers October 22, 2019

As a boy, Digvir Jayas got up early. His grandfather got up at 4 a.m., got ready for work, and woke him up to go to their farm in the Indian countryside. It was a small farm by Canadian standards. They raised cattle and water buffalo and planted two to three rotations of crops per

Crop Report, News, Weather

Remaining crops get buried, broken under heavy snowfall

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 15

By Manitoba Agriculture October 15, 2019

Southwest Region Snowstorms across the region halted all harvesting progress. The storm brought heavy, wet snow to the majority of the region. Eastern parts of the region were harder hit compared to southern and northwestern districts. Brandon, Neepawa, and Carberry recorded 40 to 70 cm of snow. High winds were drifting over roads and accumulating

Crops

Fall management key to weed resistance

It’s in the fall you see what worked and what you can change up for next year

By Duncan Morrison October 15, 2019

When it comes to weed control, fall is often one of your best windows to find out how it’s going and what issues are on the horizon. Tammy Jones, Manitoba Agriculture weed specialist, says the fall season offers a planning window for next year and lets farmers evaluate what went right or wrong this season.

Currently available crop protection products can only knock back wireworms, not eliminate them.

Crops, News

Are wireworms’ days numbered?

Once you have wireworms, it’s hard to get rid of them, but that might be changing once BASF’s new seed treatment launches in 2021

By Alexis Stockford October 15, 2019

Growers will soon be able to knock back wireworm populations rather than just holding the line. BASF says it is two years away from launching its new cereal seed treatment, Teraxxa, on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. The seed treatment will introduce a new chemistry to the market. Teraxxa will be a Group 30

Crop Report, Crops, News

Crop quality decreasing with rains, severe sprouting seen in unharvested acres

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 8

By Manitoba Agriculture October 8, 2019

Southwest Region Another cool and wet week in the Southwest region. Rainfall was variable but enough to stop harvesting many days. Harvest operations resumed late Sunday into Tuesday. Harvest is about 60 per cent complete in general. Majority of areas south of #1 highway are close to 65 to 70 per cent done, while some

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Oats

Poor weather continues to hamper Alberta harvest

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

Losses expected for unharvested cereal crops, flax

Prairie oats market stable, but strong

Soybean, corn crops stand up to snowfall, harvest progress at 77 per cent

Farming, poetry and math carved path for agricultural researcher

Remaining crops get buried, broken under heavy snowfall

Fall management key to weed resistance

Are wireworms’ days numbered?

Crop quality decreasing with rains, severe sprouting seen in unharvested acres

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