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Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 18

Conditions as of August 30, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture August 30, 2016

Harvest 2016 continued across Manitoba. There were challenges due to wet weather and field conditions in some areas, as well as high grain moisture contents. To date, spring wheat yields range from 30 to 90 bushels per acre, barley 60 to 100 bushels per acre, oats 80 to 175 bushels per acre, field peas 15

Beef cattle, Livestock

Washington begins killing wolf pack for preying on livestock

By GFM Network News, Steve Gorman August 29, 2016

Reuters — Wildlife agents authorized to eradicate a group of 11 wolves for repeated attacks on cattle in Washington state have hunted down and killed six animals from the condemned pack and are searching for the rest, a state game official said on Monday. State biologists fatally shot two members of the so-called Profanity Peak

Our History, Weather

Wet weather far from a distant memory

Our History: August 2014

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 25, 2016

Weather in recent years may have some farmers thinking almost fondly of the 1980s, which were even drier than the 1930s. Above is our weather page from just two years ago in the August 28, 2014 issue. Daniel Bezte wrote about yet another unusually strong area of low pressure which had brought more rain. The

Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 17

Conditions as of August 22, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture August 22, 2016

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

By Manitoba Agriculture August 15, 2016

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

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

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 12, 2016

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

Crops

EU regulators to investigate Dow, DuPont merger

By Foo Yun Chee, GFM Network News August 11, 2016

Brussels | Reuters –– EU antitrust regulators have opened a full investigation into Dow Chemical and DuPont’s proposed US$130 billion merger, saying the deal may reduce competition in crop protection, seeds and some petrochemicals. The European Commission said the deal, which would create the world’s largest integrated crop protection and seeds company, may also hurt

Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 15

Conditions as of August 8, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture August 9, 2016

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

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market comes back to life

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 9, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $4-$6 higher on average — in some cases as much as $10 higher in the major feeding regions of Alberta. A couple of auction barns held their first yearling sale of the year and optimism returned with a vengeance. A minor bounce in feeder and live cattle futures along

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 

By Jennifer Paige August 8, 2016

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

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Pasture

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 18

Washington begins killing wolf pack for preying on livestock

Wet weather far from a distant memory

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 17

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 16

Livestock water supplies still a concern after oil spill

EU regulators to investigate Dow, DuPont merger

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 15

Klassen: Feeder cattle market comes back to life

McDonald’s backs Manitoba research project

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