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Harvest progress behind five-year average, crop conditions good
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Harvest progress behind five-year average, crop conditions good

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 18, September 6, 2022

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Overview Harvest progress sits at 15 per cent completed across the province, well behind the 5-year average of 51 per cent completed by this time. The effect of delayed seeding, high humidity and frequent rains have had an impact delaying harvest. Ideal harvesting conditions allowed for significant progress this past week. Crop condition looks good
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As harvest looms, China tells farmers to replant or switch crops

Farmers say crops are stunted from lack of water, government sees “serious threat” to food production

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As China’s record heatwave starts to subside, farmers are assessing the damage caused by a prolonged drought while the government is urging them to replant or switch crops where they can. More than 70 days of extreme temperatures and low rainfall have wreaked havoc along the basin of the Yangtze, which supports more than 450
Zachary Frederick presents his phosphorus acid phototoxicity trial at the Canada-Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre field day in early August.
Crops

Rethinking phosphorus acid and phototoxicity

Most leaf damage is cosmetic, not yield-busting, according to recent trials

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Potato growers who use foliar phosphorus acid to lower the risk of storage loss might not need to be so picky when it comes to application, according to recent research. Until now, the need to avoid phototoxicity during application has been emphasized. Producers were advised to apply early in the morning or risk chemical burn on potato leaves. However,
Trials with the potato vine crusher have shown up to 94 per cent reduction in weed germination.  photo:
Crops

Old invention shows promise for weed control in potatoes

Originally designed for insect larvae, the potato vine crusher lowers germination rate of weed seeds

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An invention originally designed to control European corn borer in potatoes has shown potential to reduce weed seeds during potato harvest. Dr. Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, recently discussed the advantages of minimizing weed seeds during harvest to reduce pressure in potato crops. Then a colleague suggested an invention that
Fall rye harvest begins, wheat crops show ‘elevated levels of disease’
Crop Report, Crops, News

Fall rye harvest begins, wheat crops show ‘elevated levels of disease’

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 15, August 16, 2022

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Overview Harvest has started in winter wheat and fall rye, with a good portion of those crops already combined. Reported yields are average for both crops. Crop condition looks good to very good in most parts of the province, pea harvest has begun in the northwest region, and widespread harvest is expected to begin for
(SwissChalet.com)
Livestock

Fairfax proposes takeover of Recipe dining group

Chains include The Keg, Swiss Chalet, Harvey's

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Reuters — Recipe Unlimited Corp. said on Tuesday shareholder and investment firm Fairfax Financial Holdings has proposed to take the Canadian restaurant operator private for $1.23 billion, sending its shares up nearly 50 per cent. The offer price marks a premium of more than 53 per cent to Recipe’s last close. The shares have fallen
Soybean development moving ‘very quickly,’ insect pressures rise on thin pesticide supply
Crop Report, Crops, News

Soybean development moving ‘very quickly,’ insect pressures rise on thin pesticide supply

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 14, August 9, 2022

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Overview Soybean aphids are reaching economic thresholds in scattered locations across Manitoba. Spraying is occurring as-needed, but crops require intensive scouting on a field-by-field basis. Grasshopper pest species are present in all regions – mostly confined to field edges and headlands but moving more as insects reach adult (winged) stages and travel further into fields.
Crop Report, Crops, News

Crop development varies widely, watch closely for pest insects

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 13, August 2, 2022

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Overview Fungicide application is slowing across Manitoba, as crops grow past the appropriate timing windows. Producers have done much more fungicide application in 2022 than in recent years. A few insect concerns have popped up in localized spots across Manitoba, with bertha armyworm spraying reported in the Eastern region. Soybean and pea aphids have been
Fungal disease risk on the rise, soybeans see rapid growth
Crop Report, Crops, News

Fungal disease risk on the rise, soybeans see rapid growth

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 12, July 26, 2022

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Overview Rainfall amounts varied across the province with the highest amounts falling in the Eastern and Interlake regions. Most locations in Manitoba received between 20 to 60 mm in the preceding seven days. The Northwest region is the exception, where rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 32 mm. Frequent rains and generally warm temperatures have

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