Wet weather across Manitoba has dampened haying hopes for dairy and beef producers. For dairy producers, waves of rain have made it difficult to put up hay before alfalfa reaches the pre-bud stage, after which protein levels decline. “That’s our goal, but Mother Nature’s been making it kind of tough to do that,” said Henry Holtmann, a Manitoba dairy
Haying foiled by frequent rain
First cuts across the province have been hindered by wet conditions
Stripe rust in the wind
Recent weather conditions may have given Manitoba an aerial dose of stripe rust spores
Producers are urged to monitor their fields for stripe rust and other diseases and to ensure timely fungicide application after wind analysis showed stripe rust spores might have blown in during the last month.
Funds for low-carbon industry coming to agriculture
Three-quarters of newest Low Carbon Economy Fund supported projects related to agriculture: government
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced they will invest $10.9 million in Manitoba initiatives through the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF).
New sclerotinia tool on offer
Tool launched by Xarvio for Field Manager platform
Sclerotinia risk tool launched by Xarvio for Field Manager platform
Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
Wet weather means growers might be headed back to the trenches against the fungal disease
The ground is wet again, and that means potential sclerotinia issues for Manitoba canola growers. Timely fungicide application is crucial to stay ahead ofthe disease.
Mechatronics program a go at Assiniboine College
The anticipated technical skills program in Brandon is almost ready to welcome its first cohort
Assiniboine College is now accepting applications for a new three-year mechatronics program covering mechanical and electronics engineering skills that agricultural employers increasingly say they want.
Wawanesa farmer gains grain elevator licence
Local firm another grain handling alternative for farmers to sell their grain
At a time when the grain elevator ownership pool is shrinking, Ellis Farm Supplies is entering the market
Agriculture eager, but regulations lag on drone spraying
Ag industry losing patience with the lack of regulatory movement on spray drones
Farmers and agribusiness want to take advantage of drone spraying technology. Too bad it’s illegal in Canada. Industry is frustrated with rules it says aren’t keeping up with technological advance, and are leaving farmers at a competitive disadvantage globally.
Ample precipitation sets stage for wheat midge
After a series of dry springs dampened the pest’s prospects, it’s set to return
A wetter spring should get Manitoba wheat growers out and scouting for wheat midge.
Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada
The federal government has invested over $5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 earmarked for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities like canola
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