A sprouted wheat kernel, with the sprout within the contour of the germ as shown here, is classified as “regular sprouted” as opposed to "severely sprouted." Photo: Grainscanada.gc.ca

Manitoba farmers fight sprouted wheat after rain

Manitoba’s rainy streak in mid-September has led to some sprouting problems in unharvested wheat fields

Rain in mid-September has led to wheat sprouting problems in some Manitoba farm fields, jeopardizing wheat quality for some farmers who’d hoped for top dollar from this year’s crop.





A wheat crop ripens in central Manitoba in early September. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Canadian wheat breeding review seeks value for farmer funds

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says they invest a lot on behalf of farmers; they want to make sure those funds are going to pack the most punch

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says they invest a lot on behalf of farmers; they want to make sure those funds are going to pack the most punch.

A swathed cereal crop is combined in west-central Manitoba Aug. 30. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Herbicide resistance thriving in Manitoba wild oats

Farmers’ weed battle with wild oats isn’t getting any easier, with growing herbicide resistance increasing risk that spraying won’t beat it back

Farmers’ weed battle with wild oats isn’t getting any easier, with growing herbicide resistance increasing risk that spraying won’t beat it back.



A Lexicon combine harvests crop near Altamont in 2020. PHOTO: ALEXIS STOCKFORD

Manitoba farm profits under pressure

Manitoba farmers are facing down a double hit of high input costs, like fertilizer, and low grain prices as they harvest their next crop

Manitoba farmers are facing down a double hit of high input costs, like fertilizer, and low grain prices as they harvest their next crop.


A soybean crop in central Manitoba Sept. 9, several days after frost hit the region. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Manitoba soybeans dodge frost damage

Frost hit large parts of Manitoba in early September, but wasn’t prevalent or long-lasting enough to cause concern for soybean fields

Frost hit large swaths of Manitoba in early September, but wasn’t prevalent or long-lasting enough to cause concern for soybean fields.