Alfalfa buds develop, increase in growth with recent heat

MFGA Green Gold Reports for June 8

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Published: June 13, 2022

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Alfalfa buds develop, increase in growth with recent heat

[UPDATED: June 15, 2022, due to additional results received for Central and Western regions]

Western

Areas of the western section have developed early buds with the recent heat. Wind damage has occurred on some of the plant leaves. The RFV gained 4 points in 48 hours. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Western Manitoba; opens as PDF)

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Central

The RFV has dropped 14 points in the past 48 hours. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Central Manitoba; opens as PDF)

Eastern/Interlake

The plants in the southeast corner are heading into the early bud stage, with increasing growth due to the heat. The RFV has gained 6 points in the past 48 hours. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Eastern/Interlake; opens as PDF)

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