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By the end of testing, most alfalfa fields were in the late-bud stage or starting to flower.
Forages, Local news

‘Hay Day’ came early, but haying came late

Green Gold program issues final report for 2016

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This year’s hay crop got off to an early start, but you can’t say the same for hay harvest. The Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association last week issued the final report for the Green Gold program, which tracks progress of the province’s alfalfa crop. Participating producers submit twice-weekly samples for testing of relative feed value
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Crops, Forages, Weather

Rain causes extreme haying delays

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CNS Canada –– Excessive rain and high humidity over the past few weeks are causing major problems for haying operations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “We should be well underway in our progress and I think we are far behind right now,” said Leanna Rousell, executive director of the Saskatchewan Forage Council. The majority of Saskatchewan
Along with a number of information sessions, Manitoba Hay Day held an equipment 
demo with various makes of central pivot disc mowers and balers.
Forages, Livestock

A nice day to make hay

Manitoba Hay Day provided attendees with details on cutting time, 
equipment tips, baling recommendations and an on-site equipment demo

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Hay Day has a new home. The annual Manitoba Agriculture event was held for the first time at the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiative’s (MFBI) Brookdale site after two years in participating farmers’ fields. It attracted more than 100 producers seeking information on how to produce top-quality hay every season and featured extension specialists from
Alfalfa passes optimum stage, haying activity across much of Manitoba
Crops, Forages, Weather

Alfalfa passes optimum stage, haying activity across much of Manitoba

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for June 8, 2016 (final report)

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Alfalfa is now past the optimum stage throughout most of the province and haying has started. Looking at the RFV (relative feed value) for most areas we are at or below the 150 point and in some cases closer to 130 RFV for pure alfalfa stands. Weather conditions at the beginning of the week have
Lodged alfalfa in a field in southeastern Manitoba.
Crops, Forages, Weather

Recent rain makes for challenging hay cutting

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for June 2, 2016

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With the continued rain throughout the Province getting first cut hay up at the Optimum stage for Dairy Quality hay was a challenge. For most areas an opportunity existed if producers wee going for alfalfa silage and forages had a very limited amount of grass in them. Another factor to watch for is that as producers get delayed, they may
Alfalfa weevils are starting to make their mark on some Manitoba alfalfa fields.
Crops, Forages, Local news

Alfalfa fields in late veg stage, alfalfa weevil damage cropping up

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports as of May 30, 2016

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Eastern Fields in the area are in the early to late bud stage with very little change likely due to the daytime temperatures remaining in the low 20’s this past weekend. Looking at the forecast this week it looks like we will continue with rain and cooler temperatures which may help in slowing the drop
LaBroquerie alfalfa.
Crops, Forages

Rapid alfalfa growth sees ideal RFV values fast approaching

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for May 24, 2016

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With the rapid growth of the alfalfa over the weekend, the results from yesterdays clipping in Eastern Manitoba indicate that we are presently averaging a RFV of 195. Looking at some of the samples they are at or close to a RFV of 170. Remember 170 is used to determine HAY DAY with the target
Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal
Crops, Forages

Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Report for May 19, 2016

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Eastern Manitoba After the hard frost on May 16 there was some concern the crop may have been damaged. Looking at fields on the morning of May 19, although there was visible damage, the extent across the Green Gold fields was very minimal. The picture above is generally what was seen in most of the fields. There
Early spring grazing sets the stage for the entire growing season
Crops, Forages

Early spring grazing sets the stage for the entire growing season

Here's a few management options for you to consider

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Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association – Even though winter feed stores may still be adequate the urge to get cows to grass is escalating. Turning cows out on immature forages too early can have consequences, with the biggest challenge being to avoid permanent damage by overgrazing. If forages are overgrazed early, permanent damage of the stand

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