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Manitoba Acres Shift Away From Soybeans

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 9, 2011

Soybean acres in Manitoba this summer will end up well below expectations, as planting delays and insurance deadlines cause producers to shift away into canola. Statistics Canada had pegged the intended soybean area in Manitoba around 690,000 acres following a survey in late March, a sharp increase from last year’s 520,000 acres. However, with a

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In Brief… – for Jun. 9, 2011

By Reuters June 9, 2011

New target:Former Dauphin MP Inky Mark has been elected by acclamation Manitoba director of Canada’s National Firearms Association. Mark served as Conservative MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette for 13 years until last September when he retired from federal politics. He has also served as mayor of Dauphin. “Inky is a valuable addition to our team,” said

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What’s Up – for Jun. 9, 2011

June 9, 2011

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. June 9-11:Canadian Angus Association annual meetings, Elkhorn Ranch, Clear Lake. Registration deadline May 30. For more info visit mbangus.ca or call 1-888-622-6487. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info visit www.seedgrowers.ca/meetingsandevents or call

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North Dakota Wheat Growers Running Out Of Time

June 2, 2011

Farmers in the top wheat state of North Dakota will not get all their intended wheat, corn and canola acres seeded this spring due to heavy rains and flooding. “Sunflowers and soybeans will be the biggest winners in North Dakota,” as alternative crops to plant given their shorter growing season, said Jim Peterson with the

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EU’s Rapeseed Woes May Boost Canadian Canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 2, 2011

ICE Futures Canada canola contracts surged higher during the week ended May 27, hitting their strongest levels in months as persistent weather issues in the Prairies, along with activity in outside markets, provided support. Without any fresh weather news, canola could be running out of steam to the upside, but any profit-taking setbacks should be

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Seed Broadcasting Tips

By Allan Dawson June 2, 2011

Broadcast seeding, the option of last resort, could become the only option left to farmers struggling with wet fields and rainy forecasts. Extension officials don’t recommend the strategy, whether by air or floater, but with time running out, they’re offering their best advice for how to make it work. As of May 25 some farmers

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Tips For Late-Seeded Sunflowers

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 2, 2011

The U.S. National Sunflower Association has these tips for farmers on the Northern Plains hoping to overcome a late spring and cash in with a good crop of sunnies. Sunflower is one of the last crops that can be planted in the northern region. Once established, the crop grows quickly. Common strategies agronomists and farmers

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Crop Report – for Jun. 2, 2011

By Manitoba Agriculture June 2, 2011

SOUTHWEST Over the past week producers were able to make some seeding progress. Conditions remain wet in most areas with producers selecting fields that are dry enough for field operations. Rainfall over the weekend will further delay seeding. Most areas reported 20 to 30 millimetres of precipitation. Seeding of spring wheat is 15 to 30

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Not Too Late To Plant

June 2, 2011

Where did the time go? You were so eager to get started in the garden then suddenly it’s June. That well-planned garden (painstakingly planned during the dreary winter months) was only partially accomplished. Life just kind of got in the way – graduation parties to plan, Mother’s Day, school events, soccer games, waterlogged soil. Here’s

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In Brief… – for May. 26, 2011

By Reuters May 26, 2011

Accelerated efficiency: The chief executive of Viterra says plans to scrap the Canadian Wheat Board’s marketing monopoly on western wheat and barley would likely accelerate improvements to the grain transportation system. “Obviously, change brings more change, so that certainly may accelerate that change in creating greater efficiencies in that system,” said Mayo Schmidt May 18.

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