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Flea beetles are present in Manitoba canola fields every year, but this year’s infestation is worse than usual.

Worst year ever for flea beetles?

June 10 is the deadline for full crop insurance coverage in Canola Area 2

By Allan Dawson June 8, 2018

If you think flea beetles are worse this year, you’re not alone. “I haven’t done formal surveying, but I feel pretty confident in saying yes, it is absolutely worse this year,” Angela Brackenreed, the Canola Council of Canada’s eastern Manitoba agronomy specialist, said June 7. “From my personal experience, not that I am long in

Hogs, Local news

Five more cases of PED confirmed as of June 1

CVO and Manitoba Pork working to trace back source of virus

By Lorraine Stevenson June 8, 2018

The hog sector remains on high alert following more confirmed cases of the deadly PED in barns in southeastern Manitoba. Six cases of PED have now been confirmed as of June 1. The first case was confirmed in a finisher barn May 15. As of the end of last week, the virus has been found

The U.S. Midwest has been fighting emerald ash borer for years. Seen here is a residential street in Toledo, Ohio. Both photos were taken in the summer. The first is from 2006 when emerald ash borer was first discovered, the second shows the near-total devastation the pest caused by 2009.

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LAID WASTE: emerald ash borer a looming threat

A concerted effort will be necessary to preserve ash trees that shelter homes and fields

By Lorraine Stevenson June 7, 2018

A village council in Manitoba’s Interlake thinks it’s a good idea to prevent an invasive insect from destroying local trees. Dunnottar just doesn’t know what it would do if emerald ash borer (EAB) chews its way into town. “We’ve sort of been aware of it,” said Village of Dunnottar Mayor Rick Gamble. “But we’re not

Crops, Local news

Flea beetles, cutworm numbers cause for concern

Manitoba Insect & Disease Update for June 6, 2018

By Manitoba Agriculture June 7, 2018

Diseases: No disease incidents reported this week. Insects: Flea beetles and cutworms continue to be the main insect concerns. Flea beetles are a concern in many canola fields and foliar insecticide applications are occurring in many areas. There has also been some reseeding of canola because of flea beetle feeding. Now that cutworms are getting larger and their feeding more prominent, some economic populations have been

Forages, Local news

‘Hay Day’ arrives for forage growers in WestMan

Forage and grassland conditions for Western/Central Manitoba as of June 6

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association June 6, 2018

Alfalfa is advancing very quickly in most of the West/Central area and is at or getting close to the optimum stage for dairy quality forage. Reports this morning still has alfalfa growing at a rate of one inch per day or more. Green Gold Report for Western/Central, June 4 This is the fifth release for

This field in the East Interlake has advanced to the flowering stage.

Forages, Local news

Hay day a mere days away for EastMan

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern Manitoba/Interlake as of June 4

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association June 5, 2018

With cool weather since May 31, there has been a slowing in some of the alfalfa fields in the East. With the return of warm weather Hay Day should be June 10th for the Eastern area. RFV have increased is some fields as the plants tend to put out more leaves than stem. With the

A mixed grass/alfalfa field gets its first cut in EastMan.

Crops, Forages, Local news

Rain relief brings good news for forage crops

The initial dour outlook for forage is looking brighter now that the dry spell has broken

By Alexis Stockford June 5, 2018

Forage growers are seeing a glimmer of hope for the first time this season, with stands jumping from the recent rains. Some areas broke 10 millimetres of cumulated monthly rainfall for the first time in the last week of May. Brandon counted just over 55 millimetres through May and June as of June 3, while

A new report prepared by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities cites the key role rural communities continue to play in nation building but the considerable limitations and challenges they also face.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Rural reality — new report cites ways to tackle the challenges

FCM report details the challenges of thinning populations and what’s needed for small-town Canada to grow and prosper

By Lorraine Stevenson June 5, 2018

A new report from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities hopes to convince Ottawa to revive the Rural Secretariat. The chair of the national municipal lobby group’s rural forum says they hope the federal government can come to better understand the challenges and opportunities of rural Canada. The FCM’s 28-page report Rural Challenges — National Opportunity:

Madison McGee of Deloraine releases her lasso as her and Rayna Mortensen of Souris competed in the  junior team roping competition.

Livestock, Local news

PHOTOS: Riding and roping

Manitoba youth hit the saddle for the annual rodeo season

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 5, 2018

It’s youth rodeo season again and young people from across Manitoba are participating in this proud rural tradition. Oak Lake hosted the annual Manitoba Junior High Rodeo Finals May 26 and 27, along with their regular high school event. Photographer Sandy Black was present and captured these images. The Manitoba High School Rodeo Finals will

Manitoba cattle producers are scrambling for hay while they wait for their pastures to regrow.

Livestock, Local news

Slow-growing pasture means feed questions for producers

Pastures are slow growing this spring and last year’s feed surplus is starting to dwindle

By Alexis Stockford June 5, 2018

Gord Adams of Deloraine has a feed problem, and he’s not the only one. The beef producer is among many Manitoba farmers reaching the limit of their feed supplies while pastures remain unable to fully support herds given poor regrowth. “We’re pretty much out of hay here now and we’ve been kind of trying to

Daily Network News

Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois

Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein

Spain detects first swine fever cases outside initial Barcelona outbreak zone

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