RFV values in alfalfa see dramatic drop

MFGA Green Gold Reports for June 13

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Published: June 16, 2022

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Reports of alfalfa weevil are coming in from central Manitoba growers.

Western

The outcome of the fields are increasing in yield and height in the majority of the regions. The RFV lost 59 points over 5 days. The optimum cutting date is June 20. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Western Manitoba; opens as PDF)

Central

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The RFV has dropped 56 points over the past 5 days. There have been reports of the alfalfa weevil being spotted in the fields. The optimum cutting date is June 20. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Central Manitoba; opens as PDF)

Eastern/Interlake

Haying has started in the southeast corner. The RFV went down 63 points in the past 5 days. The optimum cutting date is June 16. (click here to read the full Green Gold Report for Eastern/Interlake; opens as PDF)

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