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Winter wheat harvest shows effect of winter thaw

A warm spell this past winter has left an unfortunate legacy

By Alexis Stockford August 24, 2017

Manitoba’s winter wheat yields won’t be breaking any records this year. Early-season concerns over winterkill are now being realized at the grain bin as harvest progresses. Much of the east, central Manitoba and Interlake reported poor or patchy regrowth in early 2017, something experts blamed on a mid-winter melt. “In eastern Manitoba, there was a

Crops, Local news

VIDEO: Getting down to your roots

Crop Diagnostic School offered a cutaway view of how crop roots move through soil

By Allan Dawson August 23, 2017

Along with her colleagues, Marla Riekman, land management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, took up a shovel last month at Crop Diagnostic School to help show what’s going on underground with roots. Allan Dawson met up with Riekman to learn about the types of root systems in crops, how they extract nutrients from the soil, the effects of

Ousman Sonko presents to Global 4-H Summit attendees. The summit ran July 11-14, 2017,  in Ottawa.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

4-H fuels Gambian youth quest for change

Gambia’s 4-H program may not have been directly involved in the recent shifting political sands, but 4-H members were in the fray, Global 4-H presenter says

By Alexis Stockford August 23, 2017

A recently roused youth demographic, including 4-H members, has set its sights on social engagement in Gambia as the country takes its first steps away from the 22-year reign of former leader Yahya Jammeh. That’s according to Ousman Sonko, vice-principal of the Rural Development Institute’s Department of Community Development and a presenter at the Global

News, Other

Strong loonie not major threat: FCC economist

Canada still competitive with an 80-cent dollar

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 23, 2017

The Canadian dollar’s flirtations with the 80 U.S. cent mark is not likely to undermine agriculture’s potential for the rest of the year, said the principal agricultural economist at Farm Credit Canada. When FCC issued economic outlooks for agriculture back in January, it said the low dollar relative to the U.S. currency had been a

Cereals, Crops, News

Check moisture before applying pre-harvest glyphosate

By Sask Wheat Release August 22, 2017

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission is reminding wheat producers to know the moisture content of their crop before applying pre-harvest herbicides and to always apply according to the label information. “With the increased scrutiny many chemicals are receiving, especially from export markets, it’s important to always apply them correctly,” says Sask Wheat chair Bill Gehl.

News, Poultry

Poultry boards not letting their guard down as NAFTA preparations begin

The U.S. has a healthy trade surplus with Canada for eggs and poultry

By Alex Binkley August 22, 2017

Dairy may be getting all the attention in the upcoming NAFTA negotiations, but the chicken, egg and turkey boards aren’t letting their guard down as talks begin in mid-August. “The government has been clear in its support for supply management and we are confident it will continue to support and protect supply management during the negotiations

Tour attendees kneel to get a better look at the mix during the Aug. 4 tour focusing on green manure at Carnegie Farms north of Brandon.

Crops, Local news

The making of a green manure mix

Grain-only operation one of several tours organized by the Manitoba Organic Alliance

By Alexis Stockford August 22, 2017

For organic grain farmers without livestock such as Carnegie Farms north of Brandon, green manure has become a mainstay for nutrient management. Visitors to the fully organic operation’s field day Aug. 4 took in two green manure mixes, ranging from peas, beans, oats and buckwheat to a field with all of the above, plus kale,

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Fair weather quickly advances crops, winter cereal harvest nearly complete

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 21

By Manitoba Agriculture August 21, 2017

Warm temperatures continue to advance crops quickly. Rain fell throughout the province, but most areas received limited amounts and more is still needed. Harvest of winter cereals and peas is nearing completion. Spring cereal harvest continues, and canola is starting to be harvested in the central region. Haying continues, but in dry areas there is

Willard (l), and son David Moffett have common interest in keeping farming history including “old iron” working.

Country Crossroads, Local news, Other

Passion for antique farm machinery

This father and son share the love of farming equipment of the past

By Darrell Nesbitt August 21, 2017

You may take the man from the farm, but you can’t take the farm from the man.” That definitely sums up a father and son from Strathclair, who love telling stories of the past from their shop on the town’s outskirts. Willard Moffett and his son David are well known for their passion for antique

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Appoint a farmer to the Senate

By John Morriss August 21, 2017

On one hand it’s tempting to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” because the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee certainly isn’t broke. Reading transcripts of meetings of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee can be a bit of a chore, as members often engage in partisan politics. That’s not only a

Daily Network News

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack found, towed to shore, TASS says

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Canadian finance minister talks supply chain integrity, pork tariffs with Chinese vice premier

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