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Forage growth in the West/Central area on May 23.

Some winterkill seen in forages, alfalfa growth advancing quickly

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern, Central and Western Manitoba as of May 23

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association May 26, 2017

This is the first release for the Green Gold program in 2017 assessing forage conditions in Manitoba. Reports will be issued from various areas of the Province (Eastern, Central, Interlake, and Western) in the weeks and months ahead. The reports below highlight the most recent forage conditions for Eastern, Central and Western Manitoba: Green Gold report for

A field in the western Pembina Valley region is one of several in the area to report patchy regrowth.

Forages, Local news

Eyes on winterkill as producers assess forage stands

Some forage fields are lagging, a number of producers in the east and  central Manitoba have said, but the final toll is still up in the air

By Alexis Stockford May 23, 2017

It appears forage producers in eastern Manitoba are suffering the same weather-related winterkill that hit winter wheat in the region. The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) says it has got reports of damage in the southeast corner of the province, while producers in the western Pembina Valley have also noted poor regrowth. “Part of

Forages, Local news

Southeast Manitoba sees considerable winterkill in alfalfa

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Report for May 18, 2017

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association May 23, 2017

Fields throughout the Southeast have experienced considerable winter kill due in part to the mild conditions this past winter and rains that may have reduced the insulating effect of the snow and/or caused icing that suffocated the alfalfa. Winter Kill Hopefully most of you have walked your alfalfa fields and assessed if you have any

Larry Wagner, a Virden-area producer discusses his management strategies in a pasture on his operation last summer.

Forages, Livestock

Bale grazing – benefiting the pasture and your wallet

Bale grazing has the potential to reduce overwintering costs and leaves substantial  nutrients behind, promoting increased forage production and quality

By Jennifer Paige October 17, 2016

Not only can bale grazing reduce costs and time in the tractor, it can also boost forage growth and overall production. “The advantages of bale grazing are that you are able to save money and reduce operating cost by lowering yardage, tractor use and removing the need to haul manure,” said Shawn Cabak, livestock specialist

Crops, Forages, Weather

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News October 6, 2016

CNS Canada — There seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year, as wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. Finding high-quality hay could be the challenge, however, according to crop watchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “It’s been tough for guys to put four to five

Researchers at the Brandon Research and Development Centre are conducting a plot trial on various  forages to determine what is most productive in Manitoba conditions.

Livestock

Sainfoin’s forage potential tested

Trials at the Brandon Research and Development Centre aim to see how  the crop will measure up in a second-cut system compared to alfalfa

By Jennifer Paige August 30, 2016

Does sainfoin have the potential to be a productive second-cut system, comparable to alfalfa? Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers intend to find out. At the Brandon Research and Development Centre they have seeded two varieties of sainfoin, Melrose and AC Mountainview, in both pure stands and mixed with grasses. Mae Elsinger, an AAFC range

Manitoba has approximately 231 different species of native bees, including 24 different species of bumblebees.

Local news

More than just bumblebees

A new research project at AAFC is assessing habitat  for the 231 different species of native bees in Manitoba

By Jennifer Paige August 22, 2016

How pollinator friendly is your farm? A new study being conducted at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research and Development Centre is looking to gather data on the province’s native bees and create an on-farm habitat-assessment tool. “We don’t have a lot of information on native bees in Manitoba but we are starting to get

Larvae on sclerotinia infected plant tissue.

Crops, Local news

Crop insect concerns low, some soybean crops report brown spot

Manitoba Insect and Disease summary for August 17

By Manitoba Agriculture August 18, 2016

Summary Insects: Insect pest concerns are currently low. Most canola crops are now past the stage where Lygus bugs would be of concern. Only trace levels of soybean aphids have been found so far. Grasshopper counts have so far generally been low. Plant pathogens: Various diseases continue to be reported in field crops.. Disease Update Corn:

Crop Report, Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 16

Conditions as of August 15, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture August 15, 2016

Crops are maturing rapidly across Manitoba. The 2016 harvest was slowed by the continuing wet conditions in some areas of Manitoba. However, harvest operations did occur where field and weather conditions allowed. Harvest of winter wheat, fall rye, spring wheat, barley, oats and field peas continues. To date, reported winter wheat yields range from 50

Crops, Forages, Weather

Rain causes extreme haying delays

By Erin Debooy, GFM Network News July 13, 2016

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

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

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