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Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 5

Conditions as of May 30, 2016

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Seeding is nearing completion for the 2016 season in Manitoba, with progress estimated at 96 per cent complete. With the recent rainfall and warmer temperatures, majority of seeded crops are experiencing rapid germination, emergence and growth. Field operations have been hampered by rainy weather conditions during the week and over the weekend in some areas
LaBroquerie alfalfa.
Crops, Forages

Rapid alfalfa growth sees ideal RFV values fast approaching

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for May 24, 2016

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With the rapid growth of the alfalfa over the weekend, the results from yesterdays clipping in Eastern Manitoba indicate that we are presently averaging a RFV of 195. Looking at some of the samples they are at or close to a RFV of 170. Remember 170 is used to determine HAY DAY with the target
Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2016

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Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth.
Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal
Crops, Forages

Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Report for May 19, 2016

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Eastern Manitoba After the hard frost on May 16 there was some concern the crop may have been damaged. Looking at fields on the morning of May 19, although there was visible damage, the extent across the Green Gold fields was very minimal. The picture above is generally what was seen in most of the fields. There
A pea/oat/tillage radish cover crop seeded in early August, pictured on October 17.
Crops

Cover crops breaking out of livestock niche

Benefits of cover crops shown to accrue to grain portion of mixed operations, causing some without livestock to consider them

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Cover crops could be a game changer for Manitoba, and not just for mixed crop and livestock operations. Typically those farms have been the earliest adopters of this new technique, said Michael Thiele, who works with the province’s grazing clubs through a Ducks Unlimited program. “These guys growing cover crops are finding that using and
The “one and only disker” for what the farmer wants!
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The “one and only disker” for what the farmer wants!

Our History: February 1957

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In February 1957 you could buy “The one and only disker” which was built in the farmers’ own factory here in Winnipeg by men who know what the farmer wants!” At the annual meeting of the Manitoba Vegetable Growers, directors complained about lack of co-operation from the provincial government in setting up compulsory inspection stations
Quality winter feed will promote a more successful calving season, says expert
Beef cattle, Livestock

Quality winter feed will promote a more successful calving season, says expert

For strong cows at calving time, MAFRD livestock expert says to focus on the 
content of winter feed and keep your eye on the thermometer

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Having profitable calves next fall starts with not shortchanging their mothers now, a livestock extension specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives says. “Based on research conducted by the Western Beef Development Centre, reproduction is five times more important than growth rate and 10 times more important than carcass quality when it comes to
sunflower head at harvest
Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: Issue 21

Conditions as of September 21, 2015

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Above normal temperatures allowed for excellent harvest progress over the past week in Manitoba, with harvest of spring cereal crops nearing completion. Harvest of canola, flax, edible beans and soybeans continues. Sunflower harvest has also started in the Central and Eastern Regions, and grain corn harvest is expected to start shortly in some areas of

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