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Wireworms have historically been a challenge when it comes to chemical control.

Wireworm survival behaviour unearthed

Wireworms travelled deep into the soil for winter, research out of Atlantic Canada found

By Geralyn Wichers July 7, 2023

Wireworms can dig deep into the soil to avoid frost and survive cold temperatures, according to research out of Prince Edward Island. Christine Noronha, an entomologist with Agriculture Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Charlottetown, recently studied how deep, and at what times, wireworms were on the move in the soil. There are no in-season chemical options

(Video screengrab via FirebirdMills.com)

Crops

Ardent Mills to buy further into gluten-free

Company plans deal for North Dakota pulse miller Firebird

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News September 29, 2021

A major North American flour miller plans to stretch its reach further into the gluten-free milling market with a deal for a North Dakota processor. Ardent Mills said Monday it plans to buy the assets of Firebird Artisan Mills, which processes pulses and specialty grains at Harvey, N.D., about 240 km south of Brandon, Man.

Other, Our History

When buckwheat acres were abundant

Our History: April 1964

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 10, 2019

This ad from our April 7, 1983 issue reminds of a time when buckwheat was a more significant crop in Manitoba. There were 90,000 acres reported in the province that year, and there had been as many as 135,000 in 1979. However, only 5,465 acres were reported to crop insurance in 2017. Continental Grain, though

Our History

Better yields with Manor Buckwheat

Our History: March 1984

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 2, 2017

Buckwheat was still a significant crop in Manitoba in the 1970s and 1980s, exceeding 100,000 acres some years, and SeCan was promoting the Manor variety in our Mar. 1, 1984 issue. However, acreage has declined to the point where it is no longer reported by Statistics Canada. In that issue, we reported that the U.S.

Crops, Markets, Weather

Manitoba buckwheat in need of higher temperatures

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus July 10, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s buckwheat crops are off to a good start, little affected by storms, but now the crops need heat. According to Rejean Picard, a provincial farm production extension advisor at Somerset, Man., the crops started off strong, as June’s weather provided good establishing conditions. The same can’t be said for July, however.

Crops, Oilseeds

Research supports new uses for Manitoba crops

Flax might be a help to people with high blood pressure

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff December 3, 2014

The federal and provincial governments have awarded $341,000 to Manitoba researchers developing foods as drug alternatives and better genetics from crops produced in the province. “These projects will explore the attributes of a wide range of crops from buckwheat to flaxseed and focus on the health benefits for consumers in a global market,” said Agriculture

Cereals, News

Buckwheat snack food impresses at food show

By Lorraine Stevenson January 27, 2012

A new made-in-Manitoba snack food has been named one of the top 12 natural foods at an international gourmet food show in San Francisco. Buckshots, a roasted buckwheat snack, may have vaulted the crop from obscurity to significant new interest, too. Many of the Canadian, American, and global buyers attending the 2012 Winter Fancy Food

Cereals, Crops

Buckwheat Focus Of Health Benefits Study

By Daniel Winters February 3, 2011

Local research into buckwheat is looking at new product possibilities based on the potential health benefits from consuming stone-milled flour, sprouted grain and green leaves. The Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network (MAHRN), which began working with grower groups about 18 months ago to explore new ways to market crops in the province, is co-ordinating research efforts

Cereals, Country Crossroads

A New Year, New Recipes

By Lorraine Stevenson January 6, 2011

Most of us start January with resolve to take better care of our health, eating well, exercising regularly, and finding a bit more of that “balance” we seek in our lives. It can be tricky to stay fit during a long Manitoba winter, unless we’re skiers and skaters, or walk a great deal. Fortunately, many

Cereals, Country Crossroads

Why Eat Buckwheat?

January 6, 2011

It possesses high levels of dietary fibre, antioxidants and vitamins and is nutritionally superior to many of even the most healthful grains. Buckwheat is also a good option if you are eliminating gluten from your diet because it is entirely gluten free. The latest research indicates that buckwheat may even help with the management of

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Tag Archives Buckwheat

Wireworm survival behaviour unearthed

Ardent Mills to buy further into gluten-free

When buckwheat acres were abundant

Better yields with Manor Buckwheat

Manitoba buckwheat in need of higher temperatures

Research supports new uses for Manitoba crops

Buckwheat snack food impresses at food show

Buckwheat Focus Of Health Benefits Study

A New Year, New Recipes

Why Eat Buckwheat?

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