The recent $7.3 million in federal money to Cereals Canada is slated for international market improvements and research into the impact of environmental conditions on cereals
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Federal funds announced for Cereals Canada
Cereal leaf disease minimal in Alberta but be aware of blown-in stripe rust
The province received variable precipitation this spring which had pathologists and producers expecting the arrival of members of the leaf spot complex. However, Kelly Turkington with the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lacombe Research and Development Centre said they may have been scorched by the July heat wave.
How to avoid plant growth regulator pitfalls
Growth regulators can reduce lodging problems if used right
How, when and on what crops producers should consider applying a plant growth regulator if they want to avoid both lodging and product-use pitfalls.
VIDEO: New fusarium forecasting tool on deck
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Mapping Tool coming in spring 2024
Predicting where and when fusarium head blight develops can be a challenge, but a new online tool aims to make decision-making easier for cereal growers. Paul Bullock, senior scholar at the University of Manitoba, was at St. Jean Farm Days on Jan. 10 to give attendees a preview of what the new Fusarium Head Blight
Solid footing for Manitoba’s winter cereal crops
The fall had some quirks, but an open seeding window boosted interest in the crop
Manitoba’s winter cereals are off to a good start. Anne Kirk, cereals specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, and Alex Griffiths, agronomist with the winter wheat program of Ducks Unlimited Canada, both report plenty of fields in good shape, particularly those seeded in the prime window in early to mid-September. “We have had some moisture this September,
Are winter cereals headed for a comeback?
Early harvest creates more options for field selection
Winter wheat and fall rye acreage in Manitoba has been declining in recent years, but an early harvest could see winter cereals bounce back. “In terms of field selection, this is a much better year to be planning and planting winter cereal varieties than last year,” said Manitoba Agriculture crop extension specialist Anne Kirk. Why
New seed treatment designed to boost cereals
Product centred on enhancing phosphorus solubility and improving early vigour
Boosting nitrogen use to reduce nitrogen-based fertilizer applications, has been a feature of several products in the past five years. Lalrise Start SC liquid inoculant aims to improve another key nutrient. The seed treatment designed to enhance phosphorus solubility has received full commercial registration and will be available in spring 2024 for spring wheat, oats,
Getting the numbers on winter cereal varieties as fall planting approaches
Before you plant, make sure you’ve got the winter wheat or fall rye variety that works for you
Yield results are in from the 2020 MCVET (Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team) fall rye and winter wheat testing locations. In addition to yield, agronomic and disease-resistance information for tested varieties is shown in the variety description tables. Things to consider Comparing yields: Data provided in the yield comparison tables helps to compare varieties at
Letters: What’s the true value of life?
A recent article by Allan Dawson on seed royalties included this statement under the ‘why it matters’ heading: “The seed industry says Canadian farmers need to pay more for cereals varieties to make farms profitable.” In my understanding of the world there is a lot of history behind that statement, history which we need to
Combatting sprout damage in cereal crops
There are ways to minimize the harm to your farm during a wet fall
After an extremely dry summer that hindered crop development, farmers are now seeing late-season moisture that is impacting quality in areas all over Western Canada. Farmers have expressed significant concerns with sprouting in particular. But there are strategies to maximize your return and profits. For many years falling number (FN) has been an important global
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