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Farmers need permission to burn off fields

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Producers who choose to burn crop residue are reminded that authorization is required to burn crop residue between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15. Authorizations are issued daily by 11 a.m. based on weather, moisture and favourable smoke dispersion conditions, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives says in a release. Night burning is banned year round.
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Fall Tillage: Downsides Outweigh The Positives

Canola Council of Canada Growers have made great strides in advancing no-tillage and conservation-tillage practices. General benefits include reduced fuel use, reduced soil erosion, higher soil moisture reserves (which are welcome most years), and a general increase in profitability. Any return to tillage, even if only one field or across the whole farm for only
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Controlled Burning Season Extended

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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) advises, as a result of the unusually late fall season, the province has extended the requirement for permits to burn crop residue to Dec. 3. Under the permit program, authorization is required for daytime burning of crop residue. Authorizations are issued for certain hours and in certain areas
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Strip Tillage Touted As Beneficial For Row Crops

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“To me, it’s a real nice compromise.” – GREG ENDRES, NDSU Row crop farmers who want to switch from conventional tillage but not to zero till may find a middle ground with strip tillage. Strip tillage is a system which allows growers to seed directly into a prepared seedbed while still retaining crop residue on
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Always Call Before You Burn

Stubble burning restrictions Manitoba’s crop residue burning regulation restricts daytime burning between August 1 and November 15. Burning at night is illegal. Burning within Burning Permit Areas requires a permit issued by Manitoba Conservation. If you do not comply, you may be fined as much as $50,000. If you must burn, be responsible Before you
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Herbicide Residues Affect Sunflowers

Some crops are more sensitive to herbicide carry-over than others. Sunflowers can be negatively affected by herbicide residues. Visual damage can vary from mild to severe symptoms, but yield potential and quality can be affected greatly. The following recommendations are from the Guide to Field Crop Protection 2009. For more information and to verify risk,

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