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Soybean acres are now higher than wheat, but it’s not certain whether they’re high enough to attract a crushing plant to the province.

Manitoba soybean acreage now higher than red spring wheat

By Allan Dawson July 20, 2017

Manitoba farmers’ affection for soybeans has hit new heights. Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) projects 2.3 million acres of insured soybeans this year, up 39 per cent from last year’s record and for the first time higher than Canada Western Red Spring wheat. In 2000, Manitoba farmers insured just 18,419 acres of soybeans. Insured plantings

Crops, Weather

Southern Saskatchewan dry, but Prairies mostly OK for now

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries July 6, 2017

CNS Canada — Dry conditions in southern Saskatchewan are cause for vigilance, but rain could still pull out a healthy harvest, according to a provincial soil and nutrient specialist. The area of concern lies within a triangle shape, with the northern tip at Saskatoon, one arm stretching southeast to Weyburn, Estevan and the U.S. border,

A farmer works in his sugar cane field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India February 28, 2015.

Crops, International news

Sweet paradox: India’s drought-stricken farmers plant thirstiest crop

Erratic prices for vegetables, oilseeds and pulses limit the incentive for farmers to plant them

By Rajendra Jadhav October 31, 2016

Despite pleas from the government not to, Indian farmers like Santosh Wagh went right back to planting sugar cane as soon as the first nourishing monsoon rains brought water to his drought-stricken region of central India. For growers like Wagh, a 35-year-old from the Marathwada region in the west of India’s Maharashtra state, sugar cane

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 22

Conditions as of September 26, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture September 26, 2016

Producers in Manitoba continue to harvest spring cereals, canola, flax, edible beans and soybeans. The first acres of sunflowers and grain corn were also harvested. However, harvest progress was slowed over the weekend due to rainfall. Winter wheat and fall rye is emerging with excellent germination and stand establishment reported. Fall field work including post-harvest

Crops, Local news

Time to scout for lygus bugs in canola and sunflower crops

Manitoba Insect and Disease summary for August 3

By Manitoba Agriculture August 5, 2016

Summary Insects: Insects of highest importance to scout for currently are Lygus bugs in canola and sunflowers, and banded sunflower moths in sunflowers. Only trace levels of soybean aphids have been found so far. Although a couple of traps monitoring adults of bertha armyworm had moderate counts in the Northwest, and a few traps had counts in the uncertain risk

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 10

Conditions as of July 4, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 4, 2016

The warmer and drier weather conditions were welcomed by Manitoba producers. All crop types, particularly the warm season crops including grain corn and soybeans, are benefiting from the warmer weather. The more favourable weather conditions are allowing some acres impacted by excess moisture to recover. However, continuing wet field conditions and symptoms of excess moisture

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 9

Conditions as of June 27, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture June 27, 2016

Severe weather systems containing strong winds, heavy rains and hail passed through several regions of Manitoba over the weekend. Damage to crops from hail and strong winds range from light to severe with assessments continuing over the next several days. The wet weather conditions continue to impact crops in many areas of the province as

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 7

Conditions as of June 13, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development June 13, 2016

Crops benefitted from the warmer temperatures and drier weather conditions earlier in the week and allowed producers to make progress on weed control operations. Excess moisture conditions in some areas of Manitoba are impacting crop growth, particularly in the lower areas of the fields. Crop yellowing is evident. Wet field conditions also continue to hamper

Rain came to some parts of Manitoba over the long weekend but much of the province remains dry.

Crops, Local news, Weather

Rain needed for germination

But don't seed too deep to find it

By Allan Dawson, Shannon VanRaes May 26, 2016

Despite dark clouds and much thunder, the May long weekend weather failed to deliver the dust-settling, crop kick-starting rain many farmers are anxiously awaiting. “So it’s some but it’s not really enough to make a big difference that’s for sure,” he added, noting most areas of the province need between half an inch and an

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 2

Conditions as of May 9, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development May 10, 2016

Seeding progress in Manitoba is estimated at 48 per cent complete. Seeding is 45 per cent complete in the Southwest Region, 35 per cent complete in the Northwest Region, 40 to 75 per cent complete in the Central Region, 45 per cent complete in the Eastern Region and 40 per cent complete in the Interlake

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures climb on technical trading, rising wholesale prices

U.S. grains: Soybeans regain ground on slowed South American harvest

Agriculture Canada expects farmers to plant more canola, less pulses in 2026/27

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Manitoba soybean acreage now higher than red spring wheat

Southern Saskatchewan dry, but Prairies mostly OK for now

Sweet paradox: India’s drought-stricken farmers plant thirstiest crop

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 22

Time to scout for lygus bugs in canola and sunflower crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 10

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 9

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 7

Rain needed for germination

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 2

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