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VIDEO: Scouting flax crops for pasmo

Do you know how to identify this flax disease and when to look for it?

By Allan Dawson July 31, 2017

At the recent Crop Diagnostic School, Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson spoke with Rachel Evans, extension agronomist with the Flax Council of Canada, about what flax producers can do to avoid pasmo appearing in their flax crops. Video editing by Greg Berg.

Crops, Markets, Weather

China’s requirements leave Canadian flax piling up

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus July 5, 2017

CNS Canada –– Stalled demand from a key international buyer has caused a buildup of flax inventories in Canada, with more crops on the way. Demand on the ingredient side of the flax market has been steady, said Mike Popowich of processing firm TA Foods at Yorkton, Sask. “But we’ve experienced a bit of a

Crops, Oilseeds

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

The group is worried more acres could see the return of Triffid

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 12, 2017

With the latest official acreage estimates showing a jump in flax acres across much of Western Canada, the Flax Council of Canada is urging caution. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest Seeded Acreage Report is expecting 1.1 million acres to go into the ground this year, putting pressure on seed supplies, and putting the integrity of

Crops

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 12, 2017

With the latest official acreage estimates showing a jump in flax acres across much of Western Canada, the Flax Council of Canada is urging caution. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest Seeded Acreage Report is expecting 1.1 million acres to go into the ground this year, putting pressure on seed supplies, and putting the integrity of

Crops, Markets

Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus March 21, 2017

CNS Canada — Strong demand for Canadian flax, combined with small production, has driven prices up, which could tempt producers making seeding choices this spring. Last year, the amount of flax seeded in Canada was down about a third from the previous growing season. As a result, stocks are short, despite large carryover. Demand, however,

Research on getting the bitter taste out of flax oil caused researcher Martin Reaney to discover something new.

Crops, News

Bioproduct innovators adding unique value to agriculture seed stocks

Flax is one crop that’s been receiving plenty of attention from this Ontario-based effort

By John Greig February 28, 2017

Researchers and entrepreneurs are delving deeper into the natural properties of crops, as seed stocks for everything from construction resins and boards and panels for buildings and cars to concentrate health foods. Many of those projects are being funded by the BioProducts AgSci Cluster, brought together as part of BioIndustrial Innovation Canada with funding from

Crops, Weather

Prairies tell a tale of two flax crops

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin October 20, 2016

CNS Canada — A large portion of Canada’s flaxseed crop is still in the field, leaving questions over the size and quality of what will eventually be harvested. About a third of the flaxseed crop is still left in the field in Saskatchewan, by the estimate of Tom Leier, senior grain buyer with Scoular Special

Crops, Local news

Lygus bugs reach economic thresholds in canola fields

Manitoba Insect & Disease summary for July 27

By Manitoba Agriculture July 28, 2016

Summary Insects: Lygus bugs around economic threshold levels have been noted in a few canola fields in eastern Manitoba. Banded sunflower moth adults have also been noted; late bud to early bloom stage is when sunflowers should be monitored for seed feeding insects like banded sunflower moth, Lygus bugs, and red sunflower seed weevils. Trace levels of soybean aphid have been found on soybeans near Fannystelle and Lac du Bonnet;

Crops, Markets, Weather

Flax growers scout soggy fields as prices edge upward

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus July 11, 2016

CNS Canada — Producers are assessing the effects of weekend rains that soaked flax crops in Western Canada, while prices have ticked up slightly as data reflects shrinking acres. Flax fields in western Manitoba saw thunderstorms and powerful winds, which knocked out power in some areas of the province during the weekend. Parts of southeastern

Crops, Markets

Flax industry fighting to regain lost acres

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus May 13, 2016

CNS Canada — After losing ground to pulses this year, a flax industry group is working on ways to be competitive going forward. “It’s the year of the pulses, and certainly growers are taking advantage of good prices for pulses,” said Don Kerr, president at the Flax Council of Canada, referring to the United Nations

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain, hogs fall back

U.S. grains: Chicago grains and oilseeds rise on recent dollar weakness, biofuel optimism

Western Canadian resentment not exceptional — or highest in country — pollster says

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VIDEO: Scouting flax crops for pasmo

China’s requirements leave Canadian flax piling up

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

Bioproduct innovators adding unique value to agriculture seed stocks

Prairies tell a tale of two flax crops

Lygus bugs reach economic thresholds in canola fields

Flax growers scout soggy fields as prices edge upward

Flax industry fighting to regain lost acres

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