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Voluntary Better Than Legislated

By Allan Dawson April 29, 2010

Thousand Seed Weight (grams) Estimated Canola Plant Populations Under Various Seeding Conditions To maximize yield, ideal plant populations range from seven to 14 plants/ft2. At any set seeding rate (lb./ac.), the typical average for emergence is around 50 per cent depending on field conditions. The plant population will also be affected by seed size, measured

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

USDA Loan Rates Favour U. S. Durum

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 29, 2010

For three-times-daily market reports from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca ICE Futures Canada canola contracts held within the tight ranges they’ve been stuck in for the past month during the week ended April 23, although the bias was to the downside as producers began seeding what could be a record-size

Livestock, Oilseeds

Viterra Plans Canola Plant In China

By Rod Nickel April 29, 2010

Canadian grain handler Viterra Inc. confirmed plans April 20 to build a canola-crushing plant in South China with state-owned company Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group Co. The plant will be located at the Port of Fangchenggang in the province of Guangxi and will crush about 680,000 tonnes annually, Viterra said. The move comes as

Cereals, News, Oilseeds

U. S. Crop Program May Reshape Farmland Values

April 29, 2010

U. S. farmer choices between two crop subsidy programs in 2010 will affect farm profits and even farmland values, according to a report published by the Kansas City Federal Reserve. The multi-year U. S. Farm Bill passed in 2008 allows farmers to receive price support payments for grain, cotton and other row crops through a

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Crop Report – for Apr. 29, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture April 29, 2010

SOUTHWEST Little to no rain fell over the past week, with some scattered showers on the weekend. Above-average temperatures have producers seeding about a week earlier than normal – currently, pulse and wheat crops. Seeded acres are still low, with several areas of the region planning to start this week. Most winter crops and hay

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Canola-Seeding Tips

By Allan Dawson April 29, 2010

“The weeds that emerge earlier in the crop are generally the ones that cause the greatest amount of yield loss.” – JOHN MAYKO Before hitting the field here are 10 agronomic tips on seeding canola from John Mayko, a senior agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. 1) Make sure your equipment is ready.

Beef cattle, Country Crossroads

May 1 Is Crocus Festival In Arden, Manitoba

April 29, 2010

RECIPE SWAP Thank you for supporting the recipe swap! We love receiving readers’ favourite recipes and recipe requests. All towns are proud of their heritage and regularly preserve it in neatly kept museums. The tiny town of Arden, east of Neepawa has taken preservation a step further, by highlighting the natural heritage around them too.

Country Crossroads

Gardening With Meals In Mind

By National Garden Bureau April 29, 2010

When planning the garden this season why not think about ethnic cuisine? Italian – Try easy-to-grow basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley. Then add some Romaine, Bibb and Butter lettuces to the garden and follow that with vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, zucchini, beans and of course, garlic. French – Make your own herb mix with

Livestock

Blumenort Hog Processor Receives Federal Funds

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 22, 2010

The federal government is lending $567,500 to the Blumenort-based Country Meat and Sausage Ltd. “This investment will allow Country Meat and Sausage to expand their production and pursue niche markets, giving livestock farmers more opportunities to boost their bottom line,” said Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz April 16.

Cereals, News, Oilseeds, Pulses

China Lifts Import Restrictions On Canada Peas

April 22, 2010

Canada won concessions from China on several farm exports during a trade mission to Beijing and Inner Mongolia, but China’s more-important restrictions on Canadian canola and beef remain in place. China lifted import restrictions on Canadian peas, signed an agreement to buy $100 million worth of malt barley from the Canadian Wheat Board and reopened

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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