alfalfa weevil on an alfalfa leaf

Green Gold forage report sees alfalfa weevils in Eastern Manitoba

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern, Central Manitoba and Western/Interlake as of June 8

This is the tenth release for the Green Gold program assessing forage conditions in Manitoba. Reports will be issued from various areas of the Province (Eastern, Central, Interlake, and Western) in the weeks and months ahead. Hay Day for the Western/Interlake looks to be June 12th. The north portion of the Interlake has seen a rapid drop

budding alfalfa plant

Green Gold forage report sees early bud stage in alfalfa shorter than expected

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern, Central Manitoba and Western/Interlake as of May 27

This is the seventh release for the Green Gold program assessing forage conditions in Manitoba. Reports will be issued from various areas of the Province (Eastern, Central, Interlake, and Western) in the weeks and months ahead. The reports below highlight the most recent forage conditions for Eastern, Central Manitoba and Western/Interlake: Green Gold report for Eastern Manitoba,



Swathed canola near Elphinstone awaits drier weather.  Photo: Laura Rance

Rain, rain go away

Recent rains and forecasts for more along with shorter days and cooler temperatures are delaying Manitoba’s harvest

Harvest is looking like spring — too wet. Most of agro-Manitoba received rain last week, and again over the long weekend with more was forecast for this week, prompting concerns about harvest delays and deteriorating grades. “I think everyone is pretty worried about this is affecting the quality of grain, especially wheat,” Keystone Agricultural Producers’