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Lodged alfalfa in a field in southeastern Manitoba.
Crops, Forages, Weather

Recent rain makes for challenging hay cutting

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for June 2, 2016

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With the continued rain throughout the Province getting first cut hay up at the Optimum stage for Dairy Quality hay was a challenge. For most areas an opportunity existed if producers wee going for alfalfa silage and forages had a very limited amount of grass in them. Another factor to watch for is that as producers get delayed, they may
Alfalfa weevils are starting to make their mark on some Manitoba alfalfa fields.
Crops, Forages, Local news

Alfalfa fields in late veg stage, alfalfa weevil damage cropping up

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports as of May 30, 2016

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Eastern Fields in the area are in the early to late bud stage with very little change likely due to the daytime temperatures remaining in the low 20’s this past weekend. Looking at the forecast this week it looks like we will continue with rain and cooler temperatures which may help in slowing the drop
Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 5

Conditions as of May 30, 2016

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Seeding is nearing completion for the 2016 season in Manitoba, with progress estimated at 96 per cent complete. With the recent rainfall and warmer temperatures, majority of seeded crops are experiencing rapid germination, emergence and growth. Field operations have been hampered by rainy weather conditions during the week and over the weekend in some areas
LaBroquerie alfalfa.
Crops, Forages

Rapid alfalfa growth sees ideal RFV values fast approaching

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Reports for May 24, 2016

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With the rapid growth of the alfalfa over the weekend, the results from yesterdays clipping in Eastern Manitoba indicate that we are presently averaging a RFV of 195. Looking at some of the samples they are at or close to a RFV of 170. Remember 170 is used to determine HAY DAY with the target
Five Q and As on soil testing
Crops

Five Q and As on soil testing

Here’s what you need to know to make sure your plants have all the right nutrients

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Soil testing will help you give your crop the best possible start. Dr. Jeff Schoenau, soil fertility expert at the University of Saskatchewan, delivered a free webinar on soil earlier this winter. Schoenau had answers to five common questions about soil testing and fertility.
Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2016

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Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth.
Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal
Crops, Forages

Recent frost damage to forage crops mostly minimal

Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association Green Gold Report for May 19, 2016

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Eastern Manitoba After the hard frost on May 16 there was some concern the crop may have been damaged. Looking at fields on the morning of May 19, although there was visible damage, the extent across the Green Gold fields was very minimal. The picture above is generally what was seen in most of the fields. There
Early spring grazing sets the stage for the entire growing season
Crops, Forages

Early spring grazing sets the stage for the entire growing season

Here's a few management options for you to consider

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Manitoba Forage & Grassland Association – Even though winter feed stores may still be adequate the urge to get cows to grass is escalating. Turning cows out on immature forages too early can have consequences, with the biggest challenge being to avoid permanent damage by overgrazing. If forages are overgrazed early, permanent damage of the stand
Eight tips to run your own crop trials
Crops

Eight tips to run your own crop trials

Do your own research instead of adapting other people's research to your farm

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Every acre can be a research acre, said Nicole Philp to farmers at this years CropSphere in Saskatoon. Farmers interested in testing new products and practices can create powerful data sets with a little co-ordination, said Philp, a Canola Council of Canada agronomist. But how can you make sure you get good data out of
Ryan Boyd has been experimenting with cover crops and further integrating cattle into the cropping system on his farm just east of Forrest for the past four years.
Beef cattle, Livestock

Ongoing innovation unlocks biological potential of Brandon-area farm

Brandon-area farmer Ryan Boyd says adopting cutting-edge biological 
techniques have made a real difference on his family’s farm

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Ryan Boyd knows his family farm doesn’t look like others in the area. Located just east of Forrest, Man., he’s become an early adopter of a number of innovative farming techniques at SG&R Farms, a 2,000-acre grain and 300-head cow-calf operation. He operates it along with his wife Sarah and his parents. A decade ago

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