Another growing season comes to an end

A dry summer generally left workable soils, even after September’s wet second half

Another month has come and gone and it’s time to look back at our weather so far this fall. To start off, we saw the end of the growing season across most regions last week, as temperatures fell just below freezing last Thursday morning. I know at my place the thermometer measured an overnight low

Ripe soybeans near Morden, Man. on Sept. 14, 2017. (Allan Dawson photo)

U.S. grains: Soy firm as farmer selling eases

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose slightly on Wednesday, reflecting a slowdown in the Midwest harvest as rains stalled fieldwork and weak cash values discouraged farmer selling, analysts said. Wheat futures fell on technical selling and corn was modestly lower. Chicago Board of Trade November soybeans settled up three cents at $9.58-1/4 per



Oat prices keep firm as harvest rolls in

CNS Canada — Oat prices firmed this week in Saskatchewan as reports streamed in indicating yields were slightly better than anticipated. Harvest in Saskatchewan is over three-quarters complete, although recent rains have delayed that progress somewhat. The province is the dominant growing area for Canadian oats. Bids rose five cents to a range of $2.33


Canola harvests near completion, winter cereals emerging

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 2

Previous wet conditions and rain over the weekend have slowed harvest progress. Winter wheat and fall rye are emerging with good establishment. Fall field work including fertilizer applications, tillage, soil testing, and drainage is on-going. Click here for the Crop Weather Report for the week ending October 1 Southwest Region Seasonal to above normal temperatures

The decision to apply glyphosate or a true desiccant ahead of harvesting soybeans will depend on the weeds being controlled.

Pre-harvest glyphosate on soybeans?

Yes, no or maybe — it really all depends on the weeds

Whether to apply glyphosate or a true desiccant before harvesting soybeans depends on the weeds in the crop, Manitoba Agriculture weed specialist Jeanette Gaultier, said Sept. 20 during the Crop Talk Westman webinar. “If your issues are winter annuals and perennials I would definitely go in with glyphosate because obviously it’s a systemic — it’s


(Dave Bedard photo)

ICE weekly outlook: Canola facing uphill climb

CNS Canada — Bearish headwinds facing the canola market may have gotten slightly worse, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it was considering cuts to biofuel requirements in U.S. fuel. The EPA said Tuesday it was looking for feedback on proposed reductions to the renewable fuel obligations in the 2018 and 2019 Renewable Fuel



Weather hinders harvest progress, soybeans matured in most cases

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 25

Cool, wet weather occurred throughout the province, stalling harvest progress. When conditions allow, harvest will continue for spring cereals, canola, flax, edible beans, soybeans, potatoes, and silage corn. Harvest of cereals and canola is nearing completion. Fall field work, including tillage, baling of straw, and soil testing, is on-going. Click here for the Crop Weather Report