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Many Factors Affect Alfalfa Harvest Decisions

By NDSU Release May 20, 2010

This year’s alfalfa hay harvest could be the earliest in years, according to J. W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist. Seeding surveys indicate that, unlike in the last five to six years, crops and forages are ahead of schedule this year. “Naturally, the weather in the next few days could change

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Rains Greening Up Pastures Around The Province

By Daniel Winters May 13, 2010

“We were very dry, and the pastures were looking poor, but this rain seems to have helped.” – JANE THORNTON Aweek of rain has led to localized flooding in some parts, but the moisture has helped to get pastures off to a good start around the province. “The moisture was very welcome, in some places,”

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for May. 6, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture May 6, 2010

SOUTHWEST: Rainfall over the past week resulted in varying accumulations across the region, with less precipitation in the southwest areas to more precipitation in the northern areas. Overall moisture situation is rated as good. Temperatures over night dropped below 0 C with some areas reporting lows of -4 C. Cereal crop seeding is 15 to

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, Forages

Crop Report – for Apr. 22, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture April 22, 2010

SOUTHWEST Weather conditions have allowed fields to dry up quickly in the southwest region, permitting some producers to start seeding over the past weekend. Seeding operations are expected to continue into this week. Seeding in the region is approximately one to two weeks earlier than normal. Producers have also been fertilizing winter wheat, fall rye

Forages, Livestock, News

Index – for Mar. 25, 2010

March 25, 2010

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Crops, Forages

German Invader Turning Fields Red

By Daniel Winters March 25, 2010

By now everyone is familiar with the yellow peril, leafy spurge. Now, the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association is asking ranchers and forage growers to also be on the lookout for the “red menace.” “Usually, by the time you notice it, it’s already a big issue,” said Fred Paulson, weed supervisor for the Interlake Weed District,

Beef cattle, Crops, Forages, Livestock

How Do You Spell Out Bale Grazing Benefits? N, P, K, S

By Daniel Winters March 18, 2010

Paul Jungnitsch, a student from the University of Saskatchewan, in 2008 figured out a stunning back-of-the-envelope calculation on the potential benefits of wintering cattle on pasture in his master’s thesis. Using a 130-day wintering period, and figuring that there were over five million beef cattle in Canada based on 2007 StatsCan numbers, if all those

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Make Plans To Move Livestock, Hay Now

By NDSU Release March 4, 2010

Livestock producers need a plan for moving their animals and hay to higher ground before flood waters start rising. “Make arrangements now in case cattle and other livestock need to be moved, or have a plan to utilize other facilities in case of flooding,” says Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University Extension Service veterinarian. “Trying

Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock

Moo-Re Fibre Please, Say Cows

By Daniel Winters March 4, 2010

“Our concern is that in dairy rations, we have been feeding things that are too rich.” – DAN UNDERSANDER Everyone talks about the benefits of sowing alfalfa to boost pasture yields. But what about the upside to putting grass in a cow’s rumen? According to Dan Undersander, a forage agronomist from the University of Wisconsin,

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound on technical buying

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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