Cattle Producers Still Waiting For Flood Aid – for Sep. 16, 2010

As the annual fall run nears, Manitoba cattle producers are still waiting to hear about a government aid program for their flood-stricken industry. An expected announcement at the end of August failed to materialize and every passing day makes the situation more critical, cattle producers say. “Our latest sense is that they are still working

Yearling Prices Rise On Strong Demand – for Sep. 9, 2010

Ma n i – toba’s auction marts were busy during the week ending Sept. 3, as the fall run produced a high quantity of cattle, along with solid prices. Keith Cleaver, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon, said the company was very pleased with its Aug. 31 sale, which saw more than 1,800 cattle


MCPA Optimistic Aid Program Coming For Manitoba Cattle – for Aug. 26, 2010

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (MCPA) president Major Jay Fox is optimistic an aid program will be announced by month’s end for cattle farmers struggling in the wake of excess moisture. Fox met with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Stan Struthers Aug. 17. Following the meeting, Struthers said in a news release “the province will continue to monitor

Crop Report – for Aug. 26, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Harvest of cereal crops began in the southwest region. Spring wheat yields range from 30 to 40 bushels/ acre with average quality as fusarium head blight is a concern in some samples. South of Highway #1, barley harvest is 40 per cent complete with reported yields of 40 to 70 bushels/acre; barley harvest


Crop Report – for Aug. 19, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Most of the Southwest Region received rainfall over the past week with reports ranging from 20 to 80 mm. Larger accumulations coming in thunderstorms with reports of high winds and hail damage in some areas have caused crop lodging in many fields. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye continued; however showers halted

WHAT’S Up – for Aug. 12, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events [email protected] call 204-944-5762. August 17: Manitoba Soil Science Society Summer Tour “The Interlake Influence.” Bus leaves Winnipeg at 7:45 a. m. and returns at 8:30 p. m. Lunch and supper included. For more info, contact Kim Brown-Livingston (MAFRI) at 745-0226 or visit the MSSS website at:http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/soil_science/MSSS/. Aug. 21: Manitoba Farm


WHAT’S Up – for Aug. 12, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. August 17:Manitoba Soil Science Society Summer Tour “The Interlake Influence.” Bus leaves Winnipeg at 7:45 a. m. and returns at 8:30 p. m. Lunch and supper included. For more info, contact Kim Brown-Livingston (MAFRI) at 745-0226 or visit the MSSS website at:http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/soil_science/MSSS/. Aug. 21:Manitoba Farm Mentorship’s

Crop Report – for Aug. 12, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Rainfall amounts varied over the past week with no major accumulations. However, some heavy thunderstorms with hail were reported. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye began this week with the winter wheat reporting average yields with quality varying because of fusarium. Fall rye yields are average with good quality. Preharvest of early-seeded


Cwb Exports Up, Prices Down – for Aug. 5, 2010

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and most farmers are hoping last year’s miraculous crop recovery happens again. “It is my hope for all farmers that somehow we have a repeat of last year’s harvest and in the end wind up with a much better result than we all expect,” CWB chair Allen Oberg told reporters

Producers Seek Crown Land Lease Waivers – for Aug. 5, 2010

You know there’s something very wrong when farmers put up fences to keep cattle out of pastures rather than in them. But that’s what Lynn and Larry Henry did several weeks ago on their farm near Eddystone. The Henrys were forced to fence off seven quarter sections because overland flooding was so serious their cattle