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John Heard (centre) of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development says the 2014 Crop Diagnostic School, which was sold out this year, keeps evolving to agronomists’ needs. photo: allan dawson

2014 Crop Diagnostic School sold out

The diagnostic school continues to evolve to meet the needs of Manitoba agronomists 

By Allan Dawson July 28, 2014

The 2014 Crop Diagnostic School was sold out this year, proof that after almost 20 years the school has something new to teach. “We’re flattered by the interest,” John Heard, the school’s ringmaster and soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD), said in an interview July 17. “It has been a

Forages, News

Drying time can be reduced

With wet weather wreaking havoc in many parts of the province,  some producers are cutting their forage when the weather lets them, not when it’s optimal quality

By Shannon VanRaes July 23, 2014

Farmers use a variety of methods to determine when alfalfa is ready for the first cut of the year, but this season a lot of those methods went straight out the window. “So how many of you are just cutting when it’s dry enough to get on the field?” Dan Undersander, an extension and forage

Four farmers discussed nutrient management during the 4R Nutrient Field Day at Kelburn Farm July 3. Curtis McRae (l to r), Ed Peters, Frank Prince and Jonathan Hodson. photo: allan dawson

Crops, Hogs

Farmer panel discusses 4R nutrient stewardship

There could a fifth ‘R’ in sustainable nutrient management — the right economics

By Allan Dawson July 16, 2014

The 4R Nutrient Stewardship program aimed at promoting nutrient management on Canadian farms is short an R. The four “Rs” are using the right source of fertilizer, applied at the right time, at the right rate and in the right place. The fifth “R” is the right economics. “Economics determine the rate of change,” Virden

This alfalfa field turned lake near Broad Valley might not be producing much forage this year.  photo: jennifer berry

Forages, News, Other livestock

Hay shortages loom for cattle sector

Many producers are having to graze their hayfields

By Lorraine Stevenson July 11, 2014

Heavy rains and overland flooding have put the status of this year’s grazing and hay supplies in serious doubt, cattle producers say. It’s an evolving situation, but the financial impact of flooding and excess moisture will devastate producers especially since many have not recovered from 2011 flooding, says Manitoba Beef Producers. The association is meeting

Livestock

Getting your nitrogen fix from manure a slow and steady process

New research says standard formulas overstate  the amount of nitrogen released

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 3, 2014

Standard calculation formulas overestimate the amount of nitrogen that is available to crops the year after solid manure is applied to the field, researchers with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) say. Don Flaten and Wole Akinremi say the formula that is used in Manitoba is based on the assumption that 25

Crops, News

Good yields still possible with crops seeded soon

MAFRD's tips to mitigate the impact of delayed seeding

By Allan Dawson May 22, 2014

Seeding has been late from the gate across the province, but there is still time for yields to finish with the front-runners, provincial extension agronomists said last week. Crops planted the third week of May can still achieve close to their full yield potential, although that potential will decline from now on, say crop experts

Crops, Forages

Roundup Ready alfalfa’s release delayed another year

Forage Genetics International is planning on-farm hay trials in Eastern Canada

By Daniel Winters April 15, 2014

Forage Genetics International (FGI) has decided to hold off on commercial sales of its herbicide-tolerant genetically modified (GM) alfalfa this spring, but it will conduct on-farm trials in Eastern Canada. “FGI will not be having any spring of 2014 sales. But what we’re doing this spring is putting in a small number of on-farm evaluation

Crops

Reading soil tests key for proper nutrient use

The devil is in the details when it comes to nutrient application,  meaning there is no silver bullet, just lots of hard work

By Shannon VanRaes March 18, 2014

If you’re planning on going somewhere, it’s best to know where you are starting from before you head out. The same can be said of soil fertility. According to Brian Hefty of Ag PhD, too many producers make assumptions about soil health and nutrients when deciding what inputs to use on their field crops. “Soil

Crops, Oilseeds

Farmers high on hemp as returns beat canola

Strong prices have led to ‘unprecedented’ interest in the crop, says Hemp Oil Canada rep

By Daniel Winters March 13, 2014

Hemp acres in Manitoba are set to shatter records again this year as interest in the crop rises to an unprecedented level, the seed production manager for Hemp Oil Canada said last week. Kevin Friesen told about 30 farmers meeting at the Food Development Centre here that he anticipates 90,000 acres of contracted production this

Woman presenting at a podium with microphone.

Crops, Livestock, Oilseeds

Struvite from manure safer in canola seed row

Manitoba Soil Science Society serves up a heaping helping of new research

By Daniel Winters March 12, 2014

There’s a whole lot of stinky goodness in hog manure, and researchers at the University of Manitoba have been working hard to make it more convenient for grain farmers to use. Experimental extraction of struvite, or magnesium ammonium phosphate — the same greyish-white crystallized minerals that kidney stones are made of — has shown promise as

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

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