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Simple Solutions To The Food Challenge

By John Morriss July 7, 2011

Last month a milestone was marked in the history of world agriculture when the bovine disease rinderpest was officially declared eradicated. Though unknown in North America, rinderpest or “cattle plague” has been a devastating killer of cattle and wildlife for millennia in Europe, Africa and Asia. After smallpox, it’s only the second disease in history

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds, Opinion

A Spring We Would Rather Forget

By Les Mcewan July 7, 2011

It must be summer. They show up like visiting relatives on the doorstep and they don’t know when to leave. Wood ticks, mosquitoes and black flies that think the Parklands have just moved down to the international border. Adding injury to the insult of the spring that never really happened, farmers across the province have

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Crop Report – for Jul. 7, 2011

By Manitoba Agriculture July 7, 2011

SOUTHWEST REGION Spotty thundershowers over the past week brought varied rainfall ranging from 10 to 60 mm, with reports of severe weather in Hamiota, Cardale, Newdale and Reston. In general, warm weather and humidity over the past week, let the crop advance and improve. Producers are working on weed control. Crop quality varies a great

Livestock

Safe Manure Handling Vital

By NDSU Release June 30, 2011

Recent cases of people becoming ill in Europe from vegetables contaminated with human fecal matter remind producers that handling animal manure safely is important. “Animal manures contain pathogens that can cause health issues in animals and humans if the manure isn’t managed properly,” says Chris Augustin, nutrient management specialist at North Dakota State University’s Carrington

News, Other livestock

What’s Up – for Jun. 23, 2011

June 23, 2011

——— Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] or call 204-944-5762. June 28-29:Compost Matters in Manitoba, AAFC Brandon Research Station. Two-day workshop for “organics recycling and compost advocates.” For more info call 1-877-571-4769 or email [email protected]. July 6-8:Canadian Seed Growers’ Association annual general meeting, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. W., Hamilton. For more info

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Jun. 23, 2011

By Manitoba Agriculture June 23, 2011

SOUTHWEST Another week of wet weather limited any progress in seeding. The region received about 30 to 120 mm of rain with Wednesday reporting the largest rain event. All runways and ditches were running and many roads were once again closed in several municipalities. In areas south of Highway 1 overall seeding progress remains at

Crops, Forages, News

Cool, Damp Weather Could Lower Alfalfa Quality

By Ron Friesen June 16, 2011

The cool, wet weather this spring may be having a negative effect on the quality of alfalfa as well as yield. Preliminary tests by the Manitoba Forage Council show the fibre content of first-cut alfalfa is higher than usual. If that continues, Manitoba cattle producers could have double trouble with alfalfa crops this year. Yields

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Time For A Hay Day

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 16, 2011

Forage alfalfa across the province is ready to harvest, if farmers aren’t too busy fighting back the water. The Green Gold Reports dated June 6 from the eastern, central and western regions of the project show relative feed values have peaked and are on the decline. The Manitoba Forage Council’s Green Gold program (Alfalfa Scissor

Crops

Timely Weed Control In Challenging Conditions

By Canola Council Of Canada June 16, 2011

With challeng- ing spray conditions, including crop and weeds weakened by frost and cool weather, growers need to consider steps to improve herbicide performance and limit crop damage. These steps will be different for each herbicide, so pay attention to product label instructions and restrictions. Here are key points from the recent webinar on spraying

Crops, Oilseeds

Seed Broadcasting Tips

By Allan Dawson June 2, 2011

Broadcast seeding, the option of last resort, could become the only option left to farmers struggling with wet fields and rainy forecasts. Extension officials don’t recommend the strategy, whether by air or floater, but with time running out, they’re offering their best advice for how to make it work. As of May 25 some farmers

Daily Network News

‘Significant’ Canadian GDP slide expected in 2026, FCC says

Gene edited, PRRS resistant pig approved in Canada

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end week higher

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