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Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development May 25, 2016

Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth.

Laura Sytnyk (l to r), Charlee McLaughlin-Ventnor and Donovan Hickson earned first place in this year’s agribusiness plan challenge at Assiniboine Community College.

Local news

ACC students propose new learning program

In an annual competition, business students propose a certificate program for essential hands-on farm training

By Jennifer Paige March 9, 2016

A plan to provide more agricultural training in western Manitoba has won first prize in a competition among second-year agribusiness students at Assiniboine Community College. Charlee McLaughlin-Ventnor of Shoal Lake along with Donovan Hickson from Forrest and Laura Sytnyk of Rivers developed a fictional company called the Agricultural Training Farm of Manitoba — an extended

Livestock, Local news

New requirements in place to mitigate pain during specific procedures

Provincial extension veterinarian says the new Code of Practice requirements make  calves easier to handle and typically allow faster recovery due to reduced stress levels

By Jennifer Paige February 3, 2016

Changes to the National Beef Code of Practice, which took effect earlier this month, place new requirements on producers to provide pain control for dehorning and castration in cattle that are older than nine months. “A lot of producers do these procedures earlier on so it won’t have a huge impact on them, but for

Average Manitoba corn yields in 2015 hit a new record high of 136 bushels an acre, based on 99.7 per cent of yield data collected by the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation being keyed in.

Crops, Local news

Manitoba crop yields above average in 2015

Corn and soybeans set new records at 136 and 39 bushels an acre, based on crop insurance data

By Allan Dawson January 11, 2016

2015 was a bumper crop year for Manitoba with farmers setting new records for corn and soybean yields, according to data collected by the crop insurance branch of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). Based on 99.7 per cent of yield data from insured farmers entered into MASC’s database, the average yield for corn in

Flea beetles in canola and cutworms in several crops were the main insect problems in Manitoba in 2015, but overall it wasn’t a terrible insect year for Manitoba farmers, says MAFRD entomologist John Gavloski.

Crops, Local news

Flea beetles, cutworms top list of insects bugging Manitoba farmers in 2015

Alfalfa weevils, army worms, corn borer, soybean aphids and  lygus bugs showed up in some fields too

By Allan Dawson November 27, 2015

Insects didn’t take a massive bite out of Manitoba crops in 2015, but there were some nibbling problems caused mainly by flea beetles and cutworms, says Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development entomologist John Gavloski. Alfalfa weevil populations were high enough in many alfalfa fields to cause economic damage and army worms were a concern

Local news

Women’s 2015 conference focus on healthy soil

The Winkler event was well attended November 15 to 17

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 26, 2015

“Don’t treat soil like dirt.” It is a living breathing organism and we must treat it well to sustain our future. That was the closing message at last week’s Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference delivered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) land management specialist Marla Riekman. This is the 29th year of a conference

Melinda German, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, provided an update on Brandon’s research and demonstration farms at the Manitoba Feedlot School in Brandon last week.

Livestock

Manitoba Beef and Forage Inc. research projects have started

First-year projects include energy-dense forages, pasture species and rotational grazing practices

By Jennifer Paige November 10, 2015

It now has an official title — Manitoba Beef and Forage Inc. (MBFI) — and some of its first projects are underway. MBFI has four major partners — Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), Ducks Unlimited, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) and Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association (MFGA). They’ve joined to find answers on the

Paul Laliberte began running a full-time private practice on Minnedosa’s Main Street this spring.

Country Crossroads, Local news

What’s your big idea for a local business?

Business forum aims to link new rural business owners with mentorship,  financial supports and business management advice

By Lorraine Stevenson November 3, 2015

Paul Laliberte had a good job as a physiotherapist working at the Minnedosa hospital when he decided to go into private practice. “I think every entrepreneur can say at some point in time a seed is planted,” he told a business forum in Minnedosa last week. “Mine started with just a discontent with punching a

The Rural Veterinary Task Force (RVTF) held three public consultations last week in Dauphin, Brandon and Stonewall. RVTF members, (l-r) Bertha Russell-Langan, Dr. Paul Schneider, and Merv Starzky.

Livestock, Local news

Task force meets with public about rural vet services

Rural Veterinary Task Force members say there have been a number of industry changes impacting service demands since the previous system review in 2008

By Jennifer Paige October 30, 2015

The Rural Veterinary Task Force (RVTF) held public consultations in Dauphin, Brandon and Stonewall last week as a part of an overall review of the provincial service. Task force members include Dr. Paul Schneider, Merv Starzky, and Bertha Russell-Langan. They have met virtually every aspect of the rural veterinary services system, including practising veterinarians, veterinary

Two fields with high-enough levels of clubroot to produce yield-robbing galls on canola roots have been found in the Swan River area by agronomist Ryan Immerkar.

Crops, Oilseeds

Two fields of canola with clubroot galls found near Swan River

MAFRD’s advice remains the same: soil test for the pest, extend canola  in the rotation and seed resistant varieties if appropriate

By Allan Dawson October 29, 2015

Two canola fields in the Swan River Valley had enough clubroot spores this year to produce yield-robbing root galls that characterize the soil-borne disease, says local agronomist Ryan Immerkar, owner of RSI AgriCoaching and New Era Ag Technology. Laboratory testing confirmed the fields have the potentially devastating pest. That brings the number of Manitoba fields

Daily Network News

Budget cuts may signal shift away from food aid says Canadian Foodgrains Bank

China lifts Brazilian poultry imports ban over bird flu

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slow descent

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