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Damage to canola from frost is dependent on the seed moisture content and the time of the frost.

Assessing frost damage on crops

Fall frost information bulletin from Manitoba Agriculture

By Manitoba Agriculture September 6, 2018

If frost does occur, the information below will give you some details to help assess any potential impact to crop yield and quality. The full impact of frost will not be obvious immediately. Several warm days may be required for the extent of leaf and crop damage to be evident. The magnitude of frost injury

Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Sub-zero temperatures descend on Manitoba

Special Crop Report due to early fall frost on Sept. 5

By Manitoba Agriculture September 5, 2018

Sub-zero temperatures were recorded in Southwest, Northwest, Central and Interlake stations overnight. Sub-zero temperature and duration of temperature are important factors to consider for their effect on immature crops. Where frost occurred, crops susceptible at present maturity are canola, soybean and silage corn. Producers are cautioned that frost that occurred on greenfeed and corn can

Cereals, Crops

2018 variety selection data for winter wheat and fall rye

This early data release is intended to help farmers make seeding decisions this fall

By Anne Kirk September 5, 2018

MCVET (Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team) in collaboration with Glacier FarmMedia has been publishing winter cereal data collected from trials shortly after harvest to help farmers and seed growers make variety decisions during fall planting. In 2018, yield data is being published for eight fall rye and seven winter wheat varieties from five locations across

One agronomist says that in order to grow a more uniform stand with greater yield, winter wheat growers should aim for 33 plants a square foot.

Cereals, Crops

Setting up for success as planting season approaches for winter wheat

Winter wheat specialists anticipating another dry seeding season have some advice on the best recipe for success

By Alexis Stockford August 22, 2018

Manitoba’s winter wheat woes this year may have some lessons for the coming crop. Ken Gross, agronomist with the Western Winter Wheat Initiative, says fields that survived their dry planting, harsh winter and hot, dry, growing season this year might offer insight for what will likely be similarly moisture-starved conditions this fall. Winter wheat acreage

With cattle prices being relatively positive for the time being, one industry watcher predicts there could be an early fall run to market.

Livestock, Livestock Markets

Concerns over limited feed could mean early fall run

Cattle prices remain steady on summer-level volumes

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm August 17, 2018

After low-yielding hay cuts have left Manitoba cattle producers scrambling to find hay to buy, some producers are starting to consider their options — including selling earlier than usual. “I would say there’s definitely concern for sure. I’m not saying it’s in dire, desperate need today, but there’s definitely concerns of feed (shortages) in areas,”

A second case of clubroot has been discovered in the R. M. of Lorne according to Manitoba Agriculture’s Aug. 15 Manitoba Insect & Disease Update.

Crops, Local news

New case of clubroot found in R.M. of Lorne

Manitoba Agriculture is asking farmers to report suspected cases of the soil-borne disease

By Allan Dawson August 16, 2018

A new case of clubroot has been found in the Rural Municipality of Lorne, Manitoba Agriculture says in its Aug. 15 Manitoba Insect & Disease Update. That brings the number of clubroot cases in Manitoba canola fields discovered so far this season to nine. “Manitoba Agriculture continues to encourage growers to scout any areas in

Livestock, Local news, Other

Feed shortage looms

Livestock industry warns of short feed supplies due to dry conditions as pastures start to run out of both forage and water

By Alexis Stockford August 16, 2018

Manitoba livestock producers are bracing for a double hit. They’re facing their second extended feeding season at the same time as forage yields have fallen short. Extension staff are predicting feed shortages in some regions. Herds were already late coming onto pasture this spring after conditions slowed regrowth. Now, herds in Manitoba’s driest areas may

The map shows positive clubroot findings by RMs, which have been highlighted to show the highest concentration of spores. This does not mean all fields in the RM have these concentrations. As spore concentrations can be highly variable within a field, the RM classification indicates only the maximum concentration found in any field in the RM. Further explanation on the concentration categories are as follows: RED = Symptoms observed: Clubroot symptoms have been observed in fields in this RM. Management to prevent continued buildup or spread of this pest should be implemented.
ORANGE = 10,001 to 80,000 spores/gram soil: Spores have been found in fields in this RM at concentrations approaching levels known to cause field symptoms. Without management, concentrations may increase to where symptoms are visible.
YELLOW = 1,001 to 10,000 spores/gram soil: Clubroot spores have been found in this RM at low to intermediate levels. With proper management, spore concentrations can decline.
GREEN = zero to 1,000 spores/gram soil: Clubroot spores have not been detected, or detected at very low levels. At this concentration, clubroot is not a major concern, but fields should be monitored. Retesting is recommended within the next five years.
It is generally reported that 100,000 spores/gram of soil are required to see symptoms under field conditions, but symptoms can still appear under favourable conditions.
As less than 10 per cent of farms in Manitoba have been sampled, it is recommended that all fields be tested, regardless of RM classification.

Crops, Local news

Eight new clubroot cases found in Manitoba canola this year

Manitoba Agriculture wants to hear from farmers who suspect clubroot in their fields

By Allan Dawson August 14, 2018

Eight new cases of full-blown clubroot have been found in Manitoba canola fields so far this year but there are likely more. So farmers should be scouting and reporting suspected infections to Manitoba Agriculture, says Manitoba Agriculture pathologist Holly Derksen. “I would definitely say we don’t need to panic,” one of the farmers who discovered

Livestock, Local news, Weather

Services available for producers affected by dry conditions

Pastures and forage crops diminished by lack of rain

By Manitoba Agriculture August 10, 2018

Manitoba Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers affected by dry conditions of the programs and services available to livestock producers to manage forage shortages. To date, low levels of precipitation and soil moisture have affected the growth of pastures and forage crops in parts of Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture provides a number of tools and resources for

Crops, Oilseeds

Straight-cutting canola growers urged to be patient on desiccant spray

Producers may be chomping to get the crop off the field, but experts say an early desiccant application in canola might mean loss of quality

By Alexis Stockford August 9, 2018

Don’t jump the gun on canola desiccation. The growing number of farmers who are straight cutting canola are once again pondering the right time to cut off their growing season, a decision that Canola Council of Canada agronomist Angela Brackenreed says is always difficult, even for experienced producers. Lionel Kaskiw, farm production adviser with Manitoba

Daily Network News

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