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Have fun — stay healthy

By Barb Galbraith June 30, 2012

Summer in Manitoba means plenty of fun outdoor events. From small local fairs to the Red River Ex in Winnipeg, people consume a great deal of food from temporary venues. The tasty offerings vary, but all vendors must meet the criteria set by the local health inspector’s office to protect the public from foodborne illnesses.

Crops, News

New fungicide for potatoes

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 30, 2012

Engage Agro has received registration for its fungicide Phostrol for use on potatoes and other horticultural crops, the latest Manitoba Potato News says. Phostrol is an extremely systemic and highly unique phosphite fungicide that has both a direct and indirect effect on harmful oomycete diseases on a broad range of crops. Phostrol is labelled for

Cereals, Crops, News

Fungicide season has begun

By Allan Dawson June 8, 2012

Flag leaf stage applications provide the best protection Winter wheat is at, or near the stage, for applying fungicides to protect it from various leaf diseases and spring wheat isn’t far behind, says Holly Derksen, a plant pathologist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI). Some winter wheat fields were at the flag-leaf stage

Cereals, Crops

New fungicide options available this year

By Allan Dawson June 8, 2012

There are a couple new fungicide combinations available to Manitoba farmers this year and perhaps a new one if final regulatory approval comes in time. BASF’s Twinline combines the active ingredients in the fungicides Headline (Group 11) and Caramba (Group 3) into one jug. The product controls a number of cereal diseases including leaf, stem

News

New late blight fungicide

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 5, 2012

Engage Agro Corp. has announced that its Torrent fungicide has been approved for use in Canada. The product is approved for the control of late blight in potatoes, downey mildew in cucurbits and cavity spot in carrots. Additional crops and pests may be added in the future. Torrent is active in all stages of the

News

Warm weather drawing out more humans than ticks

By Shannon VanRaes May 30, 2012

If you’re feeling a little “ticked” this spring you’re not alone. But don’t blame the wee arthropods because they are just doing what they always do, entomologist Kateryn Rochon says. The University of Manitoba professor said ticks are normally active this time of year, and generally become active as soon as the snow melts and

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Clubroot DNA found in two Manitoba canola fields

By Allan Dawson May 3, 2012

The discovery of low levels of clubroot DNA in two unrelated Manitoba fields is a wake-up call for the province’s canola producers. The good news is none of the canola in those fields showed any symptoms of the disease that can cut yields in half or more. As a result Manitoba is still considered “clubroot

Country Crossroads, Dairy cattle, News, Poultry

Caution advised when reusing eggs

By Department Of Health April 7, 2012

Take precautions when preparing and handling eggs this Easter to avoid hazards that cause food poisoning. Here’re some safety guidelines: Decorating hard-boiled eggs at Easter is a fun and popular activity. Sometimes these eggs are reused in egg dishes or eaten as is. Hard-boiled eggs left out at room temperature are not safe to eat.

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Watch for soybean cyst nematodes in Manitoba

By Allan Dawson March 14, 2012

When Manitoba farmers first started growing soybeans it seemed to be a crop without pests. That changed as the acres grew. Some years aphids and white mould have been problems, and eventually soybean cyst nematode will turn up too, says Albert Tenuta, an extension plant pathologist with Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Cereals, Crops, News

Practical fusarium management tips

By Allan Dawson January 12, 2012

Neil Galbraith takes an integrated approach to managing fusarium head blight on his farm at Minnedosa. He shared his techniques at the 7th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight in Winnipeg recently. Most of the conference speakers were scientists often delivering highly technical information. Galbraith provided a view from the field. Wheat variety selection, seeding

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Wheat falls after hitting six-week high on U.S., Russia crop worries

U.S. livestocK: CME cattle advance as brutal cold threatens herds

Federal food affordability measures, food security strategy announced

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