Manitoba Agriculture’s John Heard, applicator operator Rod Owen and Adam McKnight of Bud McKnight Seeds discussed in-crop nitrogen application in Carman, Man. farmer Tyler Russell’s cornfield June 28 during the 4R nutrient stewardship tour.
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VIDEO: On the 4R Nutrient Management Tour
New technology and techniques on 4R nutrient management tour June 28
In-field nutrient measurements are just one facet that will be explored
News ways to measure nitrogen in soils and use nitrogen fertilizer more efficiently will be highlighted during a 4R nutrient management tour June 28 in the Miami and Carman areas. “We will be looking at some very cool things,” University of Manitoba soil scientist and Canada Research Chair in Applied Soil Ecology Mario Tenuta said
Manitoba pulls less-loved ag tax credits in budget
More funding for agriculture innovation in Manitoba’s latest provincial budget will be offset in part by an immediate end for several of the less popular tax credits available for farm use. Provincial Finance Minister Cameron Friesen on Tuesday laid out a 2017-18 budget with an overall $840 million deficit, based on a four per cent
On-farm water collection key to drainage management
Other farming practices such as enhancing soil health and better design and maintenance of surface drains can also help
Reducing run-off and improving soil health are the best path to address flooding and excess nutrients, according to a University of Manitoba expert on watershed management. These strategies include more collection of surface water before it leaves the farm and adoption of soil management practices that build soil structure and help water infiltrate, says David
Four-part webinar series takes tile drainage education into the digital age
A recent educational effort by Agriculture Manitoba and the Red River Basin Commission means farmers are staying home to take in information on tile drainage
Manitoba Agriculture and the Red River Basin Commission have taken to the web on tile drainage. A series of four webinars is running until March 18, with topics spanning the on-farm benefits, downstream implications, environmental concerns and government considerations of tile drainage. “It’s established in other places, such as south of the border, but here
Retention not needed for tile installation
Tile drainage can increase yields, but increased returns require carefully crunched numbers
Tile drainage installation is on the upswing in Manitoba, but producers need to take a hard look at their operations and evaluate beneficial management practices before making the plunge. “Addressing excess moisture is definitely a worthy pursuit,” Mitchell Timmerman told producers gathered for St. Jean Baptist Farm Days last week. “In this province, we know
Manitoba further extends nutrient application deadline
With warmer-than-usual fall weather continuing to linger, Manitoba has extended the deadline for applying nutrients to farmland until Nov. 22. This means nutrients can be applied until midnight, Nov. 21, as soil temperatures have not yet reached the freezing point. Restrictions are designed to ensure nutrients are not applied when the ground is frozen and
Take a 4R nutrient management farm demonstration tour
Learn more about using the right source of fertilizer and applying it at the right time, at the right rate and in the right place
Farmers can learn about getting more bang for their fertilizer buck while protecting the environment at 4R nutrient management farm demonstration tours near MacGregor, Manitou and Morris July 6, 7 and 8, respectively. “The focus will be on wheat and soybeans,” Amanda Giamberardinon, Fertilizer Canada’s manager of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, said in an interview June
Federal investment kick-starts Aquanty project
The Aquanty project is said to be a game changer in how the province will address future water management issues within the Assiniboine River Basin
A computer program capable of analyzing the effects of land use and simulating mitigation strategies of an entire river basin seems like a concept stolen from a futuristic movie. However, a $1.1-million investment from the federal government has put the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) on track for developing just that — a multi-faceted
Manitoba Pork recognizes industry participants at AGM
Steve’s Livestock Transport and manure management specialist Scott Dick were singled out for ongoing contributions to pork sector’s success
Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) has recognized two industry partners who have contributed to the overall success of the pork business at its 2016 annual general meeting. The group presented awards to Steve’s Livestock Transport and Agra-Gold Consulting co-founder Scott Dick to recognize their ongoing commitment to the hog sector. Steve’s Livestock Transport was recognized for
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