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Manitoba Alfalfa Growers Appear Before Ag Committee

By Alex Binkley June 17, 2010

“We need this committee to understand that growing alfalfa is fundamentally different from growing annual crops.” – JIM LINTOTT Manitoba forage growers support an NDP bill to require new genetically engineered crops to undergo a marketing assessment, putting them at odds with canola and other crop producers who are opposed to it. Kelvin Einarson, a

Crops, Dairy cattle, Forages

Harvest Alfalfa At Right Time

By NDSU Release June 3, 2010

Alfalfa is an important forage for dairy cows because it provides fibre that effectively stimulates chewing while providing energy and protein for milk production. That means it needs to be harvested at the right time, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist J. W. Schroeder. Recent warm weather and adequate moisture have

Crops, Forages

Many Factors Affect Alfalfa Harvest Decisions

By NDSU Release May 20, 2010

This year’s alfalfa hay harvest could be the earliest in years, according to J. W. Schroeder, North Dakota State University Extension Service dairy specialist. Seeding surveys indicate that, unlike in the last five to six years, crops and forages are ahead of schedule this year. “Naturally, the weather in the next few days could change

News

DuPont Says EPA Approves Optimum AcreMax I Seeds

May 13, 2010

DuPont said May 3 the Environmental Protection Agency has approved its Optimum AcreMax I, a product the company says will save farmers time and make it easier for them to use hybrid seeds. The decision, which was not unexpected, lets the company, also known as E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. , better

Cereals, Forages, News

U. S. Supreme Court Hears GM Alfalfa Arguments

By Allan Dawson May 6, 2010

WASHINGTON, D. C. The U. S. Supreme Court was asked last week to rule on whether the courts have the authority to block genetically modified crops due to environmental concerns. The case involving Monsanto’s genetically modified Roundup Ready alfalfa heard here April 27 marks the first time the controversies over commercializing new technology have reached

Dairy cattle, Forages, Livestock

Moo-Re Fibre Please, Say Cows

By Daniel Winters March 4, 2010

“Our concern is that in dairy rations, we have been feeding things that are too rich.” – DAN UNDERSANDER Everyone talks about the benefits of sowing alfalfa to boost pasture yields. But what about the upside to putting grass in a cow’s rumen? According to Dan Undersander, a forage agronomist from the University of Wisconsin,

Forages, News

In Briefs continued from page 2 – for Feb. 25, 2010

February 25, 2010

Move over Canada: China is rapidly moving up the ranks towards becoming the U. S.’s top market for agricultural exports. The Asian economy will replace Japan as the No. 3 market for U. S. farm exports this fiscal year and in a few years it could be the largest buyer overall, said the USDA Feb.

Forages, Livestock

They Need Hay — And They Can Pay

By Daniel Winters February 25, 2010

“Up until now, they weren’t really tracking their irrigation use, but now they are really cracking down, given what their water supply situation is going to be like over the coming decades.” – glenn friesen New markets for hay in the oil-rich Middle East could present a golden opportunity for Manitoba forage growers – if

Crops, Forages

Producers Demand Compensation Over Roundup Ready Alfalfa

By Ron Friesen January 21, 2010

“We’re putting the government on notice.” – LES JACOBSON, MFSA Manitoba forage seed producers say they will hold Ottawa accountable if the impending approval of Roundup Ready alfalfa hurts their industry. A resolut ion pas sed at the Manitoba Forage Seed Producers Association annual meeting vows growers will hold Ottawa “directly responsible for any economic

Forages, Livestock

USDA Seeks Comment On Genetically Modified Alfalfa

By Christopher Doering December 24, 2009

Alfalfa is not the only crop that has come under fire. The U. S. Agriculture Department on Dec. 14 said it determined there would be no significant environmental harm to deregulating genetically modified alfalfa, but said it will open its preliminary finding to public comment before issuing a final decision. USDA first deregulated two types

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle fall back, hogs continue slide

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat after rally, wheat holds at three-month high

Klassen: Feeder market drops sharply

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