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Monsanto rips cancer agency’s Roundup takedown

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The decision by an international group of cancer experts to classify the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide as “probably carcinogenic” has drawn fire from the product’s main maker. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a France-based arm of the World Health Organization, on Friday released its working group’s evaluations on the cancer-causing potential
Fairview, Alta. seed grower and Forage Seed Canada president Heather Kerschbaumer, says the association is seeking allies in its efforts to keep Roundup Ready alfalfa out of Canada.
Forages, National news

Forage Seed Canada seeks allies to keep Roundup Ready alfalfa out

Forage seed growers fear they and hay exporters will lose valuable markets because of GM contamination


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Heather Kerschbaumer just lost another forage seed sale because of GM contamination, reinforcing her opposition to allowing Roundup Ready alfalfa production in Canada. The Fairview, Alta., seed grower and president of Forage Seed Canada says the association is seeking allies to help block Roundup Ready alfalfa from commercial Canadian production until certain conditions are met.
weeds in a farmer's field
Crops, Did you know?

Kochia: ‘the cockroach of the plant world’

Weed can duplicate extra copies of a gene 
which is resistant to glyphosate

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A Kansas State University weed scientist says he’s figured out why glyphosate-resistant kochia is like a “cockroach of the plant world.” Mithila Jugulam, assistant professor of agronomy, led a study that looked at how kochia evolved resistance to the herbicide. The researchers found that kochia has evolved to have multiple copies of a gene code
alfalfa
Crops, Forages

Will it or won’t it? Producers discuss Roundup Ready alfalfa

Customer preferences should count when assessing new technology

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It’s become a perennial issue for forage seed growers. Will or won’t Roundup Ready alfalfa be released in Canada? The question loomed large at the Manitoba Forage Seed Association’s annual conference in Winnipeg last week, where the issue was raised no less than four times. “We basically feel that there isn’t a need for it,
Forage Seed Canada president, Heather Kerschbaumer
Crops, Forages

Concerns about Roundup Ready alfalfa raised at national forage meeting

Many forage and forage seed importers have zero tolerance for GM crops, including alfalfa

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Asingle genetically modified (GM) canola seed cut the value of Heather Kerschbaumer’s timothy seed in half — costing her $20,000. That’s why the seed farmer from Fairview, Alta., fears the introduction of GM Roundup Ready alfalfa. “In my opinion I think it would be a devastating blow to the seed industry, especially for our Peace
VIDEO: Glyphosate resistance on Manitoba fields
Crops

VIDEO: Glyphosate resistance on Manitoba fields

At least one local farmer has resorted to removing kochia by hand

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Glyphosate is arguably the world’s most important herbicide, but glyphosate resistant weeds are on the rise. Two Manitoba fields have glyphosate and group 2 resistant kochia. To delay glyphosate resistance farmers should reduce glyphosate use when possible. That’s the message Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development weed specialist Nasir Shaikh gave farmers Aug. 7 during the Manitoba
A soybean plant in the unifoliate stage.
Crops, Oilseeds

Soybean stages for weed control

It’s important to get an early jump on the weeds before they rob soybeans of their potential yield

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Early weed control is essential to protect Roundup Ready soybean yields, says Dennis Lange, a farm production manager with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) in Altona. Glyphosate can be safely applied when soybeans are in the first trifoliate stage right up to flowering. Most farmers split their applications, first hitting weeds when they
Crops, Oilseeds

Authority herbicides now registered for soybeans in Western Canada

When tank mixed with glyphosate soybean growers can get 
immediate and residual weed control and delay 
glyphosate-resistant weeds

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Authority herbicides are now registered for conventional and Roundup Ready soybeans, giving Manitoba farmers the option for residual weed control and another tool to delay the onset of glyphosate-tolerant weeds, including kochia. Authority (sulfentrazone) can be tank mixed with glyphosate and applied pre-plant surface or pre-emergent surface to control kochia, lamb’s quarters, red root pigweed
Tips for when soybean seeding runs late
Crops, Oilseeds

Tips for when soybean seeding runs late

Consider boosting your seeding rate to help offset the negative effects of delayed seeding

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When seeding soybeans later in the season farmers should consider increasing their seeding rate to bolster yields, a Manitoba Pulse Growers Association production specialist says. Kristen Podolsky said in an interview getting canopy closure by the first week of July is key to getting good soybean yields. “Soybean flowering is triggered by day length. As
Kochia seedling
Crops

Manitoba’s first glyphosate-resistant weed confirmed

The good news is, the weed was found at only two sites out of 283 surveyed last fall

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Manitoba has its first official glyphosate-resistant weed, and as expected, it is kochia. But out of 283 fields surveyed last fall, only two were found with glyphosate-resistant kochia. Both are in the Red River Valley. “I was surprised about where it was found,” Bruce Brolley, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development’s (MAFRD) crops knowledge centre

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