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Crops

Hogs seen as key factor in input cost hikes

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CNS Canada — Canada’s Farm Input Price Index has climbed slightly for the first quarter of this year. Canada-wide, the index rose 1.3 per cent for the first quarter of this year compared to the final quarter of 2016. When comparing this year’s first quarter to last year’s first quarter, however, input prices in the
Flax Council cautions on seed integrity
Crops, Oilseeds

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

The group is worried more acres could see the return of Triffid

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With the latest official acreage estimates showing a jump in flax acres across much of Western Canada, the Flax Council of Canada is urging caution. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest Seeded Acreage Report is expecting 1.1 million acres to go into the ground this year, putting pressure on seed supplies, and putting the integrity of
In-field effects: The seed planted in both wheat plots had 12 to 15 per cent fusarium infection, but the seed on the left was treated and the seed on the right was not.
Crops, News

Check the germ on that wheat seed

High fusarium infection means farmers should test and consider a seed treatment before planting

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This is a seeding season where pre-planting testing of wheat seed is an important first step, and seed treatments may be more important than ever. With unprecedented levels of fusarium head blight infection in Manitoba wheat in 2016, farmers should get their wheat seed tested for germination, consider testing for the presence of pathogens and
Seed institute executive director Roy van Wyk says organic seed growers are among its new clients.
Crops, Local news

Soy boom boosts bulk pedigreed seed storage

Executive director of the Canadian Seed Institute reports on recent accreditation and training activity

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An increase in the number of bulk pedigreed seed storage facilities in Western Canada is keeping inspectors busy, says the executive director of the Canadian Seed Institute (CSI). “We are seeing an increase in bulk storage facilities right now. We believe this is largely due to the increase in the movement of soybeans in Western
SeCan is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The not-for-profit company is Canada’s biggest distributor of certified seed.
Crops, News

SeCan celebrates 40th anniversary

Canada’s largest certified seed distributor is even more relevant today, says general manager Jeff Reid

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SeCan was ahead of the curve when founded in 1976 — and still is today, says general manager Jeff Reid. “I think it is interesting that 40 years after SeCan was initiated, it seems in many respects to almost be just coming-of-age now, with all the talk about public, private and producer partnerships,” Reid said
This soybean plant is regrowing after being frozen.
Crops

Get your soybeans in soon or face higher frost risk in fall

In Manitoba soybeans should ideally be in the ground by the end of May

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Time is running out for Manitoba farmers to seed soybeans. “You still have some time to get them in, but I like to see soybeans in the ground in May and that gives you enough time for the plants to mature and reduce the risk (of damage from) a fall frost,” Dennis Lange, the Manitoba
Rain came to some parts of Manitoba over the long weekend but much of the province remains dry.
Crops, Local news, Weather

Rain needed for germination

But don't seed too deep to find it

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Despite dark clouds and much thunder, the May long weekend weather failed to deliver the dust-settling, crop kick-starting rain many farmers are anxiously awaiting. “So it’s some but it’s not really enough to make a big difference that’s for sure,” he added, noting most areas of the province need between half an inch and an

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