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Crop Report – for Jun. 9, 2011

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SOUTHWEST REGION The Southwest Region experienced rainfall over the last week with reports of 30 to 100 mm. Seeding is about 35 to 50 per cent complete; however, seeding progress ranges from five to 50 per cent in some areas. There is generally greater seeding progress north of Highway #1. Major crops sown to date
Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

North Dakota Wheat Growers Running Out Of Time

Farmers in the top wheat state of North Dakota will not get all their intended wheat, corn and canola acres seeded this spring due to heavy rains and flooding. “Sunflowers and soybeans will be the biggest winners in North Dakota,” as alternative crops to plant given their shorter growing season, said Jim Peterson with the
Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Jun. 2, 2011

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SOUTHWEST Over the past week producers were able to make some seeding progress. Conditions remain wet in most areas with producers selecting fields that are dry enough for field operations. Rainfall over the weekend will further delay seeding. Most areas reported 20 to 30 millimetres of precipitation. Seeding of spring wheat is 15 to 30
Cereals, Crops, Forages

Crop Report – for May. 26, 2011

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SOUTHWEST REGION Seeding is about 10 per cent complete throughout the region with some areas reporting as high as 30 per cent. Warm, dry weather at the beginning of the week helped to dry fields allowing producers to seed, but widespread weekend rainfall brought seeders again to a standstill. Reports of 40-60 mm in the
Cereals, Oilseeds, Opinion

Letters – for May. 19, 2011

This letter is in response to Carl Classen’s letter of May 5, 2011, wherein he states: “I strongly object to the efforts of the Manitoba Canola Growers to put canola under the Canadian Wheat Board.” Nothing could be further from the truth. MCGA directors were very clear in media interviews (as well as in the
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Agriculture Canada Sees Higher Acreage

Canadian farmers will plant more wheat, durum, canola, oats and barley this spring and leave less unplanted land – if they can, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said. The department’s outlook for grains and oilseeds for the 2011- 12 crop year May 10 maintained Statistics Canada’s April 26 planting estimates for canola, oats, barley and durum.
Cereals, Opinion

Letters – for May. 12, 2011

As reported in theManitoba Co-operator,some time ago (24 Dec. 2009), Ron Friesen tells us that Canada has joined an international network devoted to helping farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is an interesting vision and undertaking, for today’s industrial food production methods all have a bearing on global warming. So after doing some research, I
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Optimizing Stand Establishment In Less-Than-Optimal Conditions

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When seeding is delayed, optimizing stand establishment becomes imperative to achieving maximum yield. Remember, planting date is only one of many yield-influencing factors. The following tips can assist in maximizing seedling emergence and establishment. AVOID “MUDDING” IT IN Manage crop residue, drive on firm fields, and leave the drowned-out spots to dry. Early seeding favours
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Wheat, Canola Stocks Shrink

Canada’s supplies of wheat and canola dwindled as of March 31, a Statistics Canada report showed May 6, after farmers reaped a disappointing harvest last year. Canola stocks were 450,000 tonnes lower than the trade expected on average. All-wheat stocks fell nearly nine per cent to 15.6 million tonnes, while canola supplies tumbled almost 23

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