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Staging critical for pre-harvest glyphosate

The crop must be mature before applying the non-selective herbicide

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“Glyphosate is not a desiccant.” And just to be sure listeners got the message Manitoba Agriculture cereals specialist Pam de Rocquigny repeated the statement again during the Westman CropTalk webinar July 27: “Glyphosate is not a desiccant. “I no longer want to see anyone referring to when they are applying a pre-harvest glyphosate application… that
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Cereals, Crops

Korea reports no GMO in U.S. wheat imports

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Seoul | Reuters — South Korea has not detected any genetically modified wheat in tests on imports of wheat and flour from Washington state, after the discovery of unapproved GM wheat in the U.S. state prompted Japan and South Korea to suspend certain U.S. imports. South Korea, the fifth largest market for U.S. wheat, had
“Typically the (FHB) symptoms start to appear anywhere from 14 to 21 days after infection.” Pam de Rocquigny, Manitoba Agriculture.
Cereals, Crops

Low levels of fusarium head blight are being observed in some crops

Manitoba Agriculture cereals specialist Pam de Rocquigny has some management tips

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Fusarium head blight (FHB) symptoms were appearing in unprotected winter wheat and spring cereal variety trials last week, but at low levels. “Typically the symptoms start to appear anywhere from 14 to 21 days after infection,” Manitoba Agriculture cereals specialist Pam de Rocquigny said during the Westman CropTalk webinar July 27. “For the most part
Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 14

Conditions as of August 2, 2016

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Winter wheat and fall rye harvest is underway in Manitoba. To date, preliminary reports indicate winter wheat yields range from 60 to 95 bu/acre, and fall rye yields range from 40 to 90 bu/acre. Weekend thunderstorms resulted in variable amounts of precipitation, hail activity and lodging of crops across some areas of Manitoba. The majority
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Crops

IGC raises 2016-17 global wheat, corn forecasts

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London/ Reuters – The International Grains Council has raised its forecasts for global corn production in the 2016-17 season, largely reflecting improved crop prospects in the United States. World corn (maize) production was upwardly revised to 1.017 billion tonnes, up from a previous projection of 1.003 billion and the prior season’s 968 million. “Better crop prospects
Ducks Unlimited hosted a grazing tour at Ryan Boyd’s operation on June 30 to discuss the benefits and challenges of growing winter wheat in western Manitoba.
Cereals, Crops

Demonstrating the benefits of growing winter wheat in Westman

Ducks Unlimited recently partnered with a Brandon-area farmer to illustrate how winter wheat 
can be a positive addition to your crop rotation

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Why waste three months of sunlight on bare ground when you could grow some profit? That is the notion a number of western Canadian producers have begun to experiment with, including Forrest-area producer Ryan Boyd, who says he’s seen several benefits from adding winter wheat into his rotation. “Looking at dollars and cents I think
Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 13

Conditions as of July 25, 2016

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Severe weather systems containing strong winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and hail passed through several areas of Manitoba. Field and forage crops, as well shelterbelts and farm infrastructure, were impacted by the storms. Crop damage, including lodging and stalk breakage, ranges from light to severe. Assessments are continuing. The warmer temperatures benefitted all crops, particularly the
Cereals, Crops

Manitoba winter wheat in good shape

Group pushes for national wheat research strategy

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Commodity News Service Canada — Despite heavy rains throughout July, Manitoba’s winter wheat is in good condition moving into desiccation, the head of an industry group says. The Manitoba winter cereals group is also preparing for an upcoming government program by working alongside other Canadian wheat commissions. “Everybody is still pretty happy. The winter wheat can
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Prairie wheat bids tick lower in choppy week

CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from C$13 to C$27 below the futures

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Commodity News Service Canada — Spring wheat cash bids across Western Canada ended slightly lower for the week ended July 18, tracking choppy action in the U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were one to two dollars per tonne lower, according to price quotes from a cross-section of

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