Sept. 14 (CNS Canada) — Last week’s warm, dry weather perfectly suited for combining pushed harvest progress in Saskatchewan well ahead of average for this time of year. According to today’s Saskatchewan crop report, 65 percent of the crop was in the bin as of Sept. 11, compared to the 2012-16 average of 40 percent. […] Read more
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Crop Report
Manitoba SOUTHWEST Precipitation varied up to 20 millimetres. Spring cereal harvest is 50 to 60 percent complete, and about 23 percent of canola is complete. Second cut hay is mostly complete, and slough hay is also being cut. NORTHWEST Rainfall ranged from 15 to 40 mm, while high winds were reported in some areas. Harvest […] Read more
Tax reform protest heats up
Farmers have joined with allies from across the country to fight the federal government’s proposed tax changes, ones many say could threaten the future of the family farm. It’s an attempt to pressure a Liberal government that might or might not understand the practical implications the changes could have on farm income, succession and family […] Read more
Three rules for grain marketers: test, test, test
On-line grain trading forum FarmLead has introduced a new grain testing platform designed to help farmers get maximum value for the grain they produce and sell. GrainTests.com is an on-line service that gives farmers accessto grain testing labs across Canada and the United States. Farmers who use the service select the lab of their choice, […] Read more
Grain bin safety demonstration gives farmers a reality check
Extricating a person from a grain bin takes up to 900 pounds of force and must be done properly to prevent permanent physical damage
LANGHAM, Sask. — An enormous pulling force is required to extract a person buried in grain. The damage inflicted on the human body by well-intentioned but untrained rescuers can be crippling or worse. That was the message conveyed recently to farmers at the Ag in Motion farm show via a new interactive demo, hosted by […] Read more
Sask harvest well ahead of average pace
WINNIPEG, Sept. 7 – Harvest in Saskatchewan is proceeding ahead of the five-year average with 45 percent of the overall crop in the bin. The 2012-16 average for this time of year is 28 percent. Another 28 percent of crops are swathed or ready to be straight cut. Farmers in the southwest region of the […] Read more
Man. farm groups merger still in the works
The five agricultural groups met recently but say there are questions to answer and consultations to be done
It’s not a done deal, but a merger of Manitoba commodity groups is closer to reality. Leaders of five groups, the Corn Growers, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean, Manitoba Flax Growers, National Sunflower Association of Canada and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers, met twice in August to discuss the details, opportunities and obstacles around forming […] Read moreGood year for large green lentils and chickpeas
Even though yields are down and the price is not inspiring, canola is the crop that will pay the bills on a lot of prairie farms this year. However, if you farm in an area that can grow large green lentils or chickpeas, those crops show returns that eclipse canola. While the recent estimates from […] Read more
Crop report – September 7, 2017
Manitoba SOUTHWEST Little to no rain along with heat favoured harvest activities. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye is complete, while it continues for spring wheat, barley, oats, canola, peas, second-cut alfalfa and green feed silage. Insect and disease levels generally remain low. NORTHWEST Most of the region remains hot and dry, but some […] Read more
Farmer checkoff to support malt barley research
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre in Winnipeg has reached a new funding agreement that will provide stable, long-term support for operations that benefit Canada’s malting barley value chain. The centre announced Sept 6 that it will continue to receive funding from Alberta Barley, the Manitoba Wheat & Barley Growers Association and the Saskatchewan Barley […] Read more
