Crop Management
Manitoba farmers harvested 497,000 acres of grain corn and 429,000 acres of oats last year, the second year in a row that farmers harvested more corn than oats in Manitoba — an acreage shift that could be the new normal.
Crop Management
Corn acres saw stellar year in eastern Prairies
Growers in Manitoba harvested 497,000 acres last year, which is a record, and acres could climb even higher this year
There is hope for eroded hilltops
Farmers have several options to consider when looking at ways to restore productivity on eroded hilltops
Restoring productivity can be a difficult challenge for farmers battling erosion on hilltops, but there are practical strategies to mitigate the problem and improve crop yields.
Manitoba’s biggest crop pests of 2024
Flea beetles, cutworms, armyworms, lygus bugs and more all ate away at farm profits last year in Manitoba
Manitoba provincial entomologist John Gavloski discusses the province’s top agricultural pests.
Canola storage requires continued vigilance
Using fans and taking care during canola harvest can help prevent hot canola and spoilage issues
Successful canola storage for Prairie farmers starts with proper management at harvest time, and then continues through the winter months.
Chemical costs are down—but for how long?
A new report highlights price drops in agricultural chemicals, but rising raw material costs and market volatility could reverse the trend
As the agricultural landscape braces for uncertainty, securing supplies now could be a smart move for the season ahead.
CropLife Canada calls for halt to Pest Management Regulatory Agency changes, cites tariffs
The threat of U.S. tariffs means Canada should be doing all it can to keep farmers competitive, CropLife Canada says
CropLife Canada says U.S. tariffs would be bad enough, agriculture doesn’t need the added hit from changes to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).
Tight barley supply may lead to more U.S. corn imports
American corn prices test US$5 per bu. as the influential commodity continues to gain momentum this winter
Lost in all the trade and tariffs talk that has dominated ag news recently is the fact corn futures have climbed and are now trading around US$5 per bushel.
Alberta canola producers vote for higher service charge
Commission moves the needle on levies for first time since 2003
Members of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission have voted to increase the organization’s producer levy to $1.75 per tonne of canola sold.
Tackling herbicide resistance with smarter spraying
Spray application specialist Tom Wolf shares insights on how spraying issues can affect resistant weeds
Tom Wolfe of Sprayers101.com recently spoke at the Manitoba Agronomists’ Conference
Aphids require a watchful eye
The pest can pose a serious risk to small grain and pulse crops
In 2024 there were multiple reports of aphid damage in Sask.
