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Manitoba crops variable: report

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MarketsFarm – Crop development was highly variable across Manitoba during the week ended Aug. 2 depending on localized rainfall and drainage, with fields in the southern growing areas of the province generally better than those to the north, according to the latest report from Manitoba Agriculture. Localized insect concerns were reported, with some spraying required. […] Read more
Dry and cool canola can be stored safely longer, so it’s key to keep a close eye on moisture and temperature levels. Using supplemental heat with a natural air drying system can be an effective way to remove moisture from canola inside the bin.
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How to condition canola with natural air drying and supplemental heat

Seven tips from Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute

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Due to its high oil content, canola has a higher risk of spoilage compared with numerous other crops. If it’s too wet or too warm inside the bin, moulds, mites and insects will thrive, leading to spoilage and lost revenue for farmers.  Charley Sprenger, a research project lead at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) in […] Read more
Oat crops topped out at 81 per cent good to excellent in Alberta. Photo: iStock
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Alberta crops improve tremendously over last year 

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Crops in Alberta remain in good shape as the latest crop report noted all crops across the province are 72 per cent good to excellent. That’s a huge improvement compared to this time last year when drought pushed crops down to 20 per cent good to excellent. Rain, especially in June proved to be very […] Read more
Wet conditions have made fungicide spraying difficult for ground application. Photo: Thinkstock
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Fungal diseases posing an issue with Manitoba crops

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As crop conditions vary across Manitoba, the latest crop report noted that frequent rains and warm temperatures have increased the risk of a number of fungal diseases. Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (MARD) said farmers continued to apply fungicides on their wheat, oats, barley, canola, and pea crops. However, wet conditions in a number of […] Read more
ICE November 2022 canola (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (yellow, green and black lines). (Barchart)
Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Benign weather weighs on canola

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MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were seeing choppy activity in mid-July but were under pressure overall, closing at their weakest levels in six months on Wednesday. Relatively favourable Prairie weather, speculative long-liquidation, and pressure from outside markets all weighed on values with more losses likely if no weather concerns develop. “The weather looks fairly […] Read more
Canola plants in flower in a field north of Lorette, Man. on July 20, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
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Good ratings seen for Manitoba’s spring wheat, canola

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MarketsFarm — Crops in Manitoba remain in good shape, according to the latest weekly report from the province’s agriculture ministry. In particular, Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (MARD) found spring wheat across the province rated 85 per cent good to excellent — but with crops not doing as well in the province’s Interlake region. While […] Read more

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