Forages & Production Tips

Growers should flax interest amid canola turmoil

Canola, Cereals, Crops, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Pasture, Pulses, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Dryness poised to threaten Saskatchewan crops

Growing conditions vary across province

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm 5 days ago

Crops in Saskatchewan are developing in opposite directions, the province’s latest crop report said. Growing conditions in the province vary, with some areas receiving enough rain while other locations are experiencing crop stress due to hot, dry conditions.

Pea plants emerge in between stubble in a field. Dry peas are leading the way in emergence in Alberta at more than 96 per cent. Photo: File

Barley, Canola, Hay, Lentils, Markets, Oats, Peas, Pulses, Spring Wheat

Alberta crop ratings nudge up

But ground drier

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 4, 2025

Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

Canola, Cereals, Corn, Forages, Markets, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture

About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm July 2, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2.

Canola, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Hay, Pasture, Peas, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Manitoba crops in good shape: Report

Rainfall amounts vary widely

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 25, 2025

Crops in Manitoba continued to come along nicely, the provincial agriculture department reported for the week ended June 24.

Features, Forages

What insect pests are bugging your forage crops?

Grasshoppers, cutworms and armyworms can cause major damage if left unchecked. Learn how to scout and manage them

By Don Norman June 12, 2025

Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski highlights several key insect pests that can affect forage crop production and shares strategies for managing them.

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Forages, Lentils, Markets, Oats, Peas, Pulses, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Saskatchewan few points short of wrapping up spring planting

Topsoil moisture levels down

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 5, 2025

Farmers in Saskatchewan have virtually wrapped up their spring seeding for 2025, with the provincial agriculture department reporting the crops were 97 per cent planted as of June 2. That's up nine points on the week, three ahead of this time last year and two above the five-year average.

Beef Cattle, Crops, Forages

Lessons learned growing forage mixtures for beef production

While polycrop forage blends offer many benefits, farmers need to adapt their strategies to their specific environments

By Beef Cattle Research Council May 24, 2025

As with any farming practice, taking a run at a polycrop forage blend can lead to varying results based on your location, weather and management strategies.

Crops, Forages

Perennial and annual grazing mixes go head to head

A recent study at the U of S compares production, animal performance and sustainability metrics across grazing mixes

By Lisa Guenther May 21, 2025

Researchers measured performance of four different blends, grazed by yearling steers in 14-acre paddocks over two years at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence near Clavet, just southeast of Saskatoon.

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Hay, Markets, News, Oats, Pasture, Peas, Spring Wheat

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Crops, Features, Forages

Managing diseases in alfalfa

From seedling issues to stand die-off, understanding the timing and symptoms of alfalfa diseases can help protect yield

By Don Norman May 14, 2025

Understanding the multiple potential disease pressures on your alfalfa stand can help you improve its yield.

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures come down from highs

Entomologist tests trap crops and marigolds to repel flea beetles at an Ag in Motion

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