Farmers evaluating FHB risk
The recent rain followed by hot, humid conditions can be a breeding ground for disease.
Cereal Specialist, Sara Tetland says a key concern right now as plants start to hit the heading stage is Fusarium Head Blight (FHD).
"Fusarium head blight develops in that warm temperature 20 to 30 degrees Celsius and requires humidity for about 12 to 24 hours. So a lot of farmers are kind of in that situation now and trying to make that decision on whether they should spray or not."
SPG variety selection tool will help farmers to make more informed decisions
Farmers now have a new tool when it comes to selecting pulse crop varieties
The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers launching it's pulse regional variety trial portal this week.
SPG's Director of Research and Development Sherrilyn Phelps says they've been working on the new portal for over a year now and are excited to see it available.
The site provides regional variety trial (RVT) data covering up to twelve years of pulse variety data which will help growers make more informed decisions.
The way we use and manage farmland will play a key role in addressing climate change and feeding the world
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie Claude Bibeau announced $54 million on Thursday for the creation of nine new living labs to reduce greenhouse gases.
Speaking in Calgary, Bibeau says one of the living lab programs will be in Alberta.
"We're investing over $16 million to support our two lead agencies, Alberta Beef Producers, and the Alberta Conservation Association in partnership with Food Water Wellness. These projects will focus on key areas such as improving carbon storage through cropping systems, and herd and nutrient management."
No feed shortage predicted this year for ranchers
Logan Houff helps manage a farm and ranch in the Eston area. He says they feed cattle 200-220 days of the year. They don't cut hay, and therefore they have to buy all of their feed, except for the silage.
A hay producer that they normally buy from had texted recently with bales on offer. The prices are better this year than last year. "There are some pockets around where the hay crops aren't as thick. I've seen a few places where the crops aren't as good. For the most part producers will be able to source bales that are reasonably close to home."
Future contracts started to regain some strength on Thursday
Future contracts for the majority of grain commodities moved lower following the release of this week's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.
Those same contracts that dropped early in the week, started showing some strength again on Thursday.
Grain Market Analyst Brennan Turner says a number of factors are contributing to the market changes including news that the ending stocks came in higher than expected.
Ag industry issues joint statement on the upcoming Next Policy Framework for agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture issued the following joint statement on Thursday, ahead of the FPT Agriculture Ministers meeting next week taking place in Saskatoon:
Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers will be meeting to make important decisions regarding the direction of the Next Policy Framework (NPF), the primary funding envelope for Canadian agricultural policies and programs for the next five years.
Manitoba Canola Growers awards scholarships
Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) has awarded $1,000 scholarships to five deserving high school students.
This year’s winners are Brooklyn McRae of St. Andrews, Janik Grenier of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Kate-Leigh Heapy of Oak River, Lindsay Wytinck of Glenboro, and Sydney Gerelus of Shoal Lake.
The scholarships are available to students who are from an MCGA-member farm and are planning to attend post-secondary education in any field within two years of graduating.
CCA hires new general manager
Ryder Lee is headed to Calgary to take on the role of General Manager with the Canadian Cattle Association beginning September 1st.
Dennis Laycraft, the CCA Executive Vice-President Dennis Laycraft says Ryder brings an exceptional range of expertise, with a strong industry background, years of work on agriculture policy, and advanced management experience.
Lee says he's looking forward to helping producers from a new role, but admits it is still a little bittersweet.
Future contracts started to regain some strength on Thursday
Future contracts for the majority of grain commodities moved lower following the release of this week's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.
Those same contracts that dropped early in the week, started showing some strength again on Thursday.
Grain Market Analyst Brennan Turner says a number of factors are contributing to the market changes including news that the ending stocks came in higher than expected.
Weeds aren't slowing down: Crop Pest Update
Summary
Insects: Economic populations of pea aphids on field peas have been reported from the Southwest and Central regions, and some insecticide applications have occurred. Grasshopper levels continue to be a concern in some areas.
Diseases: There is now a LOT going on in the disease world: bacterial blights in oats and peas, blackleg on lowermost leaves of canola, Septoria brown spot on unifoliate leaves of soybean, as well as higher risk of Fusarium head blight in small grain cereals and potential risk of Sclerotinia in canola.