Here’s what to watch for as the snow disappears and Ontario winter cereals emerge from dormancy.
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Managing waterlogged Ontario winter cereals
Here’s what to watch for as winter cereals emerge from dormancy
Winter cereals beyond wheat gaining traction
Interest is rising in alternative winter cereals like barley and hybrid rye as profitable rotation options
Winter cereals such other than wheat, such as barley, could provide better yield and rotation options for Ontario growers.
Russia’s Kursk region declares emergency due to winter grain crop failure
Russia's Kursk region has introduced emergency measures due to a drought which killed winter grain crops, the local government said on Thursday.
Feed weekly outlook: Clearer picture of coming crop means lower prices
MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat have been trending lower recently, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. While there has been some harvest pressure, Motz said “it’s more of an equalization of the crops. “We got through the crunch of July not knowing exactly where things were at. As […] Read more
Fall rye’s popularity catching on Prairies
CNS Canada — It’s good and bad news when it comes to winter cereal acreage in Western Canada. Winter wheat acres in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are down this fall, while acreage in Alberta increased, and fall rye acres in all provinces rose. “I think a lot of the guys that were growing winter wheat have […] Read more
Winter Cereals Manitoba now in on amalgamation plan
A possible union between four Manitoba commodity grower groups has a new fifth player on deck. Winter Cereals Manitoba Inc. (WCMI) announced Thursday its chair, Doug Martin, and director Allan Olinyk will join a steering committee made up of directors and staff from the Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA), Manitoba Flax Growers Association (MFGA), National […] Read more
Prairie winter wheat conditions uncertain
CNS Canada — While it’s too early to assess how the western Canada winter wheat crop fared this winter, there is some uncertainty due to unseasonably cold April temperatures. “We start losing cold tolerance, especially in March and going into April now. And that’s when you need to monitor temperatures or for (the crop) to […] Read more
Outlook improves for Prairies’ winter cereals
CNS Canada — Following concerns in September about seeding winter cereals in dry conditions, acres are down but crops seeded in Western Canada are doing good heading into the winter. “Very little moisture is required in the fall to get that seed to germinate and start growing, especially if it’s been seeded shallow,” said Amanda […] Read more
Mixed conditions loom over Manitoba winter cereals
CNS Canada — A mix of freezing and warming conditions put Manitoba’s winter cereals in uncertain condition, following months of promising weather, according to the head of an industry group. Manitoba’s winter wheat and fall rye crops had ample snow cover throughout the winter, which supported crops, but more recently, conditions turned slushy, then froze […] Read more
Favourable conditions boost Manitoba winter cereals
CNS Canada –– Favourable weather throughout spring and winter has allowed Manitoba’s winter cereals to flourish, according to the head of an industry group. “People are bragging about their fall rye,” said Jake Davidson, executive director at Winter Cereals Manitoba. “Wheat is also excellent.” A relatively warm spring with few cold snaps and a mild […] Read more