Science

Short-term bags

Feasibility of Bag Storage System for Canola Under Prairie Conditions

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Simple Life

My great uncle Clint Whetter farmed a mile up the back road from our farm in southwest Manitoba. He was the youngest of four sons, a U of M Aggie and World War II veteran. He was on a bomber crew that flew 58 operations over Germany. Having to protect his stuff from three older...

Feature

Farmer experiences with on-farm drying systems

Dedicated grain driers work quickly, removing more moisture in less time than a bin-based supplemental heat system. This may be the better choice for farms that expect to handle a lot of high-moisture grain every year.

Over 65,000 vegetable bundles and recipe books have been distributed in Manitoba to school-aged children and families through a partnership with Peak of the Market, Manitoba Home Economists Association, Manitoba Government and the Manitoba Canola Growers Canola Eat Well consumer outreach. Farm to School is a non-profit fundraiser that encourages healthy eating and earning money...

Fertility Management

Deep-banding fertilizer may have logistical benefits

Key result: Overall, crop response was generally not linked to deep or shallow placement of phosphorus or potassium. Deep banding (5-6”) these nutrients at higher rates once every three years is an option if logistics make it a challenge to apply these products in a shallow band at the time of seeding. Long-term direct seeding...