Farmers select winter wheat varieties based on yield potential, disease resistance, height, standability and maturity. But what is becoming increasingly important is selecting varieties on planned end-use or marketing considerations. Is the harvested product for milling? For ethanol production? As an ingredient in feed rations? Knowing the answers to these questions will help farmers […] Read more
Manitoba winter wheat performance data for 2012
Is it tan spot or physiological leaf spot in your winter wheat?
What might look like tan spot or septoria on winter wheat could be physiological leaf spot and it’s important to know the difference.If it’s physiological leaf spot there’s no point spending money on a fungicide because it won’t cure the problem, which usually has little impact on yield anyway.Suspected cases of physiological leaf spot have […] Read more
Manitoba releases 2011 winter wheat variety data
Winter wheat variety evaluation will become increasingly important as 2013 approaches. Many Manitoba farmers will be affected by Canadian Grain Commission plans to move CDC Kestrel, CDC Clair, CDC Harrier, CDC Raptor and CDC Falcon from the Canada Western Red Winter (CWRW) class to the Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) class as of August 1, […] Read more
Manage residue now for winter wheat seeding
Farmers are focused right now on getting this year’s crop in the bin, but it is important to remember that the success of next year’s winter wheat crop begins with this year’s harvest. How you deal with residue from the previous crop will affect seedling establishment and winter survival, which is critical for a good […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
