-------- Original Message -------- Subject: October 2010 edition of CROPS E-NEWS Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:41:36 -0500 From: Wiebe, Heather (MAFRI) Heather.Wiebe@gov.mb.ca To: Wiebe, Heather (MAFRI) Heather.Wiebe@gov.mb.ca
CROPS E-NEWS A monthly bulletin from the Crops Knowledge Centre Sample or Speculate on Nitrogen Carryover for 2011? As Manitoba farmers mop up the remaining 2010 harvest, they will need to plan for the 2011 soil fertility program. A major question is... MORE Post Harvest Assessment Tools of Soil Fertility Practices As harvest nears completion, it is time to take stock of the past year's soil fertility program. The grower's financial yardstick of soil... MORE The Aster Leafhopper - Why Carrots Matter if you are Growing Corn Many people have not forgotten the late summer of 2007. During swathing of canola strange sights appeared in many fields... MORE Risk of Fall Frost Towards the latter part of the growing season, the threat of a fall frost becomes increasingly apparent. This is particularly so in a... MORE The 2010 Season at the Crop Diagnostic Centre Every year brings a different assortment of crops and diseases to the Crop Diagnostic Centre. It is true that there are some... MORE What's Needed to keep you Warm this Winter? Burning wood to heat your home is part of rural life for a lot of Manitobans and this can either be an enjoyable convenience...MORE Manitoba Crop Research Update Greenhouse Research Collaboration Proposed for Manitoba In early September, people interested in the Manitoba greenhouse industry met to discuss the needs and goals of greenhouse... MORE Innovative Research for Manitoba's Fruit Industry With the development of the research orchard at the CMCDC Portage Station and many partnerships with universities and... MORE October 2010 Edition Crops Knowledge Centre 65 - 3rd Ave NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph: 745-5630 Fax: 745-5690 Contact Us News Crops KC Staff News Industry Update Coming Events Low Impact Logging October 22 & 23, St. Malo Woodlot Management & Timber Salvage - Bus Tour October 29, Miami to Kaleida Manitoba Farm Women's Conference November 7 - 9, Portage la Prairie Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance - AGM & Tradeshow November 15 - 17, Winnipeg Manitoba Grazing School December 7 & 8, Brandon Resources Crop Residue Burning Program Website and Factsheet MAFRI Crops Website