Insights and Stories on Weather

Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:01 am CST

Flood worries are sky-high in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan this spring, and weather analysts believe the wet conditions may last throughout the entire first half of 2011 and impact spring seeding operations. Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. in Kansas City, said even though Western Canada has been fairly […]

By Brent Harder

Feb. 17, 2011 at 4:47 pm CST

 With global warming comes increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which benefits at least one species—weeds. Carbon dioxide acts as a fertilizer to invasive exotic grasses, resulting in higher growth rates and larger leaves. These stronger plants are also proving more resistant to the world’s most important herbicide, […]

By weed-science-society-release

Feb. 17, 2011 at 5:20 am CST

The Canadian Wheat Board aims to get out ahead of expected spring flooding by clearing elevator space now in certain parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The board Wednesday said it will allocate additional rail cars to elevators in flood-prone areas so affected farmers can then deliver accepted Series A and […]

Feb. 14, 2011 at 4:04 pm CST

High corn prices, nearly double the traditional average in southern Manitoba, should have corn producers in the province looking to increase their acres this spring. However, actual plantings will depend on weather conditions at seeding time, said an official with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association. “The numbers are pretty good […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 11, 2011 at 1:36 pm CST

Sunflower prices in southern Manitoba may be strong heading into the spring, but so are most other options and the crop will likely see a reduction in acres, according to a sunflower merchant. “Right now, we’re struggling like all special crops, to get farmers to grow (sunflowers),” said Bruce Wiebe […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin