Come on down to the Banana Belt in Melita MB. We are having our annual WADO Field tour July 17. Good food, great speakers, and hopefully at hot day. Cold refreshments and treats. Manitoba Diversification Centres Manitoba Crop Alliance MPSG Kristen MacMillan

Join us and CMBTC&MaltAcademy for our malt barley field day later this week. Complimentary for MCA farmer members! Reserve your spot: ow.ly/fiVo50WfBRO #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

We’re all seeing symptoms of drought and heat stress in corn across the province. This article lays out the crop’s water needs and effects of a lack of soil moisture in late veg and early reproductive stages. mbcropalliance.ca/blog/agronomy-…

2 things: 1. European corn borer - watch for it and if you see several egg masses, contact John G (MB Ag) to collect samples for research! 2. Lygus bug facts from John G, and start watching for them in your flax and sunnies. I’ve seen many this year. gov.mb.ca/agriculture/cr…

Our sunflower variety performance trial in Beausejour area is showing some ultra-early hybrids flowering this week! Thanks to PESAI Research Station for doing a beautiful job here!

Reports of spraying for lygus bugs in confecs in E. MB - check your fields now! Threshold is about 1 lygus bug per 9 heads - that is not a lot!! Also, John G is looking for ECB egg masses and/or larvae, if you find some in your corn/potato fields. gov.mb.ca/agriculture/cr…

The Canola Disease Training & Variety Evaluation Trials Tours start TOMORROW! 📍 Carman – Aug 12 📍 Arborg – Aug 13 📍 Roblin – Aug 20 📍 Melita – Aug 21 📍 Glenlea – Aug 22 🕘 9 AM–12 PM | Expert speakers from Manitoba Agriculture Canola Growers Canola Council of Canada #MBAg #WestCdnAg #AgTwitter

Special Crops tailgate talks are so much fun and we plan to keep these field events really casual and informative. Great opportunity for new special crops farmers to meet with seasoned farmers to learn as well!

Did you know participating in the Canadian Grain Commission Harvest Sample Program supports research to mitigate grain quality issues and help develop new markets for your crops? Learn more and sign up today: ow.ly/rJ6e50WxHzf #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

Sunflower farmers, agronomists and industry - HAVE YOU HEARD? Avian Control Bird Repellent has been approved via an emergency use registration! Manitoba Crop Alliance Avian Enterprises mbcropalliance.ca/blog/agronomy-…

Tomorrow in Carman - our first Special Crops Workshop of 4 across S. MB. Focusing on agronomy in 🌻 and 🌽. Come with questions and concerns - we love discussion!

Join our team! We are seeking a full-time research program manager for cereal crops to execute MCA’s spring wheat, winter wheat and barley research program. Learn more: ow.ly/pftm50WNPic #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

TOMORROW we hit up PESAI at Arborg for our Special Crops Workshop! Day 1 in Carman was awesome and I can’t wait to chat corn and sunflowers with Interlake farmers and agronomists! #MBAg

Frost concerns in corn? For a quick answer, refer to the table here, or visit our website for blog post on fall frosts in corn. But first, know your crop staging and if there is ANY green left on the leaves at or below the ear. mbcropalliance.ca/blog/agronomy-… #AskOurAgronomists

Broaden your knowledge of grain grading at our Farmer Grain Grading Bootcamp, hosted in partnership with Canola Growers and @MBPulseGrowers! Workshops are being offered next month in both Carman and Souris. Register today: ow.ly/VHHw50Xa5QV #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

NEW DATES: Are you ready to strengthen your leadership skills and unlock new ways of working with people and achieving results? Are you an MCA member in good standing? If so, register today for the LeaderShift Insight Program: ow.ly/w2Iz50XbgCX #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg

I’m heading to RM of Rhineland and area today - let me know if you’ve got an entry or questions! mbcropalliance.ca/about-manitoba…

Heading to Westman today for corn competition entry picking! Reach out if you’ve got one for the 2025 competition!

Important for Manitoba soybean growers On Sept .16, 2025, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) published a proposed “special review” decision on dicamba — it could have major implications for how we manage weeds in dicamba-tolerant soybeans. Read the full article here:

Don't miss our Farmer Grain Grading Bootcamp, hosted in partnership with Canola Growers and @MBPulseGrowers! At both locations, a free hot breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. Learn more: ow.ly/AHNV50Xa5W6 #cdnag #westcdnag #MbAg