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2023 Malting Barley Seeding & Production Considerations
Crop Types
We are nearing the end of another season. However, there are still decisions to be made that can help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can… Read More
Canada’s reputation for quality malting and malted barley is our brand. It is based on our worldclass malting barley varieties, safe and efficient production methods, and robust quality assurance systems. Read More
Flax grows well on most soils, except those that are poorly drained, and very sandy soils with poor water retention. Avoid following flax on canola stubble, as phosphorus uptake in flax will be reduced. Flax responds well to fertile soils,… Read More
Typically flax is seeded from May 1st to June 20th. It may be seeded the last out of all the crops as the bolls and seeds can stand and ripen in the fall without shelling while other crops such as… Read More
Flax is a broadleaved crop and does best when grown after specific crops due to reduction in weed, disease, insect pressures and accessing soil moisture from specific soil depths. As well, research has shown flax performs poorly specifically after canola… Read More
10 Tips to Target Higher Flax Yields in 2015. For More Information Call the MAFRD Crops Knowledge Centre at 204-745-5663 Read More
Sunflowers grown for oil have black hulls, and have three groupings based on their oil profile: traditional, mid-oleic (NuSun), and high oleic (HO). Sunflowers grow best on loamy, silty loam and clay soils with good drainage, but have a lower… Read More
This guide was funded in part by the Canada and Manitoba governments through Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Read More