Flax Seed Could Be In Short Supply This Spring

Feb 21, 2020

The Manitoba Flax Growers Association (MFGA) held its AGM last week at CropConnect.

Chair Eric Fridfinnson commented on last year's crop.

"We have about an average size of a flax crop," he said. "There's a fair bit of flax that's of lower grades because of bad weather last fall but certainly for the individuals that have top quality flax they've got a real good commodity on their hands that's worth a lot of money. Right now we see people paying $14 per bushel for that best stuff and it's a good opportunity."

Fridfinnson talked about flax acres for 2020.

"Acres were up about 10 per cent last year. As long as we have enough seed available I think we're going to see a bit of an increase again. I've been talking to some people in the seed business and apparently they've doing brisk trade, so if people want some flax they should probably go and get it as soon as they can."

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.