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Manitoba Crop Report

Manitoba Agriculture says crops are generally in average to good condition.
 
Disease pressure for sclerotinia continues to be higher, depending on the risk factors.
 
Hay and forage yields have been variable, while regrowth has been good in much of the province.
 
Grasshoppers are a concern in cereal and soybean fields. Armyworms are noted in fall rye, spring cereals, and perennial ryegrass.
 
High winds and driving rain have lodged some cereal and corn crops in the Altona to Morris area.
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Air Boom vs Spinner Spreader. What Is the Difference

Video: Air Boom vs Spinner Spreader. What Is the Difference

Air boom vs spinner spreader is one of the most common questions we hear from growers and dealers. Both systems have a place in the field, but they perform very differently depending on product type, rate, and field conditions. In this short clip, Glenn walks through key differences you see in real use. Spinner spreaders offer wide coverage with fewer moving parts, but spread pattern shifts with wind, moisture, and product quality. Air boom applicators apply at fixed working width and stay consistent across changing conditions. Product density changes get handled through the controller, which helps when switching blends and rates. If you are deciding between application systems or advising customers, this breakdown helps set expectations in the field.