Weeds Making A Comeback

Nov 01, 2018

With the recent rains, weeds are starting to pop up in some fields.

Tammy Jones is a weed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.

"There's certainly some growth out in those fields," she said. "It is a good time to go out and scout to make sure that you know what is the green stuff in the field and then figure out a plan based on that."

Jones says she wouldn't worry about annual weeds, rather it's the perennial and biennial weeds that could be a concern.

She adds that producers don't always need to look at chemical control all the time, noting a light harrow might also do the trick this fall.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.