The Manitoba Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has released an updated manual for growing corn entitled “Field Corn Production in Manitoba - A Guide for Crop Management and Agronomy”.

The manual was updated and reviewed by agronomists, pathologists, and entomologists from institutions such as the MCGA, Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. There is a significant amount of new content added from the 2013 edition.

Over the past five years, MCGA has received significant financial support from the Provincial and Federal Governments for research in corn production. That research has yielded results and information on agronomic issues including crop rotation, residue management/strip tillage, phosphorus fertilization, corn row spacing, Goss's Wilt management, fertilizer use patterns, and nitrogen fertilizer management strategies for modern corn hybrids in Manitoba.

The Field Corn Production in Manitoba manual includes current production information for growing corn, including chapters on growth and development, hybrid selection, cultural practices, soil nutrition and fertility (including residue management), weed management, disease management, insect management, diagnostics, and harvesting and storage.

Members of the MCGA will receive a complimentary copy, while the guide will also be made available for purchase to others.