Toadflax Invades Area with Distinct Features and Control
Toadflax, like tansy, is an escaped ornamental weed found in several locations. It spreads by seed and creeping roots, grows 2 to 3 feet tall, with numerous leaves and bright yellow snapdragon like flowers. Effective control uses Amitrol T Roundup or Tordon 22K in spot treatments, with early detection key to reduce herbicide costs.
MACC launches Part-time Farmer Loans in Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski announced a five million dollar initial allocation from the Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation for a Part-time Farmer Loans Program. Amendments to the Agriculture Credit Corporation Act were approved in June to include part time farmers as eligible borrowers. Eligible applicants must intend to become principally occupied in farming within ten years and meet net worth, income, and loan limits.
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Bill Uruski
Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation
Agriculture Credit Corporation Act
M.A.C.C
Uruski
Manitoba Pool Elevators Quotas and Holiday Operations
Manitoba Pool Elevators lists wheat barley oats and rye quotas as of December 16 with several grade breakdowns and new board grains. The lakehead shipment outlook notes slowed activity and space availability for most grains. The Christmas through New Year schedule covers Dec 27 30 31 with normal work planned Jan 2 1986 plus a regional relief drive seeking 400 to 500 bushels to complete truck loads.
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Lakehead
Western Feed
Western
Saskatchewan
Proposed Food Inspection Change Draws Concerns
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski warns that transferring meat hygiene and livestock grading to private hands could cause chaotic changes and endanger public health. He cites the tuna affair and lauds Agriculture Canada's coordinated services and current Record of Performance program as safeguards.
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Government of
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Nielsen Task Force On Agriculture
Erik Nielson
Urusifi
Uruski
Agriculture Canada
Nielson
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