Manitoba GRIP options add flexibility for 1991 income guarantees
Manitoba farmers gain flexibility under GRIP for 1991 with a choice to base coverage on LTAY soil zone averages or LTAY adjusted by crop insurance history. Crop insurance levels stay unchanged and Superior Management continues. An extra month extends interest-free premium payments to October 31. application deadline is April 30, 1991. Contact local crop insurance offices or 1-800-561-6578 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Glen Findlay
Findlay
GRIP
Crop Insurance Office of
Manitoba Agriculture
Zero tillage hopes rise with Marquis Project Centre opening
Government funded Conserva tion Tillage Productivity Centre in Minto Manitoba will demonstrate zero tillage methods over three years. Research director David Rourke outlines weed control in reduced tillage, seeding in high residue, crop rotation to prevent erosion, and fertilizing under reduced tillage, with workshops and equipment demos. A PFRA booklet on Zero Tillage is available in Brandon.
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David Rourke
Minto
Brandon
Manitoba
Rourke
Elmer Stobbe
University of Manitoba
Ag-Quest
Farming
Zero Tillage Board
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
PFRA
10Th Street
NFU proposes changes to GRIP program in Manitoba
Manitoba NFU district directors deem the GRIP program inadequate and inequitable. Keith Proven urges a temporary alternative until a fairer plan, sending seven proposals to Agriculture Minister Glen Findlay. Proposals cover one year contracts, $150 per acre, $10 per acre premium, December 31 1991 payments, premium deduction, keep Crop Insurance, and 1000 acre max. Contact Proven at 874 2210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
National Farmers Union
NFU
Keith Proven
Proven
Glen Findlay
Seedling Vigor: Manitoba Research Links Seed Handling to Gains
Manitoba studies led by Elmer Stobbe show seed vigor hinges on producer choices from seed weight and density to disease control and drying. Higher seed quality, proper fertilization, and careful harvesting reduce losses. improving vigor could save about 70 million dollars in the grain economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Elmer Stobbe
University of Manitoba
Stobbe
Saskatchewan
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Marquis Project
the Heart Fund
9Th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
J Serviettes
Armstrong
Ryan Hamilton
P.O
Hamiota
Romoto
3Rd St. S.E
Autopac
Sears
Hamiota-Miniota
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