Crop diseases emerge in cereal grains and canola
Manitoba Agriculture representative John Patterson notes BYDV yellowing in wheat barley and red leaf in oats with yield losses possible. White heads from Fusarium Head Blight and Take-all root rot reduce seed. Aphids flea beetles grasshoppers and diamondback moths seen. control guidance limited and pre harvest intervals apply. Patterson can be reached at 764 2767.
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Pilot escapes after crop sprayer crash near Rivers
A crop spraying aircraft piloted by 29 year old Richard Noort of Rivers crash landed in a field north of Rivers shortly before 10 p m on July 24. No injuries were reported and the aircraft sustained minor damage as Transport Canada and the RCMP investigate.
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Lyme disease awareness urged as ticks found in Manitoba
Manitobans are reminded of possible Lyme disease bearing ticks in the province and advised to prevent infection. Manitoba Health works with the Lyme Borreliosis Support Group of Manitoba to raise awareness and monitor tick populations. Citizens are instructed on prevention, symptoms, treatment, and how to submit ticks for testing to Dr. Terry Galloway at the University of Manitoba.
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