Winter Browning in Evergreens and Manitoba Weed Fair Dates
Winter browning of evergreens on prairies stems from drought desication and low humidity, with sun exposure and wind worsening injury on young or exposed trees. Prevention focuses on tree health, fall watering debates aside, and protective measures like burlap or snow fences. Also announced are Manitoba Weed Fair dates January 15-16 in Brandon and January 20-21 in Winnipeg, with topics on Canada Thistle, herbicide residues, fertilization, disposal, and soil testing.
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Canada
Help Wanted Mechanic at International Harvester Dealer
Help wanted for an experienced mechanic at G Sterling Truck and Implements Ltd in Pilot Mound. Requires journeyman certificate and farm equipment or related field experience. Automotive and truck experience or 3rd or 4th year apprentice may apply. Offers top salary plus medical dental and accident insurance. Confidential interviews by phone after hours with G Sterling at 825-2627.
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International Harvester
G. Sterling Truck & Implements Ltd
Pilot Mound
G. Sterling
Irrigation Featured on FarmScene in Manitoba
A FarmScene special airs Sunday January 24 at 5 30 p m on CKY Winnipeg CKY B Brandon and CKY D Dauphin. The program visits Manitoba farms to showcase various irrigation methods including hand moved side roll travelling gun and centre pivot systems and highlights yields of six tons of hay and 250 cwt of potatoes per acre. Featured interviewees include Blair Geisel Vern Cray and Jim Blight from Oakville Alfalfa Farms.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Blair Geisel
Kroeker Almasippi Farms
Balmoral
Vern Cray
Jim Blight
Oakville Alfalfa Farms
CKY
Cky-B
Brandon
Cky-D
Dauphin
Western regional Dutch Elm Disease office opened at Brandon
Winnipeg Natural Resources Minister Len Evans announced a western regional Dutch Elm Disease control office to negotiate cost shared agreements with municipalities and help implement local control programs. The Brandon office at 759 First Street will cut the disease impact in western Manitoba, with information available by calling 727 5909.
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Winnipeg
Len Evans
First Street
Brandon
Evans
Manitoba
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Brandon Keystone Centre
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RED Cross
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Tops
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Rossburn
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Murray’s Electric
Shoal Lake
Rail
AC & Cl
Virden's
Virden Wr’ Shop
LTD
7Th Ave
Virden
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