Manitoba Oilseeds and Pulses Conference heads to Winnipeg
Manitoba stages its first Oilseeds and Pulses Conference February 2 and 3 at the International Inn in Winnipeg. Organized to meet farmer demand for up to date crop production data, the two day program covers weed control, disease management, irrigation, breeding, storage, market outlooks and contract programs. Noted speakers include University of Idaho expert Marshall LeBaron on irrigation, USDA’s Dr. Ted Schultz on sunflower midge, Dr. William Roath on sunflower production, and University of Manitoba researchers Dr. Peter McVetty and Dr. Baldur Stefansson. Conference chair Cliff Harrison. banquet speaker Father Lucien Larre. pre registration available with regular registration Feb 2.
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Lab Receives Record Number of Soil Samples
Winnipeg report shows Manitoba Agriculture soil test lab received a record number of samples with 12 000 fields tested, up 50 percent from last year. Ken McGill notes rising demand due to fertilizer cost concerns and increased awareness of soil testing services. Farmers seek best possible returns.
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Brandon Braces for Centennial Year Festivities and Plans
Winnipeg Brandon Manitoba readies a centennial celebration led by Mayor Ken Burgess. Events include Homecoming Week July 3 to 11, a New Year’s Eve ball, a January 1 mayor’s levee, and a January 2 costume ball. A new 30,000 square foot public library is planned in the former Co op store, funded by an $800,000 provincial grant and a $250,000 donation from the Kinsmen Club. The program features the Labatt Brier curling classic March 7 to 14 with 48 curlers, the Canadian Figure Skating Championships January 25 to 31, and a Ukrainian cultural event February 25 to 28. The year also includes a parades, a centennial fashion show, and numerous other events as Brandon marks its 100th birthday. Invitations go to 16,000 ex-Brandonites.
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