Blackleg Threat prompts seed treatment advice in Western Canada
Manitoba researchers urge precaution against blackleg, a seedborne rapeseed disease spreading from northeastern Saskatchewan to Melfort area. Infected fields reduced potential yields by 75 percent. Benomyl Thiram seed treatment Beno Line was approved to control contaminated seed and flea beetle.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Melfort
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Gary Platford
Australia
Kenya
Federal Agriculture Department
Platford
Inter-Provincial Co- Operatives Ltd
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Federated Co-op
Canada
Beno Lin R
Javax as a Herbicide Sparks Safety and Efficacy Debate
A concerned consumer questions Javax for Green Foxtail control, arguing early crops and toxicology tests matter more than short term results. Experts note registration requires multi agency review, acute and chronic animal tests, and field trials before approval.
District Happenings and Community Notices
District Happenings reports Ken Shoemaker and W O Stewart returning home and progressing satisfactorily. Sympathy to the Ringland family on Alma Ringland’s death at Hamiota Hospital on February 2 at age 70 with burial at Beulah on March 2. Get well wishes to Lucy Fleury after an incident at Birtle Hospital. World Day of Prayer drawn many ladies to Beulah Community Chapel on Friday March 3.
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Ken Shoemaker
W.O. Stewart
Ringland
Alma Ringland
George
Hamiota Hospital
Beulah
Lucy Fleury
Birtle Hospital
Isabella and Swan River Residents Attend Hamiota Bonspiel
Isabella and Clarence Basker of Swan River visited with Tom and Mrs Stewart. The Hamiota Ladies Bonspiel drew regional players as a rink attended. The Gregory family mourns Mrs Gregory Sr. Aerts West Festival in Brandon March 12 features Harold Doran. Twin sons born to Ron Huberdeau and Joanne Norrie in Brandon on March 10.
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Clarence Basker
Swan River
Tom Stewart
Hamiota
Birtle High School
Gregory
Harold Doran
Brandon
Centennial Auditorium
Isabella
Ron Huberdeau
Joanne Norrie
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Bob Gwyer
W. A. Barrett
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Mutual Insurance Co
Autopac
Miniota
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Hamiota Community Hall
Gordon C. Knight
R.I.A
FirstBank Agri-Services
Byron Hamilton
Oak River Branch
Agri-Credit Loans
Bank of Montreal
First Canadian Bank
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