Grass species selection for hay or pasture in Manitoba
John Patterson outlines grass categories and management for Manitoba pastures. Basal grasses include Meadow Brome Orchard Grass Meadow Fescue Russian Wild Rye with rapid early regrowth when tested in grazing season. joint stem grasses cover Brome Grass Intermediate Wheat Grass Slender Wheat Grass Tall Wheat Grass Reed Canary Timothy Crested Wheat Grass. Details cover seeding depth soil firmness fertilizer contact companion crops and recommended mixtures for hay and pasture. Patterson serves the Hamiota area at 764-2767.
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John Patterson
Manitoba
Hamiota
Fixweed control advised early in season
Sid Lewis explains that spray timing is crucial for fixweed, a mustard family weed. Early-season applications of products like Estaprop can be effective, aided by recent rains that help farmers manage moisture competition from this biennial or annual weed. Lewis can be reached at 764 2128.
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Sid Lewis
Reader tips line offers tips on breaking news and features
Readers are asked to call the paper with breaking news or feature ideas. Contact options include Greg during the day at 759-2644, evenings at 759-2447, or cellular 773-4277 after hours and on weekends.
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Greg
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Blood Donor Clinic Encourages More Returns in Brandon
Since opening in October 1998 the Westman Blood Donor clinic at Brandon General Hospital has hosted 1586 donations. The permanent site at 150 McTavish Ave East operates Tuesdays 10 am to 8 pm and Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 8 pm inviting Western Manitobans to donate.
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Westman Blood Donors
Brandon General Hospital
McTavish Ave. East
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