Organic matter drives historic high yields in Manitoba soils
Historical Manitoba yields relied on native grasses leaving deep organic matter as pioneers tilled and removed straw. Decomposition, fallow practices, and moisture kept microbial activity high, halving organic matter today. Organic matter releases nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur and improves soil structure and water storage, explaining past high yields.
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Interlake group promotes soil management
The South Interlake Soil and Water Improvement Association formed in March by nine area farmers with Manitoba Agriculture aims to promote soil management. Projects in 1984 include shelterbelts flax strips and soil salinity demonstrations funded by PFRA. The group covers Selkirk Stonewall Teulon districts with directors from Teulon Selkirk and Stonewall and invites farmer membership and project proposals.
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South Interlake Soil and Water Improvement Association
Bill Yule
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Manitoba Agriculture
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
PFRA
South Por Pee
Selkirk
Teulon
Yale
Bill Duda
Bryan Yusishen
Ralph Martin
Rask Klagenberg
Stan Frysa
Bernie van Kemenade
George Willis
Dave Stutsky
Laurence Keil
Yusishen
Buying Children’s Shoes to Fit Growing Feet
Home Economics guidance stresses roomy toe box and flexible sole. Check fit every few months for children under five, measure both feet, and ensure heel snugness. Choose leather or cloth shoes for breathability and lace ups for better support.
This Week in Canada May 28 to June 2 Historical Dates
A compact outline of notable events by date from May 28 through June 2 across years. Highlights include early pension acts, Dionne quintuplets birth, U S Congressional urging, trade reopenings, provincial resource transfers, Boer War end, Alberta premiership change, and Kingston college opening with mission arrivals and BC politics start.
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Manitoba Bicycle Safety Education Program Returns
Manitoba Highways and Transportation Minister John Plohman announced the bicycle safety education program for elementary schools. The four hour course teaches ages 6 to 13 to operate bikes safely, with theory and practice during May 14 to June 29.
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Winnipeg
Safety Office
Backyard Pools Safety Tip From National Water Week
Red Cross urges safe boating and water play this summer. Use lifejackets for every person aboard and avoid horseplay with water games to prevent tragedy.
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