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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1962
Page
4
Agricultural notes discuss yellow mustard Brassica hirta grown in Manitoba. Last year’s drought affected crops, with some growers seeing satisfactory yields. Contract growing advised. mid May planting, 8 to 12 pounds per acre at 11/2 inches deep, fertilizer helps, avoid 2 4D. Prices expected around previous year’s level. Read labels for chemical use and safety.
A Canadian booklet outlines nuclear fallout safety measures including shelter, 14 days of supplies, and an emergency plan. FAQs cover radioactivity decay rates, shelter effectiveness, and non contagion of radiation. Agricultural notices announce new apple varieties Carroll Collet Garland Luke and a new raspberry Killarney with strong yields suitable for Manitoba conditions.
Manitoba farmers are urged by Marcel Barnabe to boost forage left in reserve for winter and to sow more land to forage and pasture. He recommends oats on part of cereal land, a three year grain and pasture rotation, and longer term eight to twelve year forage rotations to widen hay and grazing supplies. He notes current forage averages are low and urges doubling forage acreage toward a 20 percent cultivation target.
A summary of agricultural bulletins for forage crop production in Manitoba. It lists two starter guides from Brandon Experimental Farm and notes additional publications from Manitoba and Canada departments. The text cites specific bulletins on alfalfa, crested wheat grass, brome grass, Russian wild rye grass, and rambler alfalfa.
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