Selecting Potato Seed for Manitoba Farms
Farmers should choose healthy well shaped medium sized tubers free of injury and disease for seed, discarding dark spots and discolored areas. Cutting is economical but reduces yield. use two ounce pieces with two eyes, dip knives in mercuric chloride or formaldehyde solution after diseased tubers, and await 1951 contest details from the Institute. For more info contact provincial Field Crops Commissioner or Extension Service.
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Manitoba
Barley Contest Returns to Western Provinces in 1951
The National Barley Contest will continue in 1951 as the sixth edition. Entry requires a carload of barley, minimum 1,667 bushels, from eligible varieties. Western Canadian Championship prize remains 1000 dollars, with provincial rule changes possible for contestants within each prairie province.
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Brewing and Malting Industries
T. J. Harrison
Barley Improvement Institute
Prairie Provinces
Last Chance to Buy Registered Seed for Sowing
A farmer’s note on buying Registered seed before seeding time. Registered seed offers higher yield, better maturity, and uniform quality, though this year some seed grades down to No 3 due to the 1950 frost. Germination remains unimpaired and can be purchased through elevator agents with little upfront cost.
World food notes shows shifts in corn and wheat crops
Mexico estimates 105 million bushels of corn for 1950 from 9.6 million acres, about 10 percent below earlier forecasts. France sows 9.76 million acres of winter wheat, while Australia’s wheat crop is now pegged at 186 million bushels after a rainfall revival.
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Mexico
France
Australia
Oldsmobile Super 88 debuts new Rocket engine upgrades
General Motors announces the redesigned 1951 Oldsmobile Super 88 powered by the 135 horsepower Rocket V eight. The car features a wider Fisher body, improved Hydra-Matic option, three deluxe body styles, longer leaf springs for smoother ride, redesigned combustion chamber and new carburetor, distributor, air cleaner and muffler to boost efficiency and power.
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MacGregor
Critchlow Bros
Fisher
G. M
Barley Varieties Approved for Malting in Manitoba
Barley is used in malting milling and feeding with varieties bred for each sector. In Manitoba three malting varieties are approved Montcalm OAC 21 and Measury Ott. 60 Montcalm
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Montcalm
O.A.C
MacDonald Cell
Quebec
Dominion Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Canada
The
Barley Improvement Institute
Grain Exchange Building
Winnipeg
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