Grasses Differ In Feed Value And Maturity
By Wes Henderson reports from the Agricultural Experimental Farm in Swift Current Sask that protein content varies among grass species and increases with maturity. Early May shows similar protein among Fairway rested wheatgrass Summit crested wheatgrass brome and Russian wild ryegrass, with values from 20.1 to 21.3 percent. By August Russian wild ryegrass leads in protein at 71 percent while wheat grasses drop. late season patterns show Russian wild ryegrass and brome less fibrous and more palatable, with crested wheatgrass best for early spring grazing and Russian wild ryegrass for late season.
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Swift Current
Sask
False Stripe Virus Disease of Barley Confirmed
A barley disease known as false stripe has long puzzled researchers but was shown in 1950 to be seed borne. The Lethbridge Experimental Farm report indicates the virus spreads in the field by direct contact between healthy and infected plants, with infected plants harboring the virus.
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Lethridge
Lethbridge
Pole Barn Construction Tips From Central Experimental Farm
W J White of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa describes pole barn construction as low cost and wind resistant due to firm anchorage. Poles are sunk four to five feet, with 15 foot maximum pole spacing, treated poles last up to fifty years, and concrete pads recommended for overhead storage.
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W. J White
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Fred Smith to show overseas slides at Ret Hill School
Ken McLennan reports Fred Smith will present overseas slides at Ret Hill School on Friday August 10 at 6 30 pm. Beth Nicholson judged gardens and announced results listing Ken McLennan Mary Friesen Annie Friesen Terry Melen Brenda Blyth Gordon McDonald and Carol MacDonald. The evening included judging tests and practice. club thanks Beth Nicholson.
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Fred Smith
Rethill School
Hills
Beth Nicholson
Ken McLennan
Mary Friesen
Annie Friesen
Terry Melennan
Brenda Blyth
Gordon McDonald
Carol MacDonald
Beth
Insurance and Money To Loan Farms Village Property for Sale
A village property listing announces sale of farmland with details on insurance coverage and loan options. Local lender offers terms for buyers seeking mortgages or agribusiness financing to acquire farming plots.
Royal Show at Newcastle Sets Attendance Record and Livestock Wins
British visitors praise the Royal show at Newcastle on Tyne as the largest event with 242000 paid admissions and 3536 livestock entries. Short horns won the Burke Interbreed Beet Trophy over Herefords, Ayrshires claimed the dairy cattle award, while exhibition stands and tribal displays drew big crowds.
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
the Royal
Newcastle on-Tyne
Royal
Newcastle
The
Royal agricultural show viewed as window of British farming
The speaker highlights the show as a key chance to discuss mutual interests over tea and refreshments with farmers. It is described as a major event where information on agriculture and new techniques is shared, and notes that this Royal show may be the last large agricultural exhibition attended, stressing its significance to British agriculture.
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