Spider Mites Threaten Barley Crops in Manitoba
Manitoba researchers report signs of spider mite infestation in barley across prairies, with yellow mottling and dark leaf netting. Wheat and rye show resistance, oats appear untouched, and past years saw leaf-spot damage. The red spider also affects roses and garden plants.
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Praine
Manitoba
H. A. H. Wallace
Canada Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Prairies
Wallace
Harvest Hay Early For Top Quality
Manitoba forage study shows hay should be cut two to four days after flowering starts to maximize protein and yield. Alfalfa and grasses reached peak feed value near 80 percent of mature weight, with protein highest at flowering. Early cuts yield lower fibre and better quality for forage crops like alfalfa, brome, intermediate wheatgrass, and Russian wild rye grass.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Please Don't Pick The Lady's Slippers Manitoba Flora Appeal
Provincial horticulturist F. J. Weir urges Manitobans to add lady's slippers to native flowers that should be admired but not touched. He cites rapid disappearance due to bushland clearing, swamp drainage, and careless flower picking, which damages roots and kills plants.
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Manitoba
F. J. Weir
CNE Scholarship Offered to Manitoba 4H Members
The Canadian National Exhibit tion offers a $600 university entrance scholarship to three Manitoba 4H club members or former members. Applicants must be at least 17 as of July 1, 1962 and have completed at least three years of 4H club work in the past. Forms are available from agricultural representatives or district home economists.
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Manitoba
Agricultural
Falkirk Fairs Scholarship Winners and Deadlines
Falkirk fairs in Scotland mark the five year cycle for scholarship awards. Applicants must have completed a first year in agriculture or home economics at Manitoba universities. Deadline is Friday July 13 with interviews July 27 in Winnipeg. Strong 4 H involvement and leadership are considered.
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Wilton
Carman
Uater
School of Comedian National Exhibition
Uni- Economics
University O of Manitoba
Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Extension Service
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
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