Weed control advances highlight Portage Agricultural Conference
Staff writer notes improved weed control methods discussed at the Portage Agricultural Conference opening. Don Webster of Manitoba Agriculture outlines new herbicides and changes in recommendations for this year, including Roundup for quackgrass and Canada thistle, which burns top growth when applied.
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Portage ‘Agricultural Conference
Don Webster
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Webster
Tom Schmidt
Eli Lilly and Company (Canada) Ltd
Winnipeg
Blanco
Target yield fertilizer guidance outlined for Manitoba farmers
Ken McGill of Winnipeg led a Portage Agricultural Conference briefing on target yield and standard soil test recommendations. The Manitoba Soil Testing Laboratory analyzes nitrogen phosphate potassium sulfur and soil texture to guide fertilization. McGill noted two recommendations, with nitrogen rates variable, and warned results depend on application, other nutrients, climate and management. Studies show actual yields trail estimates, and farmers risk by using targets. tests can be retaken free if results seem inaccurate.
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Ken McGill
Winnipeg
Portage Agricultural Conference
Kr. McGill
Manitoba
McGill
Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Webster
Selkirk Wheat
Manitoba farm workers form Portage la Prairie association
More than 200 workers in Portage la Prairie banded together to create the Manitoba Farm Workers Association led by interim president Isaac Beaulieu. The group aims to be a collective bargaining voice for vegetable, potato and beet workers while not affiliating with the Canadian Labour Congress. Membership is one dollar through December 1978, open to all farm workers 18 and older, with 16 and 17 year olds eligible with parental consent. The effort involves support from Metis federation contributors and various provincial agencies, planning to negotiate contracts in April and file a brief with government later this year. The association seeks secure transport, uniform hours and conditions, wages, housing, and improved facilities, appointing a liaison officer with the Canada Farm Labor Pool.
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Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Farm Workers Association
Isaac Beaulieu
Wanitoba Metis Federation
Canadian Labor Congress
Metis Federation
Provincial Agriculture Department
Department of Manpower and
Mgration
Manitoba Indian Brotherhood
Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
Friendship Centre
Beaulieu
Canada Farm Labor Pool
Manitoba Hall of Fame set for Agriculture Museum site
The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame will honor province contributors and sit in the Heritage Building at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. A charter is sought, with steering committee members named, and support from extension services and agricultural societies. The Fellows of the Austin Agricultural Museum were also discussed, with annual passes and life memberships for inductees.
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Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
Tully McKensie
Brandon
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western Agricultural Museum
Saskatoon
Dave Black
John McGregor
Dave McKeand
John Naebel
William Moncuer
McKenzie
Hall of Fame
Manitoba Department of ‘Culture
Irs
Ann Futros
Austin
Austin Agricultural Museum
Joneer
Break-in Solved at Herbert's General Store St Ambroise
RCMP rural detachment reports closure of a Wednesday night break in at Herbert's General Store in St Ambroise. On March 24 the store was entered and liquor and cigarettes were stolen. Three male juveniles and one male adult were arrested Thursday and part of the stolen goods recovered.
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Herbert’s
St.Ambroise
RCMP
Walmsley Named Manitoba Delegate to Theatre Canada Board
Rev. Walmsley of the Prairie Players is chosen to sit on Theatre Canada’s board of governors as Manitoba’s community theatre representative. He will lead in strengthening provincial support and guiding amateur groups, aiming to grow community theatre nationwide. Walmsley helped found the Virden Drama Society in 1989 and co-founded the Prairie Players in Portage la Prairie.
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Diawauiste
The
Prairie Players
Theatre Canada
Manitoba
Vince
Canada
Rev. Walmsley
Virden Drama Society
Heecame
Portage la Prairie
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MacGregor Hotel
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Sadler
Garnet Smith
Morley Rogwski
Jack Schwaluk
Zane Maliation
Mickey Cochrane
Tops
Monty Simpson
Claire Tarr
Tarr
Tom ‘Telford
Doug Grove
Lawrence Heselwood
Andy Tait
Murray Kerrepent
Garry Booth
Murray Pierrepont
Darwin Crabbe
Wayne Nichol
Brian Rodgers
Dave Coulthard
Fiona
Tony
8. Coulthard
Herbert
Walmsley
Nev
Sid Walmisley
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