Field peas provide protein for swine and more
Agricultural notes report field peas as a swine protein source with 22 to 30 percent protein content per Dr J M Bell of the University of Saskatchewan. Peas could replace soybean fishmeal if 20 to 25 percent of the ration uses peas, with vitamins and minerals added via premixes. Manitoba yields average 20 bushels per acre, costs vary with yield. good yields needed for economical use. Also covered are peony transplanting tips from Fred Weir, garden preparation, and farm policy meetings in Manitoba including the second series and mailing list arrangements with local Ag Rep offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bell
University of Saskatchewan
Bell
Manitoba
John Rogalsky
Special Crops Agronomist, M.D.A
Fred Weir
M.D.A
Ag. Rep
Extension Service
Provincial Agricultural Department
National Farmers’ Union
Manitoba Farm Bureau
Manitoba Pool Elevators
United Grain Growers’ Ltd
Weather Delays Seedings Across Manitoba Fields
Manitoba agriculture department reports seeding and field operations delayed by wet soils and cold weather. Not much different from five-year pattern, with seeding generally starting by late May if weather warms. Harvest of last year's crop in northwestern districts limited by mud. 10 to 20 percent remains in districts from Minnedosa to Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agriculture Department
Department
Minnedosa
Russell
Roblin
Tractor Flips Kill Carberry District Boy
A two year old named Stephen Joseph Lavich was killed when a tractor on his father's farm overturned after hitting a hole. He was riding with his older brother on the farm about eight miles northwest of Carberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry District
Stephen Joseph Lavich
Carberry
Durum Wheat Payments Announced in Canada
Otto Lang told the Commons final durum wheat payments for 1968 69 will range from 34 to 46 cents per bushel across grades. Payments will be mailed to farmers Tuesday night. He said durum remains under the wheat category in the acreage reduction program due to ample stock for several years. Douglas asked if durum could be shifted to a different category amid ongoing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lang
Canadian Wheat Board
The
Commons
Albert Bruce Douglas
la Assiniboia
Lighting the Bedroom A Guide to Comfort and Function
This piece explains two lighting kinds for bedrooms general and local illumination. It covers ceiling fixtures valence cornice lighting and table floor wall lamps with shade sizes and placement for reading grooming and dressing. It emphasizes balanced mirror lighting two lamps beside the dresser and proper lamp heights.
Tree Planting Car Launches 52nd Tour Route
The Tree Planting Car under the Prairie Provinces Forestry Association began its 52nd tour on May 11 from Stand Coulee Saskatchewan. It will visit many communities in Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan with new exhibits from PARA Indian Head Tree Farm donations. The car was opened by R S Allison of Canadian Pacific Railway and is a long running rail sponsored schoolhouse on wheels operated for 51 years by volunteers and donations under Alex Charnteski direction.
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The
Prairie
R. S. Allison
Prairie Region
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces Forestry Association
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National
Canadian , Pacific
Alex Charnetski
Polar Bear Grounds To be Safeguarded
Manitoba Resources Minister Sidney Green stated the government is reviewing steps to protect a polar bear cleaning area discovered 100 miles south of Churchill in a bid to keep it in its natural state. Joint notes with Northern Development Minister Jean Chrétien emphasize safeguarding a region with one of the world’s largest polar bear concentrations while allowing resource exploration with assurance of cooperation from oil and diamond firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Sidney Green
Green
Churchill
Jean Chretien
Ottawa
Oil Company
Diamond Drilling Company
Rumest
Centennial Ball and Concert in Austin Hall
You are invited to a Centennial concert and ball in Austin Community Hall on Friday June 5 featuring music by the Melodiers. Sponsored by Austin and District Skating Rink Building Fund. Also a Spruce Hills 4H event at Spruce Hills Community Center on May 22 with Centennial dress optional.
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Austin Community Hall
Melodiers
Austin and District Skating Rink Building Fund
Spruce Hills
Wishart Phone 857-5468 Formerly Wilman Motors
Radiator repair and auto service at Eighth Street and Sank Avenue West operates under the Wishart name with the listed contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilman Motors
Ave West
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Harry
Im’s Sales & Service
McMaster
Portage LA Prairie
East End Motors
Gulf Gas and Oil Service
Macgregor
John Deere
Christianson Ltd
First Street N.W
Portege le Prairie
Douglas
Joan
Wishart
C. W. Sloik
Ninth Street
N.W
Herb Borton
Mary Maxim
Ralph
Sask. Ave. E
Austin Credit Union
Austin
North Norfolk
Financial
Regina
Saskatchewan
Canada Agriculture
H. A. Ofvon Sad
OK Lang
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