Birdtail Fine Arts Festival May 4 to 7 in Hamiota
The Birdtail Fine Arts Festival runs May 4 to 7 in Hamiota featuring instrumental band piano vocal choirs and an art and crafts display. Adjudicators include Alan Ehnes Gordon MacPherson and Derek Morphy with entry forms from local schools and closing date April 9.
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Hamiota
Alan Ehnes
Gordon MacPherson
Derek Morphy
Morphy
Brandon
MacPherson
Ehnes
Brandon University
Nora Kirk
Alma Dixon
Strathclair
Choosing your Easter Ham from cured to fresh cuts and labels
A home economics guide explains types of ham including fully cooked and cook before eating varieties, temperatures for safe heating, and terms like cured, picnic shoulder, country style, and imitation. It notes thermometer use, labeling rules, and options from bone in to boneless cuts for Easter meals.
Wild oat infestations in western farms raise yield losses
Agriculture Canada notes a persistent wild oat threat labeled the great grain robber. Despite 95 percent control possible with cultural and chemical methods, untreated fields show significant losses. Regional surveys in Lacombe, Regina, and Manitoba reveal dense weed presence and substantial yield gaps between weed-infested and weed-free plots.
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Wildcat
Lacombe
Alba
Manitoba
Health and Occupational Hazards course offered
The Health Centre and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture sponsor a five part safety series covering electrical, recreational, dust and chemical, general farm, and home hazards. Three more chances to attend with free admission, coffee, doughnuts, and a door prize.
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The
Health Centre
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Farm Fertilizers Still a Good Buy in Manitoba
Phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers can yield three to six times cost through higher harvests says Dr. R W Hedlin head of Manitoba University soil science. Experiments show 20 c per lb phosphorus returns 75 to 93 c per lb in wheat yields with 20 lb raising 5.3 bushels per acre and 60 lb raising 6.5 bushels. Barley and oats also show strong responses.
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Winnipeg
R.W. Hedlin
Soil Science Department
University Fof
Manitoba
Optimizing Fertilizer Use for Wheat and Barley
Field trials show average notes of 65 and 77 cents per pound with application rates of 30 and 20 pounds per acre. Optimum amounts vary by field with diminishing returns beyond that point. Nitrogen yields $1.16 per pound on wheat and 70 cents on barley, best when placed near the seed at seeding. broadcasting in fall gives the lowest response. Soil analysis guides exact fertilizer needs, per Dr Hedlin. General guidelines in the 1976 Field Crop Recommendations at agricultural extension offices.
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Hedlin
Bridal Shower Draws Granddaughter’s Winnipeg Wedding
Mrs S Barnes travels to Winnipeg for a week to attend her granddaughter’s bridal shower in anticipation of a wedding set for April 24 in Winnipeg. Mrs F Bardwell hosts Friday visitors for her birthday, including Allan Armitage and Keith Armitage families from Miniota, Birtle’s Curtis family, and neighbours. Hazel Hatton of Decker visited her mother Elsie Gregory this past week.
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Allan Armitage
Keith Armitage
Ken Armitage
Miniota
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Agriculture Canada
Regina
Eugene Whelan
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