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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
3
Farmers urged to avoid burning brush until spring rains arrive as dry conditions and unusual weather intensify forest fire danger. Minister Hon F C Bell of mines and natural resources cites meteorological factors creating greater risk this year.
Manitoba forest protection officer A W Braine warns farmers to obtain burning permits to burn brush and stubble as fires threaten timber and tourism. In April Whiteshell and Sandilands reserves closed to casual traffic. rain needed to lift order. Fire crews reached 300 men by April 18 amid high winds. aircraft limited, tractors and pumps used.
Manitoba farmers report adequate moisture conditions as of mid April 1958 with surface and sub soil moisture suitable for planting. The first crop report compiled April 15 by the agriculture department notes generally excellent workable land despite light winter snow and drifting soil. Farmers prepare fields and begin seeding across the province with few exceptions in moisture adequacy.
The piece cites Gilbert Murray on freedom and character, Schweitzer on truth and optimistic moral progress, Marceline Cox on balancing wants, and a western sage about finding time for church. It presents reflections on duty, truth, and spiritual life without soft approaches.
Toba's minister of agriculture said the province prepared full reports for discussion at no meeting. Manitoba hop es o discuss a national soil and water conservation policy while deputy ministers of agriculture meet to consider coordinating federal provincial administration in grading and inspection programs.
Two major farm issues crop insurance and farm credit lead the agenda for the federal provincial agriculture ministers conference in Ottawa starting May 15. Hon C L Shuttleworth, Mani- (text cut) outlines topics and participants for the talks.
The article notes pasture remains desirable but optional for swine. Modern dry lot feeding with alfalfa meal vitamins antibiotics and fortified concentrates supports rapid economical gains. Sanitation is essential. pasture use persists for breeding stock and suckling pigs for environmental benefits. New bloat controls show high effectiveness with penicillin salt and enzyme tests reducing bloating considerably.
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