Manitoba Announces Uniform Crown Land Forage Lease Rates
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski introduces a three year phased plan to standardize hay and forage lease rates on Crown land. A 14 member farmer committee led a review to replace local tax based rates with a uniform rate based on productive land value. The province funds 25 percent of costs and will collect municipal taxes. about half of leaseholders face little impact, with 2,560 farmers affected across 1.8 million acres.
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Bield 4 H Club Reports October Halloween Party and November Meetings
The Bield 4 H Club held a Halloween Party October 31 at Bield Hall with about 50 children and plans for Achievement Day on May 6 1985 and a Field Christmas Concert. A November 17 business meeting occurred at Mark Bailes residence and many 4 H events were discussed along with fundraising ideas.
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Nitrate PoisoningWarning for Farmers and Livestock
Recent cases of nitrate poisoning prompt advice to test oat hay straw and similar forage for nitrate content before feeding. Forages over 1.5 percent potassium nitrate are unsafe. signs include difficult breathing, staggering gait excessive salivation abdominal pain bloat diarrhea and brown blood. Submit feed samples to the provincial lab for nitrate analysis and seek early methylene blue treatment by a veterinarian if poisoning is suspected.
Pets and people bond boosts health and well being in society
An extensive discussion argues animals provide essential company and therapy improving health and happiness. Studies from Ontario and universities show pets lower blood pressure, aid emotional well being, and help children with learning disabilities. Programs like People and Pets connect volunteers, seniors, and animals to revive memories and aid welfare.
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