Manitoba farm income rises sharply in 1978 outlook softens
Agriculture Canada notes Manitoba net farm income rose about 70 percent in 1978 to 387 million dollars from 230 million in 1977, driven by higher livestock prices and wheat payments. 1979 projections dip to 303 million, while Manitoba gross income is 1.2 billion with 876 million expenses.
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Specialty Crop Quota Changes Announced
The Canadian Wheat Board announced immediate quota changes for rye flaxseed rapeseed. Rye and Flaxseed rise to 210 kilograms per quota acre from 180. Rapeseed increases to 190 kilograms per quota acre from 110. Delivery points remain unchanged.
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Reggie's Ramblings on Rights and Obligations
A columnist muses on rights and obligations across society. He jokes about Mothers Do The Best Job Of Mothering and notes Venus research prompting rethinking of planetary formation. He comments on youth, modernization, and the idea of a Chautauqua parade.
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Wheat Board Advisory Committee reports on freight, exports and expansion
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met December 19 1978 with ten members five commissioners and senior staff. Producer deliveries are down 17 percent and total grain exports down 3.5 percent. Discussions covered Japan stress on delivery commitments, potential 50 percent export growth if transport reform, and plans for 20 million bus surge capacity at Prince Rupert funded by grain unloading charges. A January 22 1979 meeting will review the Quota Review Committee report.
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Canada
Prince Rupert
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Churchill
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China
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