New and serious weed threats to Manitoba crops
The report warns of two new invasive grasses, Downy brome and Japanese brome, spreading from the USA and Saskatchewan into Manitoba. Around 30 new sites were found in 2007 via infested seed lots and harvest equipment. Downy brome is a winter annual with early heading and strong seed production, outcompeting pasture species and spreading by seed for two to five years. Japanese brome is similar but with shorter awns and red purple mature panicles, capable of aggressive invasion.
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Manitoba
USA
Saskatchewan
Manitoba weed alert on downy and Japanese brome
MAFRI issue notes downy brome and Japanese brome as prominent farm weeds in wetter Manitoba regions and suggests crop rotation to curb spread. Japanese brome seeds persist, with hairy leaves and late spring seed heads. Control relies on rotation changes, limited herbicides, glyphosate pre and post emergence, and strict seed hygiene. field scouting advised. Jim Heshka, MAFRI Farm Production Advisor.
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Red River Valley
Interlake
Manitoba
Manitoba Increases Young Farmer Rebate to 15000 Lifetime
The Manitoba program now offers a $15,000 lifetime cap and 2 percent of the first 150,000 of loan principal for five years, boosting benefits for 1,250 producers in 2007 08 and anticipated strong activity in 2008 09. The initiative targets farmers aged 18 to 39 and includes retroactive changes from April 2007.
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Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Rosann Wowchuk
Wowchuk
Manitoba
Riding Mountain 75th Anniversary Celebrations Planned
Riding Mountain National Park marks 75 years with a reunion weekend July 25 to 27 inviting past workers and volunteers to join reenactment of the 1933 opening, cake, bandstand entertainment, and an evening dance. Organizers seek birthday celebrants and couples married at the park, with details at RMNP75.com or 1.204.848.7289.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Parks Canada
Friendsof Ridingmountain.ca
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