New flax rust races emerge in Manitoba fields
Agriculture Canada notes new flax rust races found in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with early signs of limited damage due to a hot dry previous summer. The disease spreads by wind, favors wet conditions, and affects resistant varieties Linott and Raja. Seed treatment and field management advised, plus vigilance against volunteer flax.
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Dispersal Sale by Ted's Esso Service Auction
Albert Middleton announces a complete dispersal sale for Ted's Esso Service on Highway No. 5 Togo Sask. The auction features a 1949 Chevrolet I-ton truck with tools and equipment including a tire changer, battery charger, car lift, air compressor, wiring and a full service station stock. The event is set for Saturday July 19 at 10 am CST, conducted by Matt Rurak's Auction Service of Kamsack Saskatchewan.
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Drylot Feeding Dairy Cows in Manitoba
Lewis Nicholson of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture Northwest Region discusses drylot or confined feeding as an alternative to pasture. Benefits include steadier milk production, full feed, more per acre, and labor savings with silage storage and automatic feeding systems. Disadvantages listed include extra daily chores, equipment needs, potential bloat, and storage losses for baled hay.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Northwest Region
Livestock Market Report Roblin Manitoba June 26
On June 26 at Weiller and Williams Auction Mart Roblin Manitoba, 421 head of livestock passed through. The mix included 314 cattle 3 sows 3 boars 31 weanling pigs and 64 feeder pigs with prices up to 110.00 for feeder pigs and 145.00 for bred sows.
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Weiller and Williams Auction Mart
Roblin
Manitoba
Postmaster General signals 33 percent postal rate hike
Confession may hurt the rep but Mackasey warns Canadians of a 33% rise in postal rates within a year. The note questions service changes like Saturday delivery and ending strike interruptions. Over 5000 Ontarians play bagpipes amid commentary.
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