Hay and barley allocations outlined for Saskeram area
Emergency haying operations in the Saskeram region near The Pas will begin after a loaned barge is readied to move haying gear. Five rural municipalities and the Local Government District of Consol prepare a hay allocation plan with The Pas farmers prioritized. Crown Lands and local supervisors coordinate, with hay blocks to be assigned by draw and land to be cut as water levels recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskeram
Pas
Saskatchewan
Consol
Eric Bachelor
Mines and Natural Resources
Crown Lands
Clayton Stanger
Swan River
Jim Downey
Rms
LGD
Saskeram Lake
Hillsburg
Boulton
Shellmouth
Shell River
Grandview
Emergency Greenfeed Program Generates Strong Farmer Support
Province reports active favorable response to the Emergency Greenfeed program officially the 1980 Annual Hay Crop Incentive Program. It offers $15 per acre or $15 per ton incentives for eligible hay crops including wheat oats barley and sorghums with corn under study for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Downey
Sudan
Downey
Manitoba
Open Grain Quotas Announced by Canadian Wheat Board
The Canadian Wheat Board announced open quotas last Friday to boost farm deliveries to elevators on CNR lines. The H is effective for Hard Red Spring wheat in 28 shipping blocks and 7 438.C. delivery points, including Dauphin and Kameack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Dauphin
Kamsack
Kamasack
Canadian Wheat Board
CNR
Kameack
Hay Assistance Programs Available For Farmers
Drought conditions spur four forms of aid for winter hay supply. Registration by July 30 unlocks Green Feed or Pasture aid, with frost and hail risks cited. The Hay Movement Program allows Ontario hay imports by rail, via government or group purchases, with 53 railcar orders noted and Bill Welcher coordinating group buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Harold Boughton
Boughton
Ontario
Agres Boughton
Bill Welcher
Saskeram hay program requires municipal registration
Farmers must register with their municipal office to access the Saskeram hay program and arrange equipment availability. Those without local office registration are not eligible, as the program operates under the Department of Agriculture system.
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Department of Agriculture
Saskeram
Auction Mart seals high cattle and pig sales at Roblin
A total of 661 head of livestock passed through the Weilller Williams Roblin Auction Mart on Thursday July 10 1980. Included were 42 cattle 13 sows 3 boars 126 weanling pigs 73 feeder pigs and 4 horses with prices to 76 dollars for butcher steers 68 75 for butcher Helfers and 53 75 for butcher cows marked by sellers Ray Buick Clifford Shebelukx Calder and Elizabeth Nash Roblin and Calder Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilller & Williams Roblin Auction Mart
Ray Buick
Roblin
Helfers
Clifford
Steve Shebelukx
Calder
Sask
Elizabeth Nash
Local Livestock Prices Reported for Roblin and Nearby
Feeder heifers demand $74.50 with Alex Holovaci of Roblin listed. Stock steer calves bring $87.75 for John Zawislak of Benito. Veal calves $106.00 for Steve Scruten of Calder. Weanling at $50 for Nelson Herefords. Pigs range $10.50 to $20. Boars and butcher sows listed with minor per pound rates, horses up to 50 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Holovaci
Roblin
John Zawislak
Benito
Lorne Cockerill
Steve Scruten
Calder Weanling
Nelson
Grandview
Man
Quotable quotes from Reformers and sages
A collage of sayings spans Confucius on security and nationhood, Stephen Leacock on political economy, Mark Twain advising fact gathering, and a tavern quip about Dr. Franklin. The items reflect witty, era appropriate observations on politics, truth, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Leacock
Mark Twain
St. Regis
Benny Franklin
Drought Aid to Support Prairie Livestock Herds
The federal Herd Maintenance Assistance Program aims to stabilize cash flow for beef, dairy, and sheep producers in drought areas. Administered by PFRA in the prairie provinces, it offers staged payments and caps based on herd size and regional crop yields, with affidavits and a review board for disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Government of Canada
Regina
Prairies
Canadian Wheat Board
Prairie Provinces
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
P.F.R.A
Canada
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HAY
the Roblin Review
Roblin Review
Sandra Durioch
Mers
Ag Rep
Market Report
Reggie
You
Crop Insurance
Zenith
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