Assiniboine Valley Old-Timers Picnic Celebrates Pioneers
A July third Sunday gathering at Lido Plage near Headlingley drew thousands of Manitobans for the 21st annual Assiniboine Valley Old-Timers picnic. Red Cross funds, pioneer tributes, and performances from youth to nonagenarians highlighted a day honoring Manitoba’s history and community.
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Red River
Assiniboine
Headingley
Jack McDowell
Red Cross
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Doug Campbell
Liberal Party
Russ Paulley
CCF
Harry Sherman
Morris
Lido Plage
Assiniboine Valley
Old- Timers Association
McDowell
Aphids General on Late Barley Hit Manitoba Fields
Entomologists with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture report widespread aphids on late seeded barley over the past ten days. The tiny green sap suckers appeared first in Virden the week of July 4 and spread to Whitemouth Carberry and Boissevain as hot humid weather accelerates growth. Lady beetle larvae and other natural predators have kept some areas under control.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Virden
Whitemouth
Carberry
Boissevain
Barley Aphid Control Costs and Weather Impact
In areas with severe infestation farmers may spray barley with malathion at 1 lb per acre, costing about three dollars per acre. Economical viability depends on crop value and lateness. Hot weather last week weakened late barley with active aphids, turning fields yellow and delaying growth.
Beet Webworms Threaten Rapeseed Crops
Manitoba entomologists warn rapeseed growers to watch for beet webworms, rising from sugar beet fields. Larvae are about a half inch, green, defoliating plants. treat with toxaphene at about two pounds per acre when signs appear. Not yet serious, but under close watch.
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Pembina Triangle
Young man learns farmer's wealth tale in candlelit moment
A youth visits a wealthy farmer to hear how wealth was built. The farmer begins as if the story is long, then blows out the candle and stops. The youth claims immediate understanding, ending the tale.
By Gustav Bohstedt seritus Professor of Animal Husbandry
A note identifying Gustav Bohstedt as seritus Professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Wisconsin.
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Gustav Bohstedt
Seritus
University of Wisconsin
Creature Comfort in Summer Boosts Livestock Profits
A discussion on livestock welfare fixes like barn ventilation shade fly control and water access. Experiments at Louisiana show hogs profit more in mud wallows or damp shade with gains up to 1.85 pounds daily and lower feed per 100 pounds gain. Pastures for growing pigs decline, dry lot rations with additives match pasture benefits.
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Isiana
Louisiana
Texas Experiment Station
Corn Belt
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