Wheat Board Advisory Committee meets to discuss 1977 deliveries
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met June 9 1977 with all eleven members and senior staff present. They reported May deliveries of 682.4 million bushels vs 616.9 million last year and total grain exports at 563.5 million bushels vs 658.4 million. Wheat exports expected over 500 million. producer deliveries projected 925 to 950 million bushels. Barley and durum quotas and prices noted. Chur chill throughput similar to last year. prices generally down and Chinese sales noted. Weather briefing on world conditions discussed.
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Wheat Board
Glenlea
U.S
Vancouver
Russia
Europe
China
Brazil
Middle East
Advisory Committee Discusses August 1 8 Bushel Gata Plan
Opinions split on the proposal for an 8 bushel gata on flax and rapeseed set for August 1. The committee urged changing the final quota acres date from October 31 to January 31 and studying a perpetual permit. If adopted, producers could adjust specified acres at least annually. The Mennonite Central Committee food bank idea was debated as a potential difficult precedent. Next meeting set for July 22, 1977.
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Mennonite Central Committee
Flies Cut Gains On Pasture For Cattle Profit
Dr. Andy Boston of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture urges prompt pest control as horn flies on pasture reduce cattle gains. A U S study showed treated cows grazed longer and yielded more milk and calf gains than untreated. Self treatments like dust bags and backrubbers offer cheaper, quicker control than sprays.
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Andy Boston
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Boston
U.S
Ardy Kleach Mda
Kolach
Agriculture Publications
York Avenue
Winnipeg
MDA
Revised Guide to Rental and Custom Charges Available
Manitoba Department of Agriculture releases an up to date edition of Rental and Custom Charges for Farm Machinery. The price guide and worksheet helps farmers and custom operators set and compare rates for services and equipment usage.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Crop insurance uptake rises among Manitoba farmers
The drought threat boosted crop insurance enrollment in Manitoba and across the Prairies with 17 000 Manitoba farmers enrolled before the April 30 deadline, about 80 to 85 percent of eligible, up 15 percent from last year. Total Manitoba liability stands at 226 million dollars with 17 million dollars in premiums.
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Manitoba
Prairies
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Roblin musical scene wanes as Community Choir winds up
The Roblin Music Festival and Christmas Carol Festival boosted local culture while the C.M.G.R.D. pursued high entertainment standards. A Heintzman baby grand piano was bought for visiting artists, but dwindling choir membership led to inactivity and a meeting to wind up the organization and dispose of assets. Frances Nowosad presides.
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Roblin
C.M.G.R.D
Heintzman
Calverts
Mildred Galatiuk
Reggies Ramblings Letter Critiques Education Reform Call
A letter writer decries the Three R s education revival claim as lacking convincing evidence of literacy decline. The piece also attacks Prime Minister Trudeau s fitness to lead federation and comments on French Canadian relations and personal conduct in a brisk public column tone.
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Fella
Trudeau
Confederation
Rental and Custom Machinery 1977 Guide Update
The booklet sets rental rates per hour for farm machines based on 1977 prices with depreciation interest repairs maintenance and a 25 percent markup. New this year are four wheel drive tractor outputs and raw cultivators and land scrapers. Copies available at Agriculture offices and Bank of Montreal branches.
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Agriculture Publications
York Avenue
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Bank of Montreal
New Bank of Montreal Booklet Aims Help For Women Money
A Bank of Montreal booklet titled Money What Every Woman Should Know offers practical guidance on financial planning for women. It covers credit, wills, annuities, dividends, home ownership plans, and services for those over 60, emphasizing clear explanations and empowerment.
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Bank of Montreal
Bank of Mon
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Norquay
Hesston
Stakhand
Stakmover
Elder’'S Truck & Implement
Ontario
Frances Nowosad
Pres. C.M.G.R.D
Reggies
Roblin Sporting Goods
Main Street
Roblin, Man
First Ave
N.W
Park
Russell
R. Bouvier
Man
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