Canadian farm cash receipts seen eight percent higher in 1980
Agriculture Canada economists project 1980 farm cash receipts will rise about eight percent from 1979 while costs are expected to jump roughly 16 percent. Net farm income should fall about 12 percent despite higher receipts due to rising costs and financing.
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Agriculture Canada
Prairies
Canada
Farm Noise Hazards From Equipment Highlight Hearing Risk
The article warns farmers that operating farm machinery can cause dangerous high noise exposure and potential permanent hearing loss. It notes danger signs such as difficulty talking, ringing ears, and muffled speech after work. Protective gear like ear muffs reduces damage. typical tractor cab levels range from 80 to 100 decibels.
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Agricultural Engineering Faculty
University of Manitoba
New Wheat Variety Columbus Licensed by Agriculture Canada
Agriculture Canada licensed a new hard red spring wheat Columbus developed at Winnipeg Research Station. Columbus shows superior sprouting and weathering resistance, yields about 3 percent higher than Neepawa and Sinton, and matures 1 to 2 days later than Sinton. It resists leaf rust and hunt, is moderately resistant to stem rust and loose smut, and moderately susceptible to common root rot. Widely adapted to prairies, seed offered to SeCan for increase with commercial seed in 1983. subscriptions set at $5.00 per year.
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Agriculture Canada
Columbus
Winnipeg
Canada
Neepawa
Sinton
Prairies
SeCan
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