Dry spring raises grasshopper outbreak risk across farms
Weather has dried out fields boosting grasshopper survival. Provincial entomologists warn eggs hatch along roadsides and pastures, with forecasts predicting spread beyond initial areas. Thresholds for spraying drop due to drought. Dimethoate and Furadan available through licensed dealers with guidance from ag reps.
Homecoming 1980 theme in Alberta brochures
Travel Alberta releases Homecoming 1980 themed material highlighting Alberta heritage across a 75 year history. The series includes a visitors guide road map auto tour guide and events calendar with listings for accommodations campgrounds guest ranches fly in fishing trips river and wilderness tours and numerous cultural activities.
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First alfalfa cut urged now to maximize second yield
Manitoba Agriculture Grassland Chief Dave Campbell warns farmers not to delay the first alfalfa cut. Waiting reduces nutrient value and second growth prospects. cut no lower than three and a half inches to protect regrowth and grazing, with haying to finish before ten percent bloom and targeting a second cut before August 10.
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Guide to herbicide choice in Manitoba charts revision
Manitoba Agriculture releases a revised wall chart to help farmers pick the right herbicide. Dr. Dave Donaghy notes the chart shows weed control spectra, surpassing label details, and includes new volunteer weed information. A forage crop chart is available too, both provided free by agricultural representatives and weed supervisors.
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