Hopper damage in crops prompts early control notes
The Rossburn Review notes grasshoppers appeared about two weeks ago with above average development. Severe infestations dropped but dry soil may cause more damage in crops and pastures. watch emerging cereals near fields for black edge markings. Recommended insecticides include Decis Furadan Lorsban and Sevin. Rubber gloves reduce chemical exposure. read labels and use protective clothing and respirators as needed.
Proper Protective Practices and Insect Pest Notes
Exposure reduction lowers risk when handling chemicals. Cankerworms and aphids are feeding now. use malathion methoxychlor carbaryl or Bacillus thuringiensis for cankerworms and malathion diazinon or Cygon for aphids. Check labels for tree species and rates. Emphasizes rinsing pesticides from containers to cut waste and environmental risk with step by step triple and pressure rinsing.
Crown land cash rental rates drop for 1987 in Manitoba
Agriculture Minister Bill Uruski announced that cash rental rates on Crown lands will fall up to 29 percent in 1987, depending on soil productivity. Rates range from 3 to 14.25 dollars per acre plus taxes, tied to wheat prices and soil costs. About 60,000 acres are in the five year cash rental program through the Crown Lands Branch.
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Bill Uruski
Uruski
Canada- Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Agricultural Crown Lands Branch
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