Fertilizer planning starts with soil testing
Farmers should base fertilizer decisions on soil tests to control costs and improve yields. Lake Centre Farm Service owner Bill Jonasson argues tests reveal soil changes and micronutrient needs, guiding fertilizer dollars to where they matter most. Local soil test lab results start planning, with dealers offering custom sampling and Manitoba Agriculture offices providing methods.
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Lake Centre Farm Service
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Manitoba Soil Test Lab
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Manitoba Agriculture Office
Silo Safety and Nitrate Poisoning Warnings for Farmers
Agriculture Today notes risk around silos and lists nitrate poisoning symptoms including labored breathing and convulsions with potential death in hours. It mentions recent nitrate testing samples and requests return of older samples for reanalysis. Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan forecast service expansion seeks farmer feedback via a simple call.
Seed Show entries now being sought at Royal Winter Fair
Manitoba exhibitors must send open and pedigree Field Crops entries to the Winnipeg office by September 30 with 4-H due October 11 and samples by October 23. Manitoba Agriculture will cover entry fees and shipping on approved exhibits, which must be followed by an exhibit. For the first time a world championship will be held for pedigree oats and canola. Entries to Stan Banasiak at Manitoba Agriculture Winnipeg.
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