Manitoba and Federal Reach Waterfowl Damage Aid Plan
An agreement by Manitoba and the federal government provides up to 50 per acre for crop damage from waterfowl with a 50 50 cost share up to 450 000. If damages exceed 450 000 payments are pro rated by acres damaged. Federal funds end in 1979 though Manitoba will seek replacement. Farmers file 1978 claims via crop insurance with a 25 fee for inspection refunded if damage exceeds five percent. Notify adjuster need 48 hours before harvest.
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Manitoba
Eugene Whalen
Jim Downey
Department of Agriculture
Ken MacMaster
Corporation
Rossburn
Stan Stadnyk
Winlipeg
Manitoba road bids opened for Souris River bridge project
The Manitoba Department of Highways opened tenders for several provincial projects including a bridge on Provincial Trunk Highway No. 10 over the Souris River. Tender No 1938 covered aggregate deposit and stockpiling in the Rossburn Hamiota area. Atchison Construction Limited bid $175,525 with haul cost $187,166. Four bids total.
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Manitoba Department of Highways
Province
Rossburn-Hamiota
Atchison Construction Limited
Agriculture today fall color suggestions and straw burning notes
Reg Curle recommends lilac amur maple and green ash for color in farm plantings with red and yellow shrubs. The piece discusses straw burning concerns, soil organic matter, and advice on deflectors and spreading straw with new equipment. Stan Stadnyk leaves Rossburn duties, Assistant continues weekly Wednesday office hours 9 to 4.
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Indian Head
Reg Curle
M.D.A. Horticulturist
Manitoba
Keeping The Heat In Home Insulation Advice
Joan Clement from the Department of Agriculture outlines steps to winterize homes in Roblin Manitoba. She explains the importance of sealing windows and doors, ensuring proper ventilation, and achieving adequate R values especially R28 for ceilings, plus basement and wall insulation methods to reduce heat loss.
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Joan Clement
Dept. of Agriculture
Roblin
Man
Thistles threaten Manitoba fields if fall spray is delayed
Dave Donaghy of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture warns that thistles will trouble fields across Manitoba next year unless fall weed control begins before plowing the stubble. Dauphin weed specialist John Orisko notes spraying soon after harvest is best, with fall spraying starting about two weeks post harvest to let chemicals penetrate the roots.
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Manitoba
Dave Donaghy
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Souris River
Potto Penner
Thistles
Hoover
Jerry Stebeleski
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