Second alfalfa cut should wait for frost
The Rossburn Review advises delaying the second alfalfa cutting until after a killing frost in September. Cutting from mid to late August diverts stored food from crown and root reserves, which are needed for winter dormancy and spring regrowth.
Farmers Update on New Law for Visible Farm Equipment
Brandon RCMP notes compliance with province wide rule requiring flashing lights and warning signs on farm machinery. Enforcement began July 1 with warnings possible and charges for noncompliance. Also covers alfalfa harvest timing, frost risk, snow trapping, soil fertility testing, and details for the Third Annual Precision Ag Conference in Brandon on Nov 18–19. Local Agriculture rep Luanne Berjian listed with contact 773-2043.
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Manitoba Grazing School
Luanne Berjian
Manitoba Agriculture
Rossburn 4-H Handiworkers outline year activities
The Rossburn 4-H Handiworkers held their reorganizational meeting with all members present. Officers include President Garrett White and Vice President Kali Clement, with Tony White named district head leader and Kayla Maduke serving as reporter. Plans cover a Christmas Craft Sale on November 28 and a Pot Luck meeting October 5 at 6 30 p.m. Members prompted to pin pop pies for Remembrance Day on November 11.
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Rossburn 4-H
Garret White
Kali Clement
Brendon White
Nikki Maduke
Tony
Val White
Rossburn 4-H Handiworkers
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