Early blight control for potato and tomato fields
Manitoba plant pathologist Gary Platford warns that by late July early blight is usually established in potato and tomato crops and late spraying offers little benefit. He recommends timely spraying using Bravo Dithane MAS Manzate Kocide Zineb Dyrene Displatan and Poly gram to prevent, not cure, the disease with 7 to 10 day intervals and to consult container labels for rates and safety.
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Gary Platford
Manitoba Agriculture
New Pool Manager Rick Hamilton Takes Post in Russell
Rick Hamilton is the new pool agent at Russell starting his 14th year with Manitoba Pool. Born in Rossburn, he previously spent three years as a helper and five years each at Lenore and Nesbitt. He and his wife Del and children Brandi Shayne and Robin moved to Russell before beginning on May 16.
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Rick Hamilton
Russell
Manitoba Pool
Rick
Rossburn
Lenore
Manitoba
Nesbitt
Del
Brandi
Shayne
Robin
Sclerotinia threat grows in Manitoba canola crops
Manitoba reports a severe sclerotinia stem rot outbreak aided by wet conditions. Gary Platford of Manitoba Agriculture advises early Benlate or Rovral spray plans, noting costs around 42 per hectare and the need to spray at the 20 30 percent bloom stage.
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Gary Platford
Manitoba Agriculture
Manitoba
Platford
Plant Pathology Laboratory
Agriculture
University Crescent
Winnipeg
Careful insect counts save crop dollars and time
Manitoba Agriculture outlines that pest presence does not equal economic damage and stresses unbiased sampling before control. Senior entomologist Dave Smith cites cost thresholds, implying spray decisions hinge on crop value versus control costs and field surveys across at least 10 evenly spaced locations.
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Manitoba Agriculture
Dave ‘Smith
Smith
Reggies Report flags CN Gallery Ottawa spend over time
The Canadian National Gallery in Ottawa reportedly used more than two million dollars from public funds between February 1981 and March 1982, according to Reggies Report. The issue centers on budget usage and accountability for cultural institutions.
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Canadian National Gallery
Ottawa
Saline Soils Challenge Prairie Cereal Farms
Agriculture today notes saline soils rising in prairie provinces, especially in cereal areas. Farmers use successive crops and forage mixes to manage salinity, with Orbit wheatgrass, Revenue slender wheatgrass, Yukon or Polara sweet clover, and alfalfa varieties listed. A recommended seeding mix per hectare includes eight kg Orbit wheatgrass, four kg Cartton bromegrass, three kg Revenue slender wheatgrass, one kg Yukon or Polara sweet clover, and one kg alfalfa. Seeding should start when possible, and manuring prior to seeding can dilute salt effects.
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Prairie
Yukon
Northern Pike
Linda Laplante
Roblin
Man
Walleye
Alex Horne
Sauger
Diane’ Butz
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Russell Exchange
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May & Baker Chemical Co
Reggies
By Otto Penner
Nothern Pie
Grant White
Grandview
Man Walleye
Gloria Korpan
Perch
James Trafanako
Wrorton
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Yorkton
Canadian Farm Centre
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Ukup
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Angusville
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Ance Companiessurance Co. Ltd
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