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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1983
Page
12
The discussion outlines herbicide residue concerns guiding farmers on cost and effectiveness. It highlights atrazine tolerance in flax and beans, longer restrictions after Glean use, updated Dupont labels limiting cereal crops, and the need for year‑long bioassays before switching crops.
Agricultur e March urges farmers to test home grown seed germination and consider certified seed to avoid poor yields. It notes 1 200 licensed varieties across 45 crops and promotes picking up the 1983 Field Crop Recommendations for Manitoba along with the Chemical Guide from local offices or elevators.
Nutritional strategy is crucial for dairy cows to maximize milk for calf growth while achieving early conception. Energy and phosphorus limits pregnancy rates, so balanced rations tailored to herd needs are essential. Feed tests guide precise rations using locally available hay, silage, and supplements.
A January 1 1983 Statistics Canada survey released by Manitoba Agriculture notes cattle herds fell eight percent with beef cows dropping from 366 000 to 248 000 head and bulls down from 19 000 to 18 000. Hog numbers stayed near 900 000 while sows rose about four percent. Sheep flock rose about one tenth as mature sheep increased and lamb numbers grew from 2 700 to 2 800.
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