Fertilizing ornamental trees and shelterbelts guidance
Agricultural guidance notes that trees from Indian Head are delivered and planted by buyers. It explains fertilizing needs for ornamental trees, placement of nutrients near feeding roots, and best timing in early spring. It also notes that shallow, surface fertilization harms trees with shallow roots and that shelterbelt fertilization is not recommended. Pricing in Manitoba and Saskatchewan custom rates for cultivation are cited.
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Indian Head
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Real Estate Lien Precautions for Homeowners
Mechanics liens can be placed on property to secure payment for work and materials, potentially leading to sale of the home if bills remain unpaid. Protect yourself by obtaining duplicate bills, securing lien waivers from all workers, and having an attorney review any contract where the home is used as security for payment to avoid unexpected claims.
Rail costs on grain and the Crow Rate impact
Farmers should study export rail costs east of Thunder Bay to gauge Crow Rate loss risks. Skelton cites Statistics Canada data showing high rates per tonne and per train mile, noting past March 1962 reductions saved millions for the Canadian Wheat Board and highlighting potential farmer losses if Crow Rate ends.
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Thunder Bay
Ontario
Jack Skelton
Region 5
National Farmers Union
Halifax
Skelton
Canadian Wheat Board
Ace Skelton
Statistics Canada
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
Livestock grading plan deferred amid industry lobbying
In Ottawa this March the government weighed cost recovery for livestock grading and postponed the July 1 1982 implementation amid producer and processor concerns. Producers warned they would set up their own grading system if pursued. ministers said the plan would be reviewed and might not be implemented, a stance praised for its wide impact.
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Minster
Minster of Agriculture
West Coast Grain Exports Hit Record Pace in 1985 Push
Senator Argue praised rail and port efforts driving a record grain unload in the week ending April 24 with 4 410 cars cleared at west coast terminals. He cited about 10 000 more cars loaded year to date and exports up 1 2 million tonnes along with Thunder Bay clearances up 73 000 tonnes, aided by a winter rail movement to St Lawrence ports as the board targets 28 and 30 million tonnes for 1985.
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Argue
West Coast
Thunder Bay
St. Lawrence
Western grain transport consults yield progress in Winnipeg
Dr Glison reports formal consultations with major western farm groups two national railways and himself in Winnipeg. Agreement reached on growth potential railway revenue shortfall payment service guarantees efficiency measures and freight rate structure while noting remaining issues and need for co operation. Final report and recommendations to Transport Minister to be presented after ten days with public release date set by the minister.
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National Railways
Winnipeg
Concensus Haseen
Minster of Transport
Westten
Seme Eho
Western
Canada
Mosquito Outlook Largely Hopeful for Manitoba This Year
A Winnipeg insect specialist says mosquitoes should be less problematic in Manitoba this year than in 1961 though he cautions the outcome won't be certain until late June. The budget for the new NDP government, presented by Finance Minister Schroeder, drew strong cheers on the government side and sharp criticism from the opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Schroeder
NDP
Legislative ‘Assembly
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Guy C. McMurray
Inglis and District Community Club
R.m.'s
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Shellmouth
R.G. Bomback
The
R.M. of Boulton
R.M
Shelimouth
Silver Creek
Ottawa
Charles Mayer
Portage - Marquette
Ture
Mataven
Jacana
Mark
Dr. Glison
Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation
Roblin
Russell Tire’ Sales & Service
Clement's Tire Shop
Russell
Michelin
Dish
Walter Weir
David
Cockle
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