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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

5

New Treatment For Control Of Loose Smut In Barley

Ee Ns Farm News discusses several methods to curb true loose smut in barley. It notes soaking seed in water, bacteria, or Spergen SL with specific times and temps, plus the Modified Water Soak Treatment which lowers seed damage. It also mentions using smut-free seed via Embryo Test and explores seeding implements like one-way discs and discers, with observed yields across summerfallow and stubble trials at Regina Canada.

Canada Department of Agriculture Regina Campbell Cambell J. St. John R. Teillett R. Fennell F. L. Jobin T. P. Hillhouse G. Molgat Windward Roblin CCF Stinson Social Credit Group

Increases in yields from packing fallow and stubble

The article reports yield gains from packing after seeding using a one way disc seeder, with 9 bushels per acre total increases on fallow and 6 bushels on stubble, plus details on inoculation of legume seeds and the role of root nodules in nitrogen fixation. It notes the need for fresh inoculants and proper strain matching for legumes. It also discusses political sessions and debates in the 24th Legislature with key figures like Bracken, Roblin, and Campbell.

S. G. Bonin Prince George Experimental Farm Canada Department of Agriculture Big House Broadway Bracken

Inoculation Advice Keeps Legume Seeding Safe

Proper seed inoculation is essential to prevent stand failure. Use fresh inoculant of the correct type for the legume before seeding to ensure healthy establishment and yield potential.

Report on Agriculture in Great Britain by Harold Webber

Harold Webber visits Wiltshire dairy farms at Woodborough near Pewsey and notes the Bruce Herd of British Freisens on 240 acres. He profiles Edwin and John Waight, their 60 milking cows, and 16 000 pounds annual yield, plus Wiltshire’s dairying dominance, farm sizes, breeds, and a peek at ancient ruins along Whitehorse Hill and Avebury.

Edwin Waight Church Farm Woodborough Pewsey Wiltshire Edwin John Britain aEae British Isles Canada Europe Salisbury Plain Channel Island Whitehorse St. George Berkshire Alfred Avebury

Wiltshire contrasts of ancient forts and modern airfields

The writer notes earth seen at both here and Stone Henge with ancient chiefs buried nearby. Wiltshire features bleak Salisbury Plain, modern aerodromes beside Roman fortifications, valleys, and villages with thatched cottages beside concrete dairy barns with asbestos roofs. Further details promised in a future series.

Stone Henge Wiltshire Salisbury Plain

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