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Early terminal elevators, like this one at what’s now Thunder Bay, were subject to the “no mixing” rule.
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The origin of the ‘no mixing’ rule

This regulation helped build Western Canada’s global grain reputation but it had downsides

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Recent articles by the Manitoba Agricultural Museum on loading producer cars mentioned the “no mixing” rule that was in force in the early days of the western Canadian grain trade. One reader has inquired about the origin of this rule, which is a very interesting tale. The “no mixing” rule meant when grain was graded
‘Hoop and Holler’ floods farmland
Other, Our History

‘Hoop and Holler’ floods farmland

Our History: May 2011

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The front page of our May 19, 2011 issue reminds of how different springs can be in Manitoba. It featured an aerial photo of the controlled release on the Hoop and Holler bend on the Assiniboine River near Portage la Prairie. The water was released onto neighbouring farmland to reduce pressure on riverbank properties farther
Binscarth pilot takes on ultimate DIY project
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Binscarth pilot takes on ultimate DIY project

Walter Thickett spent four years building his own plane with family help

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Having the freedom to go anywhere without the limitation of roads or speed limits sparked a Binscarth business owner’s interest in becoming a pilot. Walter Thickett, owner of Thickett Engine Rebuilding, has always been fascinated by machines, so it came as no surprise when he pursued an ultralight licence in 1993, followed by a pilot’s
Japanese researchers studied the effect of Sago palm root extracts on nitrogen-producing bacteria.
Did you know?, News

Plant signals trigger remarkable bacterial transformation

Nostoc bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia for the Sago palm

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A recent Japanese study has shown that extracts from the Sago palm stimulated nitrogen-producing bacterial transformation. Researchers hope that better understanding of the system could someday lead to more efficient, less fertilizer-dependent agricultural production. The cycad Cycas revolute, or Sago palm, is a palm-like plant that grows on rocky coastal cliffs in the subtropics and
cartoon image of a family seated at a table
Other, The Jacksons

Breakfast on Mother’s Day

The Jacksons from the May 16, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

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Rose Jackson stirred in her sleep, dreaming of better days. Sunshine, a warm temperature, and the lush greenery that normally heralds a lovely Manitoba summer were all part of the dream, along with the aroma of baking cookies and the sound of happy grandchildren playing in the yard. Better days indeed. In reality the temperature
Spring cleaning is a great excuse to wash and disinfect the kitchen.
Other, Recipe Swap

Are you inspired to do some spring cleaning?

Spring cleaning, especially in the kitchen, can have multiple health benefits

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As I looked around my office, the inspiration for this weekly column was right in front of me. Spring cleaning needs to be on my to-do list. Fortunately, my office isn’t dusty, and the carpet was vacuumed recently. However, piles of paper accumulated on my desk and table during the winter, just like the deep
Calendula is a great annual for a patch garden.
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Using patches of annuals in the landscape

Perfect for those hard-to-plant areas they will add colour and be inexpensive if using self-seeders


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There are always spots in the landscape that are a bit troublesome when it comes time to plant them — especially large rural landscapes where the space is almost unlimited, but the budget isn’t! Even in smaller urban gardens there are usually spots where the growing conditions are less than ideal. One remedy for such
Singer/songwriter Rebecca Brooks shares her passion for music.
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Hamiota musician shares her love of music

Busy farmwife and mother still finds time for her longtime passion

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Going back to childhood memories of wanting to make a name for herself in music, a Hamiota farmwife and mother of two is finding time to share her passion for music with community audiences. Rebecca Brooks met her husband Justin, while studying practical nursing at Assiniboine Community College in Dauphin. It’s been five years since
‘Why you should own a Versatile sprayer’
Other, Our History

‘Why you should own a Versatile sprayer’

Our History: May 15, 1958

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This Versatile 40-foot boom-type sprayer advertised in our May 15, 1958 issue featured Delavan Select-A-Spray control at the fingertips of the operator. Weather was the big news that month. Seeding had apparently been early that year — a story in the May 1 issue said that after being one of the “hot spots” in North
A map shows the distribution of manure-rich cultivated areas. The green spots demonstrate the areas with the most potential for phosphorus recycling.
Did you know?, News, Other

Manure map raises recycling hopes

A study shows potential for farmers to reclaim phosphorus fertilizer

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A New Jersey university is mapping the world’s manure in an effort to jump-start a movement to recycle phosphorus. In the April 2019 issue of Earth’s Future, a research team from Stevens Institute of Technology mapped the journey of phosphorus from soil to crops, to livestock and humans, and eventually into sewers and landfills. This

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