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The first-ever contract signed with the Wheat Pool

Our History: May 1927

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 28, 2015

In a testimonial in this ad from the May 1927 issue of The Scoop Shovel, C.K. Eidse of Morris said he had used and abused two Twin City 17-28s for six years, and they were still going strong. “The Pool Woman” column in that issue noted that the first five-year contracts committing farmers’ entire wheat

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Plan aims to address economic problems of Manitoba’s Interlake

Our History: May 1966

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 21, 2015

Our May 19, 1966 issue led with coverage of the release of a 78-page master plan to address the chronic economic problems of the Interlake. This graphic contained the recommendations for land use in the different areas of the region. Improved education was recommended as the “paramount undertaking,” followed by resource development. Agriculture Minister George

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Solway stock farm, and “Treatment of Stubbles for Wheat Growing”

Our History: April 1892

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 16, 2015

The cover of the April 1892 issue of the Nor-West Farmer and Miller featured an illustration of the Solway stock farm near Shoal Lake. “The proprietor, Mr. John Tizard, owns land in the vicinity to the extent of 3,200 acres. His land skirts the lake for 11 miles, and is peculiarly well adapted for grazing

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Three decades earlier saw major concern of high interest rates

Our History: March 1980

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 26, 2015

This Prasco SuperSeeder advertised in our March 20, 1980 issue was one of the early entrants in the air seeder market, but unfortunately the company later went into receivership. High interest rates were a major concern, and we reported that Premier Sterling Lyon was concerned about the Bank of Canada’s new floating interest rate policy.

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Ron Lemieux (far right) and Manitoba Historical Society president Harry Duckworth eye a  display of the 27 local histories donated by the MHS to the Manitoba Legislative Library last week. Also pictured are assistant deputy minister Veronica Dyck, Jason Woloski, Manitoba Legislative Library’s head of collections and development and librarian Meghan Hansen.

Country Crossroads, Local news

Rare and ‘last copy’ history books donated to Legislative Library

The books are now a protected resource for those researching their family or community history

By Lorraine Stevenson February 25, 2015

Those who may be researching their family’s roots or just love reading about rural Manitoba’s diverse and vibrant past now have a few more resources to guide their search at the Manitoba Legislative Library. Twenty-seven rare and last copy local history books from the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) have been donated to the Manitoba Legislative

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Threshing oats, and “Women Who Should Not Marry”

Our History: February 1898

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 25, 2015

The February 1898 issue of The Nor-West Farmer featured this photo of threshing oats on the farm of Wm. Ryan, about four miles south of Ninga. The stone foundation was nine feet high, and the barn on top 13 feet high with a driving floor. All machinery was run by a windmill. An article below

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Introducing a new breed of cattle

Our History: January 1886

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff January 27, 2015

The January 1886 issue of The Nor’-West Farmer and Manitoba Miller introduced readers to a breed of Dutch cattle known either as Holstein or Friesian. “The cows have large paunches and need plenty of food, and thrive best on grass of rich meadow bottoms and would be well adapted to the larger part of Manitoba.”

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Manitoba Weed Fair precursor to Ag Days

Our History: January 1983

January 13, 2015

This ad from our Jan. 6, 1983 issue was for the Manitoba Weed Fair, an annual event which later grew into Ag Days. Back then it was held in two locations — Brandon and Winnipeg. Leading the news that week was a story that the new marketing and stabilization plan under the Manitoba Beef Commission

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A “jet age” turbocharger, and the Manitoba Farm Bureau is born

Our History: November 1964

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 25, 2014

Up to 40 per cent more power and fuel savings of “gallons per hour” were offered by this “jet age” turbocharger advertised in our Nov. 19, 1964 issue. There was plenty of news that week — a group of farm organization leaders meeting in Winnipeg had agreed to form the Manitoba Farm Bureau, a new

Black and white photo of a prairie grain elevator.

Cereals, News

Farmers of yesteryear protected western wheat quality

Blending wheats of different grades was a scandalous crime that drew action from the PMO’s office

By Manitoba Agricultural Museum April 22, 2014

Determined to Remove Grievance of Farmers: Sir Wilfred Declares Government Has Secured Evidence of Mixing of Wheat and is Pledged to Punish the Guilty Parties” So reads the title of a front-page article in the Manitoba Free Press of Tuesday, July 19, 1910. The body of the news article reports on a meeting between the

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The first-ever contract signed with the Wheat Pool

Plan aims to address economic problems of Manitoba’s Interlake

Solway stock farm, and “Treatment of Stubbles for Wheat Growing”

Three decades earlier saw major concern of high interest rates

Rare and ‘last copy’ history books donated to Legislative Library

Threshing oats, and “Women Who Should Not Marry”

Introducing a new breed of cattle

Manitoba Weed Fair precursor to Ag Days

A “jet age” turbocharger, and the Manitoba Farm Bureau is born

Farmers of yesteryear protected western wheat quality

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