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  At 69, Barry Allen says there is no one around to take over the farm that has been in the family for more than 100 years, so he has the “package” that includes 13 quarter sections of irrigated land on the market. And if you can scrape up $13 million it could be yours. […] Read more

If you don’t have one of these at home I am not saying you should run out and buy one, but I do know where you can rent it. Layne and Melinda Van Rhijn of Coaldale, Alta. were at a recent southern Alberta field day, providing aerial photography services with remote controlled helicopters. We’ve all […] Read more

A smooth, simplified, powerful transmission and hydraulics that deliver top performance are two of the features of Fendt tractors highlighted at a recent southern Alberta field day showcasing about three dozen tractors used by actual producers. The day was hosted by local southern Alberta dealer Hanlon Ag Centre www.hanlonag.combased in Lethbridge, and supported by a […] Read more

  I don’t know how bad things had gotten at the former Lakeside Packers plant at Brooks before the big meat recall of 2012, but on a recent media tour of the facility it appears the new owners and managers of JBS Canada are bent on running the cleanest, and most efficient operation possible. A […] Read more

(Photo caption…When I took this picture of deer and canola the other day, two things immediately came to mind…this adds a new definition to a condition known as stag head in canola, and second, while every one else is talking about $10 and $12 canola this year, this poor southern Alberta farmer was only looking […] Read more

  Farmers looking for an alternative crop that can pay a decent return, in exchange for more management may want to look into producing hemp. It is a crop that has been around for quite a few years, and in the past I’ve heard stories “well, I can grow it, but now what do I […] Read more

BY LEE HART If you think all round bale wrap is made the same, then you need to look again according to the folks at Tama Canada. You get what you pay for, according to the largest bale wrap manufacturer in the world, and if you want a good quality product, that has strength, protection, […] Read more

Now that the crop is in, and cattle are out on green grass there are events coming up later this month for both crop and livestock producers you may not want to miss….pack your bags and make a tour out of these separate events. You’ll come home a way lot smarter. BEEF SYMPOSIUM – BANFF, […] Read more