Editor's column & Production Tips

“In terms of future marketing plans, keep a close eye on those production levels because even now the USDA is forecasting some very tight soybean ending stocks, and that’s going to influence canola prices.” – Bruce Burnett.

Editor’s Column: A look at fall forecasts: weather, wheat and canola

By Kari Belanger September 19, 2023

Harvest is under way across the Prairies. At this time of year, I like to read the provincial crop reports to follow how harvest is progressing. Of the major crops, according to the reports I’m currently reading (it’s Sept. 5), harvest of winter wheat and fall rye is almost a wrap across the Prairies, followed […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Jim goes to Ag in Motion, plus win a Grainews cap!

By Kari Belanger August 31, 2023

Ag in Motion held in Langham, Sask., is one of the year’s highlights for many farmers. The outdoor farm show, which was held July 18-20, had record-setting attendance this year, with 31,166 guests over three days! There was also a record 580 exhibitors. Canadian and international guests enjoyed ride and drives, crop plots with the […] Read more

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Editor’s column: Here’s to Prairie ag innovators

By Mark Halsall August 10, 2023

Innovations in digital agriculture technology continue at a blistering pace in lots of places around the globe. Some of you may wonder, how does Western Canada stack up? As you read through the pages of our July 11 issue of Grainews, the answer should be clear. Numerous stories in this issue attest that ag innovation […] Read more

In 2021, 3.8 million acres of peas removed 1.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s column: Why not sing the praises of Canadian pulse production?

By Kari Belanger May 9, 2023

Many of you already include pulses in your crop rotations, so you’re well versed on the benefits to your operation of planting lentils, dry peas, dry beans, chickpeas and faba beans. I have found Pulse Canada and the three Prairie provincial pulse grower associations are packed with useful agronomic information about successfully growing pulses. In […] Read more

“Everything you do in farming is a risk, and so if there’s a way we can support them in reducing that risk, I’d like to be a part of that.” – Jodi Holzman.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Researcher looks to shine a light on cover crops

April 25, 2023

Jodi Holzman is a woman on a mission — to collect as much information she can about how Prairie producers are growing cover crops and then disseminate her findings to help farmers do the best job they can with them. Holzman grew up on a family grain farm near Scott, Sask., and for the past […] Read more

One source of inflation that is not changing for the better is the tight labour market, which will continue in 2023.

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Editor’s Column: The most expensive crop ever put in the ground, again

By Kari Belanger April 10, 2023

If you’re a little worried about the upfront cost of putting in this year’s crop, Farm Credit Canada’s 2023 economic outlook might put your mind at rest. While this year’s costs of production are poised to match or exceed last year’s record as the most expensive crop ever, FCC’s outlook indicates it may also be […] Read more

One gap created by the absence of lambda-cy products could be effective control of lygus bugs.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Important safety report released and lambda-cy update

By Kari Belanger March 28, 2023

In the March 7 issue of Grainews, Lee Hart wrote two in-depth features on what 2023 looks like without lambda-cyhalothrin products, which provide cost-effective and efficient means of controlling common crop insect pests. Starting this April, Health Canada and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) have introduced restrictions on the use of insecticides containing the […] Read more

Stuart Chutter is joining Grainews as one of its columnists. Stuart is passionate about regenerative agriculture and the elements that build a solid foundation for a healthy farm and healthy farmer.

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Editor’s Column: Inspiration is more than a feeling

By Kari Belanger March 9, 2023

I’m sure it’s no surprise to any of you that I’m an inspired person. Meaning, I’m constantly inspired by other people and the different environments I inhabit. I think being open to inspiration is such an important part of living, whether that’s during your daily work or life, creative or spiritual endeavours, or for mental […] Read more

It’s not just a matter of new resistant weeds turning up, weeds that already have resistance are also spreading out.

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Editor’s Column: Outside-the-box weed control

By Mark Halsall March 1, 2023

It’s a frequent refrain on the Canadian Prairies — herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing problem that every farmer needs to take seriously. The alarm bells have been going off for some time, so most everyone in Canadian ag knows this by now. An example of that is a Canola Digest article from Jan. 6, 2023, on […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Is this a farmer mental health movement?

By Kari Belanger February 21, 2023

In 2019, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food released the results of its study looking at the issue of mental health in the agriculture sector. The report, “Mental Health: A Priority for Our Farmers,” included 10 recommendations to better prevent the onset of mental health problems in Canadian farmers and better support those who […] Read more

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Editor’s column

Editor’s Column: A look at fall forecasts: weather, wheat and canola

Editor’s Column: Jim goes to Ag in Motion, plus win a Grainews cap!

Editor’s column: Here’s to Prairie ag innovators

Editor’s column: Why not sing the praises of Canadian pulse production?

Researcher looks to shine a light on cover crops

Editor’s Column: The most expensive crop ever put in the ground, again

Editor’s Column: Important safety report released and lambda-cy update

Editor’s Column: Inspiration is more than a feeling

Editor’s Column: Outside-the-box weed control

Editor’s Column: Is this a farmer mental health movement?

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