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Managing mustard fertilizer
Columns, Crops

Managing mustard fertilizer

Part 3 of this 4-part series on mustard agronomy covers mustard's fertilizer needs

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In the last issue of Grainews, I discussed the nitrogen needs of mustard. Now, let’s turn to the other fertilizers mustard requires. Phosphorus (P) About 80 per cent of brown and dark brown soils are deficient in phosphorus (P). Soil P availability to plants can be assessed by soil sampling and testing to determine plant-available […] Read more
This 1932 photo of the Grainews ladies softball team, can suggest everything in life can go from one extreme to another. The real challenge is to find a balance.
Columns, Hart Attacks

Fuel your tank — one way or another

Will medical marijuana be enough to ease Lee Hart's modern day stress

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One mission I am on this week is to get a prescription for medical marijuana so I can better cope with this struggling economy, or maybe I am worried about the terrorist threat that comes with allowing immigrants into Canada, or, man, have you seen the price of celery lately? … I don’t even want […] Read more
Make the most of corporate field trials
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Make the most of corporate field trials

Agronomy tips... from the field

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Hosting a company field trial on your farm — whether for a new seed variety, seed treatment or fungicide — is about far more than getting free product for a few acres. Instead, you should think of company trials as an opportunity to grow and learn more about new management techniques, as well as what […] Read more
Lower prices can bring lower moods
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Lower prices can bring lower moods

Farmers are resilient, but depression on the farm is no laughing matter

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Instead of blaming arthritis for your aching joints, you may want to point your finger at the economy, according to researchers. “Overall, our findings reveal that it physically hurts to be economically insecure,” Dr. Eileen Chou said in a press release. Chou, a University of Virginia professor, led a team looking at links between economic insecurity and physical pain. The research, […] Read more
This is a Hach Hardness kit. It’s simple to use.
Columns, Crops

Water chemistry: the Coles notes

Measure your water in the field before you use it in the house, the field or the barn

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This piece is all about encouraging the energetic young folk that are advising farmers to measure it in the field when a water question comes up. There are many additives for spray water on the market but check the water source first. A change of water may be the best and cheapest route. Water chemistry […] Read more
A six-month marketing check in
Columns, Markets

A six-month marketing check in

Looking back at recent market movements, what should you have done?

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Looking back over the last six months, how did you do from a marketing perspective? The fastest way to assess this is to look at a couple of commodity price charts. You can find these charts and more online for free at tradingcharts.com. Wheat price First, let’s look at May Minneapolis wheat futures (see chart at […] Read more
Columns

The wide world of agricultural jobs

At best, non-farmers only have a vague understanding of career opportunities

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I was chatting with someone the other day who got visibly excited when I mentioned the variety of soybeans I would be growing this year. I loved that. Her farm grows the same beans, and they’ve been impressed with the results. This is my life now, I thought, before getting into specifics with this person […] Read more
Columnist Heather Thomas and her husband Lynn of Salmon, Idaho were joined by their family in March to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Cattleman’s Corner, Rancher’s Diary

Spring coming as water begins to run

It's a good time of year to do some fencing and clean up around the corrals

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February 23 Last Tuesday Michael, Nick and Robbie started replacing the old, falling-down fence along our lane. Michael used the backhoe to dig out chokecherry trees and old fence posts. Lynn went to town for a doctor appointment to have his hip checked; the doctor wants him to have an MRI to try to figure […] Read more
Columns

On the importance of ag societies

Ag societies were intended to be a way for farmers to learn from each other

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Agricultural societies in Canada were once king among us rural dwellers, I’m learning. And they should be again. Everything is in place for these groups to be the most relevant, important gatherings of people in Canada. Food security is a real issue affecting a growing population. “Sustainability” is a word that appears to be sticking around. And genetically-modified has […] Read more

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