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Pay Attention To The Silence

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A now-grown farm kid has eyes that light up when he talks of “how great is it to be out there on the tractor.” At this time of year, the field equipment is tuned and ready to go. Some young “wannabee” farmers are not going to be occupying the seats, they will be toiling at […] Read more
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Breeding Timing Critical To Success

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Spring is our time to reflect on the previous years successes and failures. This year I tried very hard to take to heart the advice I received from a Grainews reader. They told me that I was starting to sound pretty negative and I should remember to see my blessings. I really appreciated that little […] Read more
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Planting The Seeds Of Encouragement…Again

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This month marks my 15th anniversary of writing for Grainews. Marie Salway had written the “Butter Side Up” column in this paper for over 17 years and she asked me to take her space. I can still remember thinking, “Wow, 17 years is a long time… and here we are 15 years later!” She passed […] Read more
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Living Without Jay, If You Can Call It Living!

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Boy, it is pretty hard dragging myself out of bed in the morning to get to work, now that Jay is gone. Why? What for? Who cares? What’s the point? I am listless. (What’s that? Did someone mention a paycheck… okay, that is enough to re-kindle my interest. There’s fire in the belly again.) Geez, […] Read more
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All About Efficiency

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The easiest way to identify which expenses may offer the most opportunity to improve the operating expense ratio is to list the five largest expense items and challenge yourself to make improvements on these costs. In January, the local banker Hans Immapocket asked many of our clients in the Grainews community for an updated net […] Read more
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City Slicker Learns To Combine

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JUST FOR FUN Most farm boys can probably remember having a good chuckle at a city cousin’s first attempt to drive a tractor on summer vacation. Now, Discovery Channel’s new show “I Could Do That” has taken that general idea and put in on television. One of the show’s episodes will feature a city slicker […] Read more
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Basis: A Smile From The Market

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A man walks into a crowded pub and catches the eye of a stunning brunette. She flashes a quick smile and looks away. He has noticed a signal. Now he must interpret that signal. Is she simply a friendly person who smiles at every guy? Was this a flirtatious invitation to a conversation? Or was […] Read more
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Drainage Is Not A Dirty Word

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I was recently invited to attend the annual convention of the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association (SCDA) — I had given a talk to the group on my views of drainage last year. The SCDA Act in Saskatchewan dates back to 1949 and the current Saskatchewan Water Authority Act was passed in 2005. It exists […] Read more
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Prepare To Adjust 2010 Plans

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“Cost per bushel grown” is also becoming an increasingly important measure of value creation. It isn’t in PMG’s software yet, but it’s coming. Even if you have a business plan on paper, be prepared to make revisions and maybe make a couple more contingency plans. We’re looking at another roller coaster ride for 2010. The […] Read more
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Who Owns Your Assets?

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75% 85% Traditional Leverage Thresholds Enterprise Dairy Cereal/Oilseed Special Crops Hogs (Stable Contract) Hogs (No Contract) Beef Low Risk 80% 75% 80% 100% Medium 50-75% 70-85% 60-80% 50-75% 65-80% 85-100% High Risk <50% <70% <60% <50% <65% <85% In January, the local banker Hans Immapocket asked many of our clients in the Grainews community for […] Read more

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