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Granddaughter Emily and her new husband, AJ, pose with Christopher for a family photo following their wedding on a lovely September afternoon.
Cattleman’s Corner, Rancher’s Diary

Great gathering for granddaughter’s wedding

Rancher's Diary: Firewood pile is ready for the winter ahead

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September 7 Last week we moved some big bales in our upper stack that was leaning over into the bushes toward the creek. We stacked them on the end of the smaller stack, reconfigured the black plastic covering and put deer mesh around them to keep the deer out. Emily’s wedding was Friday — marrying […] Read more
cutting taxes with scissors
Columns

Couple looks for tax savings

Tax deferral essential to estate plan for farmers with hefty capital gains

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In central Manitoba, a couple we’ll call Tish, 62, and Don, 65, have a dilemma. They have done well with their one section after six years of farming and 12 years of renting it to a neighbour. Their land has an estimated value of $4 million, which is a $3-million gain over their $1-million purchase […] Read more
These sloughs with salt rings are near Conquest, Sask. Shallow (25 to 100 feet) glacial aquifers are the source of the pressure that prevents downward flow of water to drain the slough. The constant upward pressure maintains a high water table even in dry periods when evaporation is busy concentrating the salts.
Columns

Les Henry: Sloughs and ‘bathtub’ salt rings

Some sloughs have rings, some do not — why?

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Sloughs (polite name is potholes) are widespread on the Canadian Prairies and particularly in Saskatchewan, which has a great depth of glacial deposits. The sloughs catch much of the snowmelt and runoff from summer rains. If the water in the slough is the sole cause of salt rings, then all sloughs should have them. Artesian […] Read more
The Svartsengi geothermal power plant in Iceland. An overlooked alternative energy source is geothermal. With its volcanic environment, Iceland produces 20 per cent of its electricity with geothermal.
Columns

Investing opportunities in alternative energy

Why can’t we have a rational debate in search of pragmatic goals?

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Some of my past writings may have left you with the impression I exhibit Luddite-like attitudes toward new sources of cleaner energy. That wouldn’t be an accurate impression as I have been investing in alternative energy for a long time. I simply wish there was a more fact-based, rational discussion on the pros and cons. […] Read more
Here is a soil core laid out for sampling. Soil samples collected for soil nutrient analyses should be placed in breathable bags. In this picture, soil moisture samples were being collected and placed in stainless steel containers to precisely determine soil moisture content.
Columns, Crops

The importance of soil testing after a season of drought

Develop sound, economical fertilizer plans for each crop and field

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In my last article, I discussed concerns of herbicide residue carry-over after a season of drought. In this article, I will discuss the importance of soil testing for plant-available nutrients after a drier-than-normal growing season. Many farmers in the southern Prairies had below normal growing season rainfall, while some had almost no rain. The result […] Read more
bank statement and money
Columns, Crops

Managing risk in a rising interest rate environment 

Q & A with an expert

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Q: What are some strategies I can use to manage risk on my farm? A: Grain growers are concerned about how their profits will be affected by speculation around rising interest rates. Navigating these uncertainties takes a proactive approach to minimize risk, protect yourself against uncertainties and control variables that affect your financial position. Consider […] Read more
Meet your Soil Champions
Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Meet your Soil Champions

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At Ag in Motion 2023, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) announced a new initiative — a committee of “Soil Champions.” These soil champions are tasked with conveying a soil health message beyond the farm to the broader agricultural industry, food processors, consumers and the government. Their message: the importance of soil conservation. They […] Read more

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