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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

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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
While the overall decrease in farm fatality rates is promising, it comes with a catch. The decline is because the number of farmers in Canada has significantly dropped.
Wheat & Chaff

New data highlights need for culture of safety on the farm

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A new report is helping highlight the need to embrace a culture of safety in agriculture. Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) released its latest report with data on agriculture-related fatalities between 1990 and 2020, with particular focus on 2011 to 2020. CAIR is a national surveillance program funded by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and […] Read more
How to improve pre-seed herbicide applications
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How to improve pre-seed herbicide applications

Q & A with an expert

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Q: How can I improve weed control in my crops? A: There is a constant demand to improve overall weed control in our crops. Pre-seed herbicides are the initial application providing the base for that growing season.  Growers battle change across the weed spectrum combined with the challenge of weed resistance management. Producers often ask, […] Read more
How do market participants decide what to buy? 
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How do market participants decide what to buy? 

Steps in the selection process

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There is no shortage of jargon and theories on how to select the best stocks. This column will attempt to describe the main processes people use, and what my 40 years of experience has taught me about them. Hearsay or hot tips During the speculative buildup to The Great Depression, shoeshine boys provided hot tips […] Read more
CASA celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Promise
News, Wheat & Chaff

CASA celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Promise

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This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday. Taking place March 12-18, 2023, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is an annual public initiative delivered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) to raise awareness about the importance of farm safety. This […] Read more
Bringing cows home last fall marks the end of a season, and the opportunity to challenge my mindset and embrace new goals for next season.
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Life as a regenerative ag producer is a mindset

And farmers and athletes have more in common than you’d think

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Hello, Grainews readers. My name is Stuart Chutter and I am a new addition to the columnists at Grainews. I am a Saskatchewan farmer and an agriculture junkie with a passion for risk management, soil health and fitness.   Earlier this winter, I spent time with two of my favourite communities — the regenerative agriculture […] Read more
It may sound simple, but it’s estimated that 70 per cent of day traders quit after a year and 95 per cent after three, and not because they become wealthy.
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Investing styles and definitions

Investing For Fun and Profit: Which category do you fall into?

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After completing the last column, I thought perhaps a better definition of growth and value would be in order as well as defining other common investment styles and strategies. There are three kinds of market participants often referred to under one umbrella as “investors,” however, I like to distinguish between the three: 1. Speculators orient […] Read more
The GxExM equation 
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The GxExM equation 

Q & A with an expert

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Q: What should I be looking at when focusing on crop planning for the coming year? A: As the cropping season creeps into focus, growers and agronomists are making final changes and alterations to crop plans. We work diligently to make sure these crop plans are thorough, robust and account for as many variables as […] Read more

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