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Allocating land to the children is a matter of planning.
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Parents of four adult children would like to retire

How to make fair provisions for all

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A couple we’ll call Mike, 85, and Judy, 83, farm 1,200 acres in southern Manitoba not far from Brandon. Their farm has been reduced from its largest measurement, 2,500 acres. They have four sons. Two have their own farming operation of 2,000 acres each. A third son has a job off-farm. A fourth son we’ll […] Read more
The supply chain and weed management
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The supply chain and weed management

Q & A with an expert

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Q: Will supply chain issues affect my weed management decisions in 2022? A: Last year was a challenge due, in part, to drought, but 2022 brings its own challenges with supply chain issues from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These supply chain constraints may negatively affect the shipping of herbicide quantities for use in 2022.  What […] Read more
A new program is making it easier for producers to learn key skills for taking care of their businesses, workers and themselves.
News, Wheat & Chaff

Free online course for business planning skills

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No matter what stage your farm is in, business management practices play a crucial role in your farm’s success and longevity. But how to go about figuring out which practices to implement? And it can be a daunting task — especially after a long day spent in the fields. Fortunately, a new program is making […] Read more
The last eight years have been dominated by energy surpluses, and it looks like the next decade could be dominated by shortages as we begin to feel the effects of underinvestment and the political climate.
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The looming energy predicament

I use the word predicament because “crisis” and “catastrophe” are grossly overused

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A short 14 years ago, as oil approached $150 per barrel, chants of “Drill, Baby, Drill” were often heard at republican campaign rallies. While the republicans lost the election, the U.S. oil industry heard the message loud and clear, unleashing a torrent of investment in shale oil, boosting American production from about five million to […] Read more
About 30 miles into the forest trails of Nopiming Provincial Park, I spotted it — an adult lynx. I knew there had been sightings in the area, but my hope of seeing one was faint.
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Toban Dyck: Toss the list, break the mould

Be prepared to capture those magic moments on and off the farm

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In September of 2020, I mounted a GoPro camera to the guts of our combine, putting harvest on pause for a few minutes. My dad started up the rotor and harvested a few feet of canola. The footage is interesting. I uploaded the clip to YouTube and, as of today, it has 44,236 views. There […] Read more
The Bell Farm. Oil on canvas painted in 1985 by Fran Henry (1942-1988).
Columns, Crops

Les Henry: Big farms are not a new idea

There have been winners and losers over the years

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There has been much ink spilled this winter talking about big farms and the problem of too few medium-sized farms to pick up the equipment trade-ins from big farms. Part of the problem is the electronic bells and whistles that dust out when the mechanical parts have much useful service left. Bells start ringing and […] Read more
Can you put a price on a smart dog?
Columns, Hart Attacks

Can you put a price on a smart dog?

The politically correct answer is no, but when it comes to pets, I think I might have a limit

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Although we haven’t had a dog full time in the house for many years, there never seems to be one too far away. Both our daughter and son have or have had dogs at different times and we end up dog-sitting. Also, friends and other family members go on holidays and need dog-sitters. So, we […] Read more
A look at wheat and canola field crop diseases
Columns, Crops

A look at wheat and canola field crop diseases

What can you expect in 2022?

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The word disease literally means not at ease (dis-ease). For a comprehensive review of all important diseases on the Canadian Prairies look out for the soon-to-be published, revised edition of Diseases of Field Crops in Canada. Crop diseases range from disease-causing fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes to nutritional problems. There are far too many diseases […] Read more
Three fundamental elements to manage weeds
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Three fundamental elements to manage weeds

Q & A with an expert

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Q: What can I do to reduce potential herbicide-resistance issues? A: Driver weed populations on a farm level tend to remain relatively consistent over time. Some species may move into cropland from field edges and pasture lands and others may leave with reduction in tillage. Generally, the weed species that cause most issues on a […] Read more

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