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A field of peas in 2016. When planning for your fertilizer needs in 2022, are you thinking about P if planting peas?
Crops, Peas, Wheat & Chaff

P is for peas

Q & A with an expert

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Q: Do peas need phosphorus fertilizer? A: We know that when peas are inoculated with the proper rhizobia bacteria, they can fix their own nitrogen, which means no additional nitrogen fertilizer is required. Therefore, when planning your fertilizer needs, the question is do peas need phosphorus (P) fertilizer? The answer is, yes, peas require more […] Read more
Sucker rod attached to used railway tie posts made for a sturdy and economical laneway fence.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Fencing with rail ties and sucker rod

The materials are relatively affordable and won’t deteriorate any time soon

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Fencing — that is an exhausting and expensive subject. We have found that the price of rails and posts continues to go up while the quality of materials continues to go down. It makes the subject of trying to maintain or complete a corral fencing project very sensitive. One of our projects that has been […] Read more
fertilizer spreading in the field
Columns, Crops

How to develop nitrogen fertilizer recommendations

Each field and crop deserves thought and attention

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In last December’s Grainews, I discussed interpretation of soil test reports. In this column, I will discuss developing nitrogen (N) recommendations. In the next several columns, I will discuss developing fertilizer recommendations for phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur (S) and other nutrients. Western Canadian farmers spend more money on nitrogen fertilizer than all other nutrients […] Read more
The workstation, which has its own dimmable lights, outlets and a Smart TV, seemed excessive at first, but I have used it almost every day since I built it. If you Zoom with me, I’ll likely be sitting on that stool.
Columns

Toban Dyck: A wholesale rebrand of the farm workshop

I’ll quit before I get too close to the sun, but not a moment before that

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I’ve made changes to my workshop, again. If you’ll recall, I spent a large chunk of time at the workshop reorganization project, which I wrote about in excruciating detail last winter. Well. It has resumed. Before I proceed, I just want to thank those of you who took the time to write to me with […] Read more
A canola crop in an early pod stage in 2020. The demand for canola is in the industry's favour, says the president of the Canola Council of Canada.
Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great opportunity

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It was a difficult year for many canola producers across the Prairies in 2021 due to the historic drought, which lowered yields and, in the worst cases, wiped out crops completely. Supply chain challenges compounded the difficulties farmers faced created by the global pandemic. Jim Everson, Canola Council of Canada president, acknowledged these adversities in […] Read more
There are a number of questions you need to ask to ensure the financial advisor who wants your business is legitimate.
Columns

What to look for in a financial planner

Some points to consider when you need to separate the wheat from the chaff

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How do you find a competent financial planner? The question seems simple, but in that job title is a vast puzzle of what the words mean, who does what and what the work is worth. There are 213 professional designations that have something to do with financial planning, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, […] Read more
To make a soil moisture map, one must understand soil moisture.
Columns, Crops

Les Henry: Soil moisture maps. How it all happened

The adventure began more than 40 years ago

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The feature “Catalogue houses: Eaton’s and others and how it all happened” in the November 2021 issue of Grainews, gave a blow-by-blow account of how my book on the topic came about. The response has been tremendous, and many thanks to readers. Your letters, emails and book orders are very much appreciated. In this piece, […] Read more
The positive environment around the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo in Red Deer didn’t look too threatening and for that I am grateful.
Columns, Hart Attacks

An attitude of gratitude

All the hardships in the world just remind me to be grateful for where I am, what I have

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I’m so friggin’ positive some days I should have been a farmer. I haven’t done an extensive survey, but the few producers I have talked to in recent weeks on the phone or met at farm shows or producer meetings, are all positively gearing up for the 2022 growing season. Yes, there was disappointment and […] Read more

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