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The verdict? Business management practices can play a significant role in producing healthy farms and farmers.
News, Wheat & Chaff

Study shows positive connection between farm business planning and mental health

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“This is the way it’s always been done.” “There’s not enough time.” “We’re doing fine without one.” We all know there are endless excuses for not having a farm business plan. But a recent research study has found that farm business management isn’t just good for business — it’s also good for mental health. Healthy […] Read more
Why is simple so difficult?
Columns

Why is simple so difficult?

Following a consistent approach helps to simplify

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In my former corporate life, I frequently lamented needless complexity with the refrain, “They have a never-ending ability to turn simple stuff into rocket science.” At one point, a CEO made the infamous statement that “complexity is our friend,” releasing a torrent of complexity from minions aiming to please. It is my belief that complexity […] Read more
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Columns, Crops

Les Henry: Soil moisture map for 2021

The situation shows a lot of red ink on the Prairies

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To start with, we must realize this is a very general, high-level picture of the situation. It is meant to do just that, as well as provide a framework for farmers and agronomists to relate their situation to. Having it available early in the new year, means it can be part of the decisions made […] Read more
As much as possible, prevent the spread of disease by reducing movement of soil between fields.
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How to prevent, detect and manage aphanomyces

Q & A with an expert

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Q: I’m hearing more about aphanomyces. How can I prevent the disease from becoming a problem on my farm? A: Aphanomyces is a serious soil-borne disease of peas and lentils that is becoming increasingly widespread in Western Canada. Aphanomyces euteiches is a root rot pathogen that thrives under wet conditions. Symptoms are often first detected […] Read more
Faked fuzz facts on fusarium
Columns, Crops

Faked fuzz facts on fusarium

The real story of Alberta’s fusarium head blight control program

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Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat, barley, oat, rye and triticale caused by Fusarium graminearum is the most destructive disease of cereals in Western Canada right now. This fungus is also a destructive disease on corn, particularly in Ontario and the United States, where it is the exact same disease that we have on small […] Read more
The four-wheel-drive post pounder truck served double duty in getting hay out to cattle after the snowstorm.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Snow forced the cows home early

Eppich News: Post-pounder truck becomes multipurpose vehicle

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The beginning of November surprised us with snow. It started the evening of Nov. 7 and all the next day. By the time it was done we had more than two feet of snow. According to the radio, that was more snow than we got in October, November, December and January combined last year. Luckily […] Read more
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The difference between an investment and a speculation

Speculations are often described as investments because that word has a more positive connotation

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Differentiating between investments and speculations is more nuanced than distinguishing investments from expenses. Speculations are often inappropriately referred to as investments with the main similarity being both are purchased with the intent of profiting. The allure of speculations is their potential for quick and dramatic profit, but quick and dramatic losses are more probable. Let’s […] Read more

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