Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

A connected farm is an efficient farm

Q & A with an expert

By Scott Anderson February 28, 2022

Q: What are the benefits of collecting data and using digital tools on my farm? A: Data. This is a word we hear a lot in agriculture, and rightly so. We are now farming in the digital age and we need to see this as the huge opportunity that it is for farming operations. Historically, […] Read more

Columns, Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Six steps to build your farm’s brand

By Kari Belanger February 24, 2022

In my last column, I looked at the pros and cons of building a brand for your farm operation offered by Ben Graham, who is the president of AdFarm and whose family has been farming the same land near Vulcan, Alta., for 117 years. Graham makes a strong case for creating a brand for your […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Have a well-prepared crop plan for 2022

Q & A with an expert

By Gary Topham February 17, 2022

Q: What factors do I need to consider when planning my 2022 crop rotation? A: With 2021 safely in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to finalize plans for the 2022 crop year. When planning for the new season, there are many different agronomic factors that must be taken into consideration. With crop prices sitting above […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Sowing the seeds of mental health

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association February 15, 2022

Mental well-being, physical health and safety are all a part of a person’s overall ability to live and function well. Farmers, farm workers and farm families aren’t immune to the stress of everyday life, and circumstances of isolation, uncertainty and stress can have great effects. The COVID-19 global pandemic has also affected many groups, including […] Read more

Columns, Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Does your farm need a brand?

By Kari Belanger February 14, 2022

According to Ben Graham, the answer is a hard “Yes.” Graham has a passion for farming. His family has been working the same land near Vulcan, Alta., for 117 years. He’s also the president of AdFarm, the largest agricultural- or rural-focused marketing and communications agency in Canada. Graham understands farming and brands. We all know […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How to make a sustainable crop protection plan

Q & A with an expert

By Jordan Peterson February 7, 2022

Q: How do I make a crop protection plan in the off-season? A: Developing a crop protection plan for the upcoming season in the late fall and over the winter can be a challenging process. Many in-season variables, both economic and agronomic, are difficult to account for in the off-season. However, with a season on […] Read more

Kevin Hursh offers some ideas on how to get more enjoyment and more profit out of your farm lifestyle.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Kevin Hursh asks, ‘Are we having fun yet?’

By Kari Belanger January 31, 2022

It’s hopping at Grainews right now. In January and February, we send six issues of the magazine to print, which is almost a weekly publication schedule. I get a taste of the pace fellow GFM editor Gord Gilmour (Manitoba Co-operator) moves at — it’s a good clip. There are stories to assign, pages to edit, […] Read more

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

By Lyle Cowell January 26, 2022

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

News, Wheat & Chaff

Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 24, 2022

A warm shop is a genuine pleasure in the winter. Puttering around, fixing equipment, or even just enjoying the quiet of the workshop without the pressures of field work is a treat in the winter. However, there are some hazards to keep in mind when performing repairs, maintenance, fabrication, or other routine job tasks in […] 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

By Kari Belanger January 18, 2022

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

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Wheat & Chaff

A connected farm is an efficient farm

Editor’s Column: Six steps to build your farm’s brand

Have a well-prepared crop plan for 2022

Sowing the seeds of mental health

Editor’s Column: Does your farm need a brand?

How to make a sustainable crop protection plan

Editor’s Column: Kevin Hursh asks, ‘Are we having fun yet?’

P is for peas

Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure

Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great opportunity

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