Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

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

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

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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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Make farm safety a resolution in 2022

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association January 7, 2022

As the new year rolls in, with a fresh year and a fresh outlook, now is the time to think about resolutions. From saving money for a big purchase, to dedicating more time to family, resolutions (even if they aren’t always kept) are a tool to think about change. The new year is a great […] Read more

One of my self-care efforts this year will be to walk these two first thing in the morning, rather than putting it last (or skipping it altogether) on my to-do list. I’ll also walk mindfully, taking in nature and my surroundings on purpose rather than running through the tasks that need to get done in my head and missing the walk completely.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Five easy focus areas to help make 2022 your year of self-care

By Kari Belanger January 5, 2022

Happy New Year! May you and your family enjoy peace, prosperity and joy in 2022. If you haven’t heard it enough from me and other sources over the past year, I’ll say it again. You are your farm’s greatest asset. No one could step into your shoes and take over your role within — and […] Read more

Soil testing will be more important than ever this fall or next spring.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Three factors growers should focus on next year

Q & A with an expert

By Ernie Nycholat December 15, 2021

Q: What critical issues will farmers face in 2022? A: I’d like to start off by saying that 2021 was a memorable year. There were drought conditions recorded across Western Canada, supply challenges for many products and commodity prices never seen before. Now as we look forward to 2022, there will be other challenges that […] Read more

Sam discovered a love of woodworking after he retired from farming. His projects involve problem-solving and precision and take anywhere from an hour to several weeks.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Show us your hobbies

By Kari Belanger December 10, 2021

It’s hard to believe 2021 is almost at an end. Thank you for a great year and for your emails, phone calls, photographs and letters. You are the reason I do this job and I love hearing from you. Your passion for farming, the land, your families and for producing healthy food is inspiring. And […] Read more

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Tips for farming in winter weather

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association December 6, 2021

Winter in Canada comes with all sorts of challenges — freezing temperatures, blizzards, poor visibility, ice-covered equipment and the threat of temperature-related injuries like frostbite. However, farm work does not take a break because of cold weather. A healthy human body temperature is 37 C. A change of body temperature exceeding 1 C can be […] Read more

When performing tasks, listen to your body, stretch, take breaks and protect yourself.

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Work smarter on your farm with ergonomics

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association November 18, 2021

As combines and augers fall silent and snow and cold settle in, and aches and pains from working from dawn to dusk start to ease up, now is the time to rethink how to approach farm work from an ergonomic standpoint. Ergonomics is the science of analyzing the effect of work processes, job designs, and […] Read more

Canola, Wheat & Chaff

Canola variety selection depends on the big picture

Q & A with an expert

By Jade Delaurier November 8, 2021

Q: What kind of genetics should I focus on for my farm when booking canola for 2022? A: This past growing season was a year unlike any other for most crops. Some areas got timely rains and had average to well- above-average yields. However, for the most part, yields are down for Western Canada. It’s […] Read more

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P is for peas

Breathe easy and avoid carbon monoxide exposure

Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great opportunity

Make farm safety a resolution in 2022

Editor’s Column: Five easy focus areas to help make 2022 your year of self-care

Three factors growers should focus on next year

Editor’s Column: Show us your hobbies

Tips for farming in winter weather

Work smarter on your farm with ergonomics

Canola variety selection depends on the big picture

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