Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

Editor’s Column: Stickers add heart and soul to farm safety

By Kari Belanger June 2, 2021

This tweet posted by Alberta farmer Walter Moebis (@Wally_53) on May 8 is about the simple, red, heart-shaped safety stickers, with the straightforward message, “Please Be Careful. We Love You, Your Family.” I believe they were the brainchild of United Grain Growers (please correct me if I’m wrong) and they’ve been stuck on everything from […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

How to determine when to spray for flea beetles

Q & A with an expert

By Candice Robinson May 17, 2021

Q: What factors should I consider when spraying for flea beetles? A: Over the last couple of years, southern Saskatchewan has experienced high flea beetle pressure. The warm, dry springs we have had are favourable for flea beetle emergence and activity. However, those same weather conditions slow crop growth, leaving canola plants at a vulnerable […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Farmers are worried about dry conditions this spring — here’s what some are doing about it

By Kari Belanger May 12, 2021

If you are worried about the dry conditions heading into this spring, a recent survey says you’re not alone. It also reveals the changes some Prairie producers will make to their plans for 2021 in response to the dry conditions. On April 9-10, a total of 719 active Canadian producers responded to a survey carried […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Take these steps early on to prevent disease

Q & A with an expert

By Lane Blanke April 28, 2021

Q: How can I decrease the risk of early-season disease in cereal crops? A: Seeding can be a stressful time of year for many growers. It is the most important operation on any farm, as it can dictate how the entire year will turn out. It’s important for growers to make sound agronomic decisions at […] Read more

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Spill response on the farm, Part 2

By Robert Gobeil April 26, 2021

Unfortunately, spills and leaks occur for a variety of reasons. Prevention is key. If the steps provided in Part 1 of this feature are followed correctly, any spill or leak would be from unforeseen circumstances or human error. However, by implementing an emergency response plan (ERP), it is possible to respond quickly and safely to […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Say hello to our new associate editor, Ag in Motion 2021 details but first a big thank you to our readers

By Kari Belanger April 23, 2021

Ahh, spring is in the air! I love this time of year. It’s the season for fresh starts, renewal and growth — and I’m looking forward to all of these spring qualities. Before looking at what’s ahead, I’d like to take a moment to thank all of you for a fantastic first year as the […] Read more

News, Wheat & Chaff

Spill response on the farm, Part 1

By Robert Gobeil April 12, 2021

Farmers depend on all sorts of tools to get the job done. Chemicals are just another tool farmers use to keep farm machinery running, keep livestock and crops healthy and to ensure farms operate at optimal performance. However, there is a potential for spills or leaks wherever crop protection products, cleaning supplies, fuel, livestock medications […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

The goal of precision ag is to do things more effectively

Q & A with an expert

By Nathan Trowell April 1, 2021

Q: Is zone management a fit for my farm? A: Zone management is one of many precision agriculture practices utilized in farming. In its simplest form, zone management is shutting off the fertilizer in areas of your field that are unproductive. More advanced zone management utilizes precision ag tools like GPS auto steer, yield mapping, […] Read more

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PPE care and use during COVID-19

By Robert Gobeil March 29, 2021

Farmers of all different commodities are intimately familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE). Everything from work gloves and steel-toed boots to respirators and coveralls, all farms have spent a small fortune to keep everyone well equipped with the items they need to reduce the risk of injury or illness. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Why are we still losing children to farm accidents?

By Kari Belanger March 24, 2021

When you become a parent, you realize very quickly that after that little life arrives, yours will never be the same. We invest all of the resources we have at our disposal into our children — love, attention, energy, money … the list goes on and on. And there are so many benefits to raising […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Stickers add heart and soul to farm safety

How to determine when to spray for flea beetles

Editor’s Column: Farmers are worried about dry conditions this spring — here’s what some are doing about it

Take these steps early on to prevent disease

Spill response on the farm, Part 2

Editor’s Column: Say hello to our new associate editor, Ag in Motion 2021 details but first a big thank you to our readers

Spill response on the farm, Part 1

The goal of precision ag is to do things more effectively

PPE care and use during COVID-19

Editor’s Column: Why are we still losing children to farm accidents?

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