Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Lyle Cowell January 14, 2019

Q: How do I know if I have copper-deficient soils? A: Copper is the micronutrient most often found deficient in Western Canada. In a nutshell, copper deficiency is most often found in deep sandy soils and peat soils, and wheat is the most sensitive crop. Soil tests are a good tool to predict potential copper […] Read more

five steel grain bins sitting in canola field.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Changes afoot at the Canola Council of Canada

By Leeann Minogue January 8, 2019

If you’re still in a post-Christmas fog of too much turkey and stuffing, you may have forgotten that on December 5, the Canola Council of Canada announced some changes to its agronomy program. First, a quick review. The Canola Council is funded partly by farmers, through the levies that come off your cheques when you […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Jordan Peterson December 12, 2018

Q: How can I reduce the threat of clubroot? A: Growers in areas with little to no clubroot should consider implementing simple preventative strategies to reduce the chance of large-scale infection. The key to reducing the threat of clubroot is to use management practices that prevent clubroot spores from entering your field, or if a […] Read more

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Taking care of your health through the ages

Simple lifestyle changes can help ensure you age well, and safely

By Gerry Friesen December 11, 2018

It is no secret that Canadian farmers are getting older. The 2016 Census shows the average age of farmers in Canada is 55, up from 52 in just 10 years. It is also no secret that as people age, we experience changes that can reduce our physical and mental capabilities. Signs of aging include: 1. […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Cashing in on the cash advance – Part II

By Leeann Minogue December 6, 2018

Rick White was in Ottawa when I talked to him in early November. Rick is the executive director of the Canadian Canola Growers Association, and he was in Ottawa lobbying on behalf of western Canadian farmers. He called me from Ottawa rather than waiting until he was back at the CCGA office in Winnipeg because […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Choosing a new seed variety

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Brianna Lummerding November 26, 2018

Q: What factors should I consider when selecting new seed varieties? A: If you’re thinking about a new seed variety on your farm, don’t let yield be the only deciding factor. Selecting a top yielder is important but remember to look at other agronomic factors as well. One of the factors that should be considered […] Read more

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Dealing with conflict and relationships on the farm

Seven strategies to address conflict

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, Gerry Friesen November 26, 2018

From infancy to old age, we form relationships. As we grow older and evolve from one relationship to another our values, beliefs, perceptions, goals, and ideas may evolve and change as well. As these changes occur, interpersonal conflict will happen. Conflict is part of life. In all relationships, we experience conflict. Conflict is not always […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Planning your canola stand

By Leeann Minogue November 7, 2018

After all of the years we’ve been growing canola in Western Canada, you’d think we’d have the agronomics down pat by now. You would imagine that recommendations around things like seeding rates and row spacing would be set in stone. But that is not the case. This was obvious when the Canola Council of Canada […] Read more

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Breathing easy: preventing farmer’s lung

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association October 29, 2018

It’s been quite the fall. Snow, rain, and sleet have wreaked havoc on harvest throughout the region. Although great for soil recharge, all this moisture is not so great for crops still waiting to be harvested. The result is that some farmers have had to put away crops wet and when this happens, so does […] Read more

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A tractor book for Christmas?

By Leeann Minogue October 26, 2018

The gift-giving season will soon be upon us, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. Scott Garvey is giving away two copies of Lee Klancher’s latest book, Tractor: The Heartland Innovation, Ground-Breaking Machines, Midnight Schemes, Secret Garages, and Farmyard Geniuses That Mechanized Agriculture. This new hardcover book includes stories of the inventors and entrepreneurs who […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields

Editor’s Column: Changes afoot at the Canola Council of Canada

Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics

Taking care of your health through the ages

Editor’s Column: Cashing in on the cash advance – Part II

Choosing a new seed variety

Dealing with conflict and relationships on the farm

Editor’s Column: Planning your canola stand

Breathing easy: preventing farmer’s lung

A tractor book for Christmas?

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