Wheat & Chaff & Production Tips

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

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

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

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

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

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Tillage for better crop establishment

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Scott Anderson October 23, 2018

Q. Can tillage help with better crop establishment or fertility management? A: Crop establishment can be impacted by soil moisture and temperature, especially in areas where more warm-season crops such as soybeans and corn are grown. High soil residue levels act as an insulating layer to the soil and reduce the rate of soil temperature […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Submitting seed for germination testing

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

By Ernie Nycholat October 9, 2018

Q: When is the best time to submitseed for germination testing? A: A seed germination test is a critical first step in determining the viability of seed for planting a new crop. It helps determine if the seed should be planted, and helps establish a seeding rate that achieves target plant populations in the field. […] Read more

A successful harvest also means having a safe harvest.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Working safely through another harvest season

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 25, 2018

At harvest, everyone wants to help. Hauling grain, fixing breakdowns, combining, driving to town for parts and supplies and fixing meals to eat in the field are all important tasks during harvest. Harvest is a time where we spend a lot of time apart from our families but all work towards the same goal — a […] Read more

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Wheat & Chaff

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?

Tillage for better crop establishment

Submitting seed for germination testing

Working safely through another harvest season

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