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Tension can stem from physical exertion, mental and emotional stress or even uncontrollable shifts in the weather. While tension is largely unavoidable, there are a few things we can use to help ease tension in our bodies.
Farm Life

Tips to relieve tension

How breathing exercises and slow movements can help

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One of the most common complaints that brings people to see me is tension somewhere — sometimes everywhere — in the body. All tension, regardless of the area it is felt, is a reaction from our neurological state. Our nervous system receives signals from our body, which interprets our internal and external environments. One of […] Read more
In mid-summer, when prolonged hot weather occurs, a quarter section pivot system that puts out 900 U.S. gallons per minute may not be able to keep up with daily crop water use. If a pivot system cannot keep up with peak water use requirements, growth and yield may suffer.
Columns

How to manage and schedule irrigation, Part 2

Maintain proper moisture levels during the growing season for optimum crop yield

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Initially, at the start of a growing season, an irrigation manager wants to ensure adequate water is available for crop germination. Sometimes, light, frequent water applications are needed to ensure excellent, uniform germination, emergence, stand establishment and early crop growth. This is possible with low pressure pivot irrigation systems, which apply rates as low as […] Read more
A key reason I do my writing is to help improve financial literacy, which isn’t strong amongst Canadians. Farmers as business owners would have greater literacy than most, but there is always room for improvement. If Canadian financial literacy was stronger, I think we would elect politicians with stronger financial literacy for everyone’s benefit.
Columns

Why would a farmer be interested in stocks?

The goal is to make money and grow your asset base

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Over the past five years, I hope to have convinced some to gather a nest egg in stocks, whether in a TFSA, RRSP or a taxable account. I am curious if you have started because of what I have written and how many are following the Titanium-Strength Portfolio (TSP). Please send a short email to […] Read more
File photo of a storm cloud from the southwestern end of Lake Winnipeg at Matlock, Man. (IanChrisGraham/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Crops, Reuters, Weather

More than half of world’s large lakes drying up, study finds

Gains in Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg come from runoff, rainfall

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London | Reuters — More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human consumption, a study published on Thursday found. A team of international researchers reported that some of the world’s most important freshwater […] Read more
Smoke from active wildfires in Alberta’s north and west hangs over Calgary on May 16, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Leah Hennel)
Livestock, Reuters, Weather

No respite expected for wildfire-hit Alberta

Forecasts call for fire conditions to worsen

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Ottawa | Reuters — Abnormally hot and dry weather is set to return to Alberta on Thursday after a couple of cooler days helped calm wildfires that have forced thousands of evacuations in the province. Record-high temperatures and tinder-dry vegetation have led to an intense, early start to wildfire season in Western Canada this year. […] Read more
Members of the Third Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI) take part in wildfire prevention operations near Grande Prairie, Alta. on May 12, 2023. (Photo: MCpl, Cass Moon/Canadian Forces/Handout via Reuters)
General, Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Air quality deteriorates as wildfires rage in Western Canada

Evacuations continue in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan

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Reuters — Calgary received a special weather alert on Tuesday, warning residents of poor air quality and reduced visibility as tinder-dry weather and shifting winds elevated the risk of spreading wildfires in Alberta’s north and west. As of Tuesday evening 89 wildfires are active in Alberta, with 25 out of control, according to the provincial […] Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Edmonton MP and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault are briefed by Canadian Forces Lt. Col. Ben Schmidt at CFB Edmonton on May 15, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/Amber Bracken)
Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Little chance for rain on Alberta wildfires

Coming cold front more windy than rainy in nature, Environment Canada says

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Ottawa | Reuters — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Alberta on Monday as raging wildfires prompted mass evacuations and reduced energy production in Canada’s main oil-producing province, where meteorologists expect virtually no rain for 10 days or so. In Edmonton, Trudeau received an update on firefighting efforts by Canadian soldiers sent to help provincial firefighting […] Read more
Hailstones in Winnipeg on May 10, 2023. (Dave Bedard photo)
General, Weather

Prairie Forecast Update: Forecast on track

Forecast issued May 14, 2023, covering the half-week stretch from May 14 to 17, 2023

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The weather models have been remarkably accurate for this time of the year. The big weather picture remains the same. There is a large, persistent ridge of high pressure over far Western Canada with an equally persistent trough of low pressure over Eastern Canada. This means western regions will continue to see sunny, dry and […] Read more
A smoke column rises from a wildfire on May 4, 2023 near Lodgepole, Alta., about 30 km southwest of Drayton Valley. (Photo: Alberta Wildfire handout via Reuters)
Livestock, Reuters, Weather

Fire and floods across Western Canada force evacuations

Western Alberta towns of Edson, Drayton Valley ordered to evacuate

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Reuters — A week of record-hot weather in Western Canada has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes, as wildfires rage in parts of Alberta and rapid snow melt triggers flooding across interior British Columbia. By Friday, more than 13,000 people were under evacuation orders in Alberta. As of late Friday afternoon, 91 fires […] Read more
Froese: Making sure you’re up to the task
Farm Life

Froese: Making sure you’re up to the task

Checklists that spell out peoples’ roles and responsibilities can contribute to happier farms

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I believe folks are happy in their roles on the farm when it is clear what is expected of them, and they have the proper tools to get the job done. It is also important that older folks know what kind of work they want to do as they step back without stepping away. I’m […] Read more

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