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I can’t name one farmer who thinks his or her operation should only last for one generation. I can, however, name at least 12 farmers who routinely scoff at the word sustainability.

Toban Dyck: Ag shouldn’t play soccer when hockey is what it’s trained to play

I don’t want to write about sustainability, but I have to

By Toban Dyck March 6, 2023

There is a scene in the book The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary that is too graphic for me to write about openly. This work by Simon Winchester is one of my favourite reads and it galvanized in me a deeper appreciation for […] Read more

Jennifer Wright, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council. Photo: Gord Gilmour

General

The path to attracting workers

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, GFM Network News March 6, 2023

[UPDATED: Mar. 6, 2023] Farm labour was a hot topic at the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in Ottawa March 6 and 7. Jennifer Wright, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council, led a panel discussion that delved into the size and scope of the issue and some of the […] Read more

General, Reuters

Ontario police charge seven with trafficking, exploiting migrants

Workers provided for farms and other sites, police say

By GFM Network News March 3, 2023

Toronto | Reuters — Ontario’s York Regional Police have charged seven people with trafficking and exploiting 64 Mexican migrants, saying the accused were part of an international labour trafficking ring operating in the Toronto region. Police in Ontario said on Friday they had obtained information in November that migrant men and women were being exploited […] Read more

Having personal wealth spreads your wealth across the farm assets as well as on the personal side.

Farm Life

Froese: Build your personal wealth bubble

Smart investing can reduce your dependence on farm business assets

By Elaine Froese March 3, 2023

Why is it important to have personal investments? I found a good answer to this question online: “Investing is an effective way to put your money to work and potentially build wealth. Smart investing may allow your money to outpace inflation and increase in value. The greater growth potential of investing is primarily due to […] Read more

A view of the “Bridge of No Return” from the South Korean side of the DMZ between North and South Korea. (Bob Hilscher/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

North Korea’s Kim demands more farmland to boost food production

By GFM Network News March 2, 2023

Seoul | Reuters — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered improvements to infrastructure and expansion of farmland to ramp up food production, state media said on Thursday, amid warnings of an impending food crisis. Kim gave instructions to revamp irrigation systems, build modern farming machines and create more arable land as he wrapped up […] Read more

A baby fox hissing and acting big in the safety of a tree trunk while my two dogs barked at it.

Columns, Features

PHOTOS: Midsummer creatures on the farm

By Toban Dyck March 1, 2023

The growing season takes place and things happen along the way — moments, characters, oddities. Every year, our dogs play a leading role on the farm. They are excited to be among the busyness on the yard. They enjoy following the tractor when we’re close to home. And, in the middle of summer, when all […] Read more

It’s not just a matter of new resistant weeds turning up, weeds that already have resistance are also spreading out.

Columns, Crops, Editor's column

Editor’s Column: Outside-the-box weed control

By Mark Halsall March 1, 2023

It’s a frequent refrain on the Canadian Prairies — herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing problem that every farmer needs to take seriously. The alarm bells have been going off for some time, so most everyone in Canadian ag knows this by now. An example of that is a Canola Digest article from Jan. 6, 2023, on […] Read more

For farmers who may feel overwhelmed at tax time, the best thing they can do is to step back from the current moment and try to gain a big picture perspective of things.

News

Top tax tips and traps for 2022

Tax strategies, common pitfalls and how new legislation will affect your tax return

By Jim Timlick February 28, 2023

It’s mid-February and that means one thing for countless Canadians — tax time is right around the corner. That includes farmers on the Prairies who are busily gathering reams of information to prepare their 2022 tax returns. It’s something Matt Bolley is quite familiar with. Bolley is a business advisor and partner with MNP’s tax […] Read more

When you are planted in a remote rural area, or are far away from city friends, you must be very intentional about creating a new life that aligns with your values and goals.

Farm Life

Froese: Help for lonely hearts

For many young women, moving away to join farms far from home can be really difficult. Here are some tips that can help

By Elaine Froese February 27, 2023

I received a lengthy LinkedIn message from a woman concerned about her farming daughter who lives six hours south, far away from her former life in the city. It strikes a chord with me as I recall the teary eyes of young female agricultural leaders who express sadness at their lack of emotional support for […] Read more

Exterior views of (l-r) the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country, ZR2 and LT. (Media.chevrolet.com)

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

GM’s truck production cut signals a turn in U.S. auto sales

Company to idle Indiana plant for two weeks

By GFM Network News February 25, 2023

Detroit | Reuters — New vehicle sales in the United States are expected to increase in February, but the decision by General Motors to cut production of large pickup trucks at a U.S. plant points to new challenges for Detroit’s automakers. The major Detroit pickup truck brands are sitting on growing inventories of unsold vehicles, […] Read more

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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