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Recessions usually don’t occur until a few years after the interest rate tightening cycle begins.
Columns

Stock market and economic outlook

Why aren’t we listening to Warren Buffett?

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Warren Buffett is one of the best investors the world has ever seen. One of his most famous quotes is, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful,” which aligns with the direction of my thoughts for the coming year. By the time you read this, some of the predictions may […] Read more
Tune in to your mental health
Features

Tune in to your mental health

Wellness expert says now is the time to take a hard look at the state of your mental health

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The awareness of stress and the importance of dealing with it effectively has never been higher in Canadian agriculture, with lots of dedicated resources now available to farmers. Many ag conferences are also now addressing the important issue of how to foster mental health among Canada’s farmers. An example of that is the “Optimizing Wellness […] Read more
Regulate your nervous system
Farm Life

Regulate your nervous system

Fit to Farm: Turns out “shaking it off” can really help if you’re feeling stressed out

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Nervous system regulation is becoming a common term nowadays when discussing emotional and physical well-being. To best understand what nervous system regulation means, we first need a basic understanding of how our nervous system works. The nervous system as a whole is essentially our biological operating system. It controls our biological functions, movements, sensations and […] Read more
It can be an interesting journey to graciously let go of control and mentor the next manager of your farm business.
Columns, Farm Life

Froese: Reduce friction on the farm

Seeds of Encouragement: Transitioning to the next generation may be difficult at times. Here are some tips to help farm founders and their successors with the process

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Recently, I participated in an AgvisorPro webinar looking at the risk factors in farm transition. Dean Klippenstine, a partner and agriculture business advisor with the accounting firm MNP in Regina, Sask., was another one of the speakers, and something he said really hit me: “I’d rather have really good management than lots of old money […] Read more
Dr. Digvir Jayas. (University of Manitoba photo)
Crops

Acclaimed Manitoba stored grain researcher now Alberta bound

Digvir Jayas named president at University of Lethbridge

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A leading Canadian researcher and expert in safe storage of grain is headed westbound and up to the head office at another Prairie university. Dr. Digvir Jayas, currently on sabbatical as professor and vice-president (research and international) at the University of Manitoba, will become president and vice-chancellor at the University of Lethbridge effective July 1 […] Read more
On a dollar basis, this plan is clearly unfair, for the non-farming son would appear to be shortchanged.
Columns

Plan a fair and tax-efficient exit strategy for all

How to pass on the operation to farming children while keeping share division fair for non-farmers

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A couple we’ll call Bob and Linda, both in their early 60s, have run a successful farming operation in south-central Manitoba. They have 1,280 acres of which two quarters are pasture for 100 head of beef cows and the balance in wheat and barley. After 40 years of farming, they want to plan an exit […] Read more
Strong families celebrate. Think about how great you are going to feel when you embrace the power of target dates and timelines.
Columns, Farm Life

Froese: The power of target dates

Seeds of Encouragement: Setting timelines for action can be key in planning your farm’s future

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There’s nothing scarier for farm families who are trying to gain control over their lives than to have no clue about what the future holds. As a coach I call this “the pain of not knowing.” Time has a way of slipping quickly by, something like the toilet paper roll that spins faster as it […] Read more
Time and needs require a flexible estate plan
Columns

Time and needs require a flexible estate plan

Two brothers must anticipate challenges when they equally inherit the farm

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In central Manitoba, two brothers we’ll call Sam and Fred, each in his 30s, inherited a successful third-generation farm split fifty-fifty. Their parents took a $10-million slice of farm capital in preferred shares. All growth of farm value subsequent to the estate freeze goes to the brothers in equal amounts to their common shares. Nathan […] Read more
The 4R message is clearly resonating with western Canadian producers. But what’s unclear is exactly how many growers have really taken 4R nutrient management to heart with their farming practices.
Columns, Wheat & Chaff

New incentives for farmers to practice 4R

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Most everybody knows how important 4R nutrient management is. Applying nitrogen and other nutrients from the right source and at the right rate, time and place ensures crops get all of the nutrients they need while also minimizing losses through nitrous oxide emissions.  Many believe 4R nutrient stewardship could also be key to reaching the […] Read more

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