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The feral boar issue is a tough problem for many parts of the Prairies, but it’s not unsolvable.

Only an optimist would take this on

Not everyone would have the nerve to start tackling our tough-to-solve wild boar problem

By Lisa Guenther February 12, 2016

I aspire to be a relentless optimist. I don’t mean that in a Pollyannaish sort of way. I like energetic optimists who get stuff done, such as Teddy Roosevelt and his national parks. I admire optimists with enough grit to figure out a way to climb over or under or around big obstacles. It’s very […] Read more

This nightime photo of a wild boar at large was captured by Michael Hicks’ game camera.

Features, Livestock

Saskatchewan’s elite hunting team

Meet the Saskatchewan hunters from Saskatchewan Crop Insurance's wild boar education plan

By Lisa Guenther February 12, 2016

It’s a crew that comes from all walks of life — farmers, government employees, and semi-retired men. They come from all over the province. And once they get the call, they have 24 to 48 hours to assemble. Then they attempt to eradicate very intelligent, potentially dangerous animals that are invading farmland. While it may […] Read more

Riparian habitat at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. (FWS.gov/refuge/Malheur)

Livestock, Reuters

Oregon refuge searched for evidence, explosives after occupiers leave

By GFM Network News February 12, 2016

Burns, Ore. | Reuters — Police and federal agents searched a U.S. wildlife refuge in Oregon for explosives and evidence on Friday, a day after the last holdouts in a protest over federal control of Western land surrendered to end a six-week armed standoff. Federal authorities said the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon […] Read more

Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

Canadian dollar likely to fall lower in value

'Ill-conceived' deficits don't help the economy in the long run

By Jerry Klassen February 9, 2016

I’ve received many inquiries from cattle producers regarding the outlook for the deteriorating Canadian dollar. Many cattle producers don’t watch daily market activity and recently, we’ve seen sharper changes from week to week as the Canadian recession deepens. A dovish monetary policy from the Bank of Canada along with left-leaning fiscal policy from the ruling […] Read more

Machinery

Fendt 500 Varios arrive in Canada

AGCO brings the compact-chassis 500 Vario Series tractors to North America

By Scott Garvey February 9, 2016

AGCO used this summer’s U.S. Farm Progress Show in Illinois as the venue to finally debut the 107- to 137-PTO horsepower Fendt 500 Vario Series tractors in North America. The models were first introduced in September of 2012 in Germany for the European market, but at that time brand executives explained it would take a […] Read more

You probably saw a copy of this Grainews marketing brochure in your mailbox.

Columns

You asked for it, you’ve got it

Reporter's Notebook: Lisa Guenther starts out the new year by giving Grainews readers what they want

By Lisa Guenther February 5, 2016

I’ve decided to start out the New Year by writing at least one Grainews column that is focused on what readers want, rather than whatever is rattling around inside my head. Based on subscriber feedback and our own marketing material, it seems our readers want advice on everything from dealing with gossip to making easy […] Read more

Features

Health care benefits for your farm

Farm Management: Health plans can protect your family and help you attract farm employees

By Dilia Narduzzi February 5, 2016

Most farmer operators assume that health care benefits are only for people with off-farm jobs. Farmers usually pay for their own massage therapy and trips for the dentist. Farm employees aren’t always offered the same benefits they could get from non-farm employers. But, there are health care plan options for farmers. Buying an extended health […] Read more

Columns

Editing transactions with AgExpert: Pt. 2

Even the best bookkeepers don't always get it right the first time. Here's how to fix it

By Kelly Airey February 5, 2016

Getting help with the AgExpert bookkeeping has never been easier. FCC Management Software has provided many new avenues to give you support you need. The AgExpert online community is a way for you to communicate with fellow AgExpert users in discussion boards, chat live with FCC support staff and look up answers to almost any question. […] Read more

Columns, Guarding Wealth

Higher interest, rising bond prices

U.S. interest rates are heading up, and bond prices are rising. Here's why security pays

By Andrew Allentuck February 5, 2016

The ominous Chinese greeting, “may you live in interesting times,” has arrived in Canada. We face declining energy prices that are dragging down the entire economy to nearly zero growth. Canadian stocks are accordingly dismal. Our partner to the south, the U.S., has a soaring currency that will inhibit its exports. As a result, the […] Read more

1. A pair of models added some bling to McCormick’s X8 display during Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany.

Machinery

New X8 tractors from McCormick

Italian manufacturer Argo adds larger tractors to its McCormick brand

By Scott Garvey February 4, 2016

Italian manufacturer Argo has been in the process of updating the models in its McCormick tractor brand for a few years now. Last year it brought the most recent addition to its line, the X7 Series, to North America, and executives promised there was more to come. At the Agritechnica machinery expo in Hanover Germany […] Read more

Daily Network News

War is increasing food prices, insecurity say IMF, World Bank and UN food agency

B.C. agrochemical startup gets $1.2M in federal funding

Prairie forecast: Another Alberta clipper?

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