
Author Archives

What can I say, but thank you
Reflections on 12 years as a columnist
What we thought would never happen has come to pass, now what?
Questions you should ask yourself in the new reality

What happened to those co-op grain elevator companies? Part 3
Grain co-op history and what marked the beginning of the end of those companies

How grain companies are changing the numbers: Part 2
Know grain handling and cleaning charges to negotiate better prices

New grain elevator builds over the past five years, why? Part I
Number crunches tell an interesting story of new facilities on the Prairies

Risk management in a chaotic world
How should you manage your price and production risk in a year when prices are unpredictable?

Seven strategies of successful farms
Focusing on costs, risks, and your farm’s budget and financial plan

Taking farm management to the next level – Pt. 2
Implementing your plan is where real change comes from

Taking farm management to the next level – Part 1
For better results: know your own decision-making style and risk tolerance level

Get the train wreck of harvest 2019 back on track
Brian Wittal offers advice on planning for the next season after a hard harvest
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.