It might be fair to say that southern Alberta farmer Bob Taylor never met a tractor he didn’t like. You don’t have to spend much time touring around the farm homestead about an hour south of Calgary to figure that out. Taylor still owns a large collection of farm tractors he’s met over the years. […] Read more
Alberta farmer is a collector of tractors and preserver of history
Bob Taylor’s Tractor Haven is where old tractors and all kinds of other collectibles go to be remembered — and every piece has a story to tell
This pandemic ain’t over yet
Aside from human health issues, other ramifications are just emerging
Global pandemic or not, I just hope the shelves at either of the Canadian Tire stores within 10 minutes of my house do not go bare over the coming weeks. There are just a lot of things, like perhaps a 250-piece wrench set that complements the 125-piece screwdriver set I bought last year that I […] Read more
Nominees lined up for national Outstanding Young Farmer awards
Plans and dreams of dairy, beef, poultry and vegetable producers featured in December program
For the second year in a row, Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) national awards program planned for early December 2021, for the most part, will be a virtual event again, although the actual awards presentations will be live. While the information workshops and social networking during the awards program, being held Dec. 1-3, will be […] Read more
A dry year is a good time to talk drainage
Tile drainage systems need to be properly planned, but farmers say they are well worth the effort
Western Canadian farmers like their tile drainage projects. They are not particularly cheap improvements. Costs vary widely depending on size and complexity of the project but, on average, figure on about $1,000 per acre to get pipe in the ground. But the benefits, according to this October’s farmer panel members, are many: A tile drainage […] Read more
Six Nuffield scholars announced
The Nuffield agricultural scholarship program, which over the past 35 years has helped further the education of dozens of Canadian farmers, and agribusiness professionals by learning about the agriculture industry in all parts of the world, has just announced the six newest recipients of scholarship funds. With the assistance of $15,000 each in scholarship money […] Read more
Commodity prices — if it ain’t one thing it is another
I have been a fairly casual commodity market observer for many years, but the weather-related boom and bust nature of crop and livestock production still has me shaking my head some days. There is just so much variability around the world all due to whatever weather package Mother Nature delivers during the growing season. In […] Read more
Perhaps it’s time to give VRT a second look
Soil tests provide valuable information, variable-rate technology (VRT) can help you manage that
Investing in detailed soil test analysis this fall will help Prairie farmers know the level of nutrients available as they plan the 2022 cropping season, says a Saskatchewan-based agronomist. A soil analysis is valuable in any year, but particularly after drought conditions, says Cory Willness with CropPro Consulting headquartered at Naicam, Sask. He says having […] Read more
Canola traits increase harvest options
Pod shatter resistance can help producers get more crop in the bin
While changing the weather is beyond anyone’s control, farmers can make the most of the canola that does grow by selecting varieties that increase harvest management options, says a researcher with Corteva Agriscience. Making the decision on whether to swath or straight cut the crop often depends on how the crop looks heading into late […] Read more
Taking a look at canola harvest options
In considering harvest options, Corteva Agriscience reminds producers of some of the key points to consider when deciding whether to swath, delay swathing or straight cut. Swathing may be an option if the following occurs: Crop canopy is upright and not well knit together Uneven crop staging from uneven crop emergence, disease, weedy patches or […] Read more
Albertans honoured with Order of Excellence
Three Albertans who have made a significant contribution to the agriculture industry have been honoured by being named recipients of the province’s highest award — The Alberta Order of Excellence. The husband and wife team of Merle and Barbara Olson of Calgary, veterinarians and researchers and principals of the Solvet company, along with the late […] Read more
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