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Why Chisler Pays More Interest

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Most institutions now use financial models to quantify risk, which in turn determines the premium or discount to the interest rate. Charlie Chisler and his sister in law Terry Tightwad found themselves arguing over interest rates last week and who had gotten the better deal. Charlie operates a 3,500-acre grain farm and Terry operates a […] Read more
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Antifreeze: The Sweet, Toxic Killer

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The sooner the antifreeze poisoning is detected the greater the chance of survival and recovery. Antifreeze has a sweet taste that animals love, but it is highly toxic. Just one tablespoon is enough to kill a cat or small dog. By taking simple preventive measures you can keep animals including pets, farm animals and wildlife […] Read more
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6 Ways To Higher Farm Profits

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Economy of scale is one of the key competitive advantages for Australian — and Western Canadian — grain farms, and land expansion has been an important driver of productivity gains. But over the past decade, land prices have grown at a much faster rate than operating profits. This has made additional purchases of farmland less […] Read more
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Passing On A Hog Operation

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In southern Manitoba, a couple we’ll call Hank and Susie, both in their mid-50s, farm 1,200 acres of grain and run a hog finishing operation that feeds 1,200 pigs to market weight about two and a third times per year for a total production of 2,800 per year. They grow most of their own feed. […] Read more
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Ready To Be “The Boss?”

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Deciding if you can afford to hire an employee is the easy part. Deciding if you are ready to become another person’s manager is harder. This is one of those important decisions you have to make before really knowing what you are getting yourself into. I wish I could give you a formula that translates […] Read more
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Art Raising Funds For Foundation

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McKay’s paintings often depict Prairie landscapes, the simple beauty of nature and scenes from her childhood on the farm. Art has always been a part of 88-year-old Frances McKay’s life. Her daughter Connie Haywood recalls her first memory of Frances in 1949, painting a picture of a collie dog barking over a lamb lying in […] Read more
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Homemade Snack Crackers — A Healthy Choice

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One of the popular snacks in our house is homemade cheese and crackers. Since I already make cheese out of our own milk, I had been researching some cracker recipes to go with it. Now that I have found a Manitoba source of certified organic flour my daughter and I got to work. We are […] Read more
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Venison In The Freezer?

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If you still have venison left from hunting season, here’s some recipes you might like to try. VEGGIE VENISON STEAKS Marinade: 1/4 c. dry red wine 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 garlic clove, chopped 6 […] Read more
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Do Away With Mildew

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Put newspaper under car mats in snowy weather to absorb moisture. Remove mildew on wood patio furniture by combining 1 c. ammonia, 1/2 c. vinegar, 1/4 c. baking soda and 1 gallon water. Wipe onto furniture and rinse. Clean mildew around the tub area by placing cotton balls soaked with bleach in each corner. Clean […] Read more
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Take This Cabbage For A Walk

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I have seen some fancy and sturdy handcrafted diamond willow canes and walking sticks. Perhaps you have one or even make them yourself. Today, I shall tell about a different kind of walking stick that you can grow in your garden. Jersey cabbage is the common name for a famous heirloom Channel Islands kale (Brassica […] Read more

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