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Labour shortages are especially problematic for potato growers, and many other Prairie farmers are also feeling the squeeze
This year, many prairie potato growers will face labour shortages during the busy harvest season. The reasons are complex, but the result will be the same: greater stress for human resources managers on commercial potato farms and longer hours for all hands on the fields. The situation “If I got three skilled applicants today I’d […] Read moreThe problems faced by Australian farmers are a lot like the ones we have here. But they’re worried about heat, not frost
Canadian farmers face a short growing season, and are challenged to complete harvest before the arrival of winter. Farmers in Australia deal with climatic challenges as well, but in Australia the biggest challenge is the summer heat. It’s a race to get the grain in the bin before the scorching summer temperatures impact plant growth. […] Read moreJust getting started and almost done, and a range in between — that’s how farmers described their seeding status in mid-May
Pretty well everyone was on their cell phones in the tractor cab when the evening call came in from Grainews asking about plans for the 2013 season. Some farmers said the season was late by a week or two, others said it just a bit later than last year and last year was a bit […] Read moreMany empty bins were destroyed by plough winds last summer. Not all damage is preventable, but there are steps you can take
Farmers are purchasing more and more on-farm storage these days. With more bins on farms, there are also more reports of bin damage due, particularly due to catastrophic winds. While some acts of God cannot be guarded against, farmers can take precautions. Meridian Manufacturing Inc. is the largest bin manufacturer in North America. Its head […] Read moreFor farmers short on storage, tarps or grain bags can be a low short-term solution. It’s not risk free, but these five tips can improve your odds
Farmers short on storage this year might consider tarping grain or using grain bags. But neither is good for long-term storage or high-moisture grain. Farmers short on storage this year might consider tarping grain or using grain bags. But neither is good for long-term storage or high-moisture grain. Tarping dry grain on the ground is […] Read moreKnowing the ins and out of these four types of grain contracts could help you choose the best deal for your business
Let’s review types of pricing contracts offered by grain companies. Most grain companies have come up with a number of variations of price averaging contracts, minimum price/options contracts, premium plus and target price contracts. These innovations in contracting provide you with many different choices, but along with these choices comes more confusion. Choice is always […] Read moreSaskatchewan soybean growers probably shouldn’t expect sky-high yields, but insurance coverage has been expanded
Saskatchewan farmers growing soybeans this year probably shouldn’t bank on yields higher than 25 bushels per acre, says an agronomist. “Drought and cooler temperatures can push that lower, whereas moisture and heat can push that higher. There are many agronomics practices we need to put into place before we have Saskatchewan growers consistently over that […] Read more
