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Ruts Cut Yield By 17 Per Cent

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Three of the past five falls have been wet enough to cause field equipment to create significant ruts across the fields in Minnesota. Growers are asking “What is the carry-over effect of ruts on crop growth and yield?” To find the answer, I performed GPS analysis on seven pairs of ruts and neighbouring non-rutted area […] Read more
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Take A First-Aid Course And Stock Your Kits

What happened the last time you snagged yourself on that nail you meant to hammer in a bit, the one that’s right next to the light switch to the shed? Could you find your first aid kit quickly? Did it contain the right stuff — antiseptic spray, bandages? Was your tetanus shot up to date? […] Read more
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Trade Talks Benefit Wheat, Pulses

The Government of Canada recently announced the start of free-trade negotiations with Morocco, a crucial market for exports of high-quality durum wheat and green lentils. Western Canadian farmers now supply 80 per cent of the durum imported by Morocco, according to Ian White, CEO of the CWB. He says a free-trade agreement with Morocco will […] Read more
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Young Farmers Get Funding Boost

Young Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers stand to benefit from a recent federal and provincial announcement that includes increased funding for farm-related consulting services and training, as well as $50,000 in new funding for the Saskatchewan Young Ag-Entrepreneurs (SYA). Farmers and ranchers under the age of 40 will now be eligible to receive up to 90 […] Read more
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CWB’s Price Pace Calculator

The Canadian Wheat Board has rolled out a price-pace calculator to help determine your level of pricing risk for wheat. The online calculator is used in conjunction with the CWB’s price pace, which is released in each Pool Return Outlook. You can use this information to help decide whether your price pace is right for […] Read more
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Older Tractor Provides Economical Horsepower

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For many farmers, keeping at least some older equipment in the farm fleet isn’t just an option, it’s necessity. But few are using a classic machine so sought after it can literally stop traffic when doing fieldwork. Monty Niebergall of Neudorf, Sask., has an ultra-rare John Deere WA-14 tractor that does exactly that. “Some guys […] Read more
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Permanent Electric Fencing Tips

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Growing up, we were the very first people I knew whom electric-fenced. I distinctly remember as a kid our farm being considered “the odd guys” with our electric fence and I also distinctly remember the results. They were phenomenal. Since then fencing technology has come a long way, but the rewards are still just as […] Read more
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Don’t Be Farming Yourself To Death

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How many of you know at least one story of a farm tragedy? A horrible accident that injuries or claims a life? My husband’s Baba watched her father die in a thrashing machine when she was a child. I recall at least three family friends or neighbours who were killed doing what they love — […] Read more
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BIXS Is Coming Soon. No, Really It Is

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It is one of those good stews that has been on the development burner for a couple years, but the Canadian Cattleman’s Association Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) should be served up to Canadian beef producers before the snow melts. BIXS is a voluntary, free system that will allow beef producers, and others in the whole […] Read more
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Need To Promote Grazing Record

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Recently I had the opportunity to visit an elementary school in Medicine Hat to give the school a donation for one of their projects. During our conversation I asked the principal about the school’s science and math programs. As we talked about these programs he explained how the school was taking a different approach to […] Read more

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