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Fun and economical gift ideas

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Many family budgets become strained during the holidays. With a long list of family and friends, finding enough money to go around may be challenging. To help reduce the stress of the holiday season, consider these fun and economical homemade gift ideas:  Create gift baskets. For the family member who loves movies, make a “night-in” […] Read more
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New corn varieties for 2013

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The 22 new corn varieties on the market for 2013 offer improved vigor, 
higher yield, more insect control options, and more

Canadian seed companies are packing many more good features inside bags of seed corn these days. That includes varieties that do well under lower heat unit growing conditions, have improved vigour and higher yield. But there is more. Growers are also starting to see more varieties with dual herbicide resistance — for example varieties that […] Read more
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WSGA calling for XL inquiry

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I believe all is getting better in the beef world, but may not be perfect yet. I understand the XL Beef plant at Brooks, Alta is nearly firing on all cylinders, although Jerry Klassen in his marketing column on page 40 says as of late November, the slaughter pace was still a bit behind the […] Read more
Farm Life, News

Last column of 2012

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Wondering what to get a good friend or special relative for Christmas? A subscription to Grainews comes to mind immediately. It’s an excellent way to say hello and remember someone with a thoughtful gift during the holiday season. He or she will truly appreciate your kindness and who knows? I, Ted, might also gain a […] Read more
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SUCCESS MAY DEPEND ON KNOWING FIELD HISTORY

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oe owns a 2,000-acre farm near Morinville, Alta., where he grows canola and wheat. In May 2012, Joe called me with concerns about the level of scentless chamomile growing in his canola field. I suggested he spray an herbicide containing clopyralid and glyphosate; however, 12 days later when we scouted for chemical efficacy we found […] Read more
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DURUM DRY UP

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It was in early July that I got a call from Bob, who farms 7,000 acres of canola, durum wheat and peas near Lampman, Sask. “My durum wheat heads are drying up and not filling properly,” Bob said, sounding concerned. “Honestly, I have no idea what could be causing these symptoms.” He explained that the […] Read more
Farm Life, News

Life’s secrets, according to you… Part 3

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Our children are growing up in a world that has stripped away the need for any imagination. It’s all laid out for them. Every conceivable story from vampires to wizards to werewolves and back. Throw in technology and social networking, and everything is just one click away. We had “The Littlest Hobo,” “The Beachcombers” and […] Read more
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First-season honey harvest

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A colony of bees can be perfectly reasonable all summer, but with fall comes a decrease in temperature and an increase in bee hostility. My husband Ron and I experienced a little display of this (and reasonably so) when we went to dismantle their home and steal some of the food that they had worked […] Read more
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Well howdy folks, howdy

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Once again, it’s Singing Gardener time. So pour yourself a cup of regular or green tea with Grainews in hand and imagine that I’m sitting across the table from you. WELL HOWDY FOLKS, HOWDY Those were opening words I often used while travelling with a country music band during live stage performances as its MC. From a […] Read more
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Get tough with houseplants

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Do you have a stubborn houseplant that won’t do what’s expected of it? A verbal scolding and some homemade plant food might help. Remember… you’re in charge of the plant. It’s not in charge of you! Lots more on this Grainews page including some feedback about portulaca, but don’t expect a picture. Everyone knows what […] Read more

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