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Integration Key To Family Farm’s Success

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When BSE hit the cattle industry in 2003, it left many people wondering what to do with their cattle, especially those animals that were ready for a market that no longer existed. For the Spenst family farm south of Winkler, Man., it forced them to look for non-traditional markets. In 2005, they opened Spenst Brothers […] Read more
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Calculating Your Farm’s Rate Of Return

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A year ago, for this same Farm Finance issue of Grainews,I wrote an article encouraging grain farmers to update their net worth statement as soon as possible after harvest with current grain inventory, payables, receivables and so on. The idea is to get a clear snapshot of your financial position early and do a few […] Read more
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Cattle Prices Remain Vulnerable

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Canadian cattle prices held value throughout September but the market feels vulnerable moving forward given the weak economic environment. Alberta packers bought fed cattle in the range of $100-104/cwt in the early fall period. At the same time, prices in the U.S. Southern Plains were hovering between $116-$118/cwt. U.S. cattle on feed numbers continue to […] Read more
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Trich Outbreak Concerns Ranchers

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AUGUST 23 Last week Andrea and I rode to the 320 pasture and fixed several holes in the fence where wildlife had broken or stretched wires. We don t want range cattle getting in; we re saving that grass for Michael and Carolyn s yearlings. They recently got back from their trip to Iowa to […] Read more
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More Than 15,000 Producers Connect With VBP

Canada s beef producers continue to show their commitment to on-farm food safety. Recent participation figures for Verified Beef Production (VBP), the national beef on-farm food safety program, shows an increasing percentage of the national herd participating in the program. That s an important message for Canada s domestic and export customers, says Terry Grajczyk, […] Read more
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Brandon To Host 2011 OYF

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As many as 150 Outstanding Young Farmers alumni and guests from across Canada are expected in Brandon, Man., in mid- November for the national competition that will select two finalists from a field of seven regional nominees, to be named Canada s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2011. This is the 31st year for the national […] Read more
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Organic Growers Focus On Planning

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When Annemarie Klippenstein left the family farm after high school, she first sought a career about as far away from dirt as she could. She left the Fraser Valley countryside for the flash and flare of fashion modeling in Vancouver. Kevin Klippenstein was practically raised inside a spreadsheet. At 15 he was already pursuing small […] Read more
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Four Tips For Choosing Canola Varieties

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Harvest is the best time of year to decide which canola variety to plant next year. Field evaluation and variety differences are still fresh in your mind right after harvest. Now s the time to review in-season notes regarding emergence, vigour, flowering, growth characteristics, swathing timing and yield information. This information helps you start making […] Read more
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Expert Advice Contributes To Successful Farm Business

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Matt and Tara Sawyer have been introducing environmentally-sound production practices and drawing more on outside expertise on specific management issues for their south-central Alberta farm, as they build a well-run, profitable family farm. The Sawyers, along with their three children, and Matt s parents Glenn and Joy Sawyer run a 4,500 acre mixed farming operation […] Read more
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Wheat &Chaff – for Oct. 17, 2011

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NEW CANOLA VARIETIES This second October issue of Grainewsis dubbed the new canola varieties issue. Starting on page eight, you ll find 20 new varieties to wade through as you begin crop planning for next year. It always amazes me, but yes, farmers are already buying canola seed for next year. It seems a bit […] Read more

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