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In June, Grainews Soils and Crops columnist, Les Henry, was awarded the honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan in appreciation of his lifetime achievements. From left to right: U of S president Peter Stoicheff, Les Henry and U of S chancellor Grit McCreath.

Editor’s Column: Les Henry has a message

By Kari Belanger September 12, 2022

I think we are very fortunate to have the columnists we do at Grainews. Each has a unique perspective and voice in the industry, is an expert in their field and provides information that directly or indirectly affects the profitability of your farms in an engaging and accessible way. If you’re not familiar with the […] Read more

This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available across Canada free of charge while supplies last.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

By Kari Belanger June 24, 2022

Last month, I was happy to see BASF’s announcement of the second year of its Safety Scouts program. The purpose of the program is to support farm safety for children and their families by inviting kids to act as safety ambassadors on their family farms. This year, 2,000 Safety Scouts Kits will be available for […] Read more

To ensure healthy growth of your farm operation, try not to always do it on your own.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Plant your seeds for growth

By Kari Belanger May 11, 2022

You, as Canadian farmers, have had a lot thrown at you over the past two-and-a-bit years. In fact, if I was to create a work of fiction set in rural Western Canada, with large, even far-fetched, hardships for my farm families to overcome, I could not have conjured up more outlandish obstacles than you have […] Read more

Major exporter wheat production in 2022 is expected to increase by only two million tonnes.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: War, weather and wheat markets, Part 2

By Kari Belanger April 25, 2022

In my last column, I wrote about how world wheat markets are being affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Prairie weather outlook and planting conditions. In this column, written on April 6, I’d like to look at the overall wheat outlook. As I mentioned in my last column, generally, wheat prices have strengthened […] Read more

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Lean into strategic planning skills for 2022

By Kari Belanger March 24, 2022

In February, Farm Credit Canada released recommendations for farmers to navigate the challenges 2022 might present. According to FCC, this year is going to be a balancing act between growth, innovation and risk management, in which strategic planning will play a large role. “Canadian producers are encouraged to lean into their strategic planning skills this […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Before you head out on your ATV this spring, read this

By Kari Belanger March 14, 2022

Beginning March 13-19, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association kicks off Ag Safety Week. It’s a great time to review with your family your farm’s safety plans and farm safety in general. One document related to safety that came across my desk recently was statistics on ATV-related deaths in Canada — and the numbers are staggering. […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Six steps to build your farm’s brand

By Kari Belanger February 24, 2022

In my last column, I looked at the pros and cons of building a brand for your farm operation offered by Ben Graham, who is the president of AdFarm and whose family has been farming the same land near Vulcan, Alta., for 117 years. Graham makes a strong case for creating a brand for your […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Does your farm need a brand?

By Kari Belanger February 14, 2022

According to Ben Graham, the answer is a hard “Yes.” Graham has a passion for farming. His family has been working the same land near Vulcan, Alta., for 117 years. He’s also the president of AdFarm, the largest agricultural- or rural-focused marketing and communications agency in Canada. Graham understands farming and brands. We all know […] Read more

Kevin Hursh offers some ideas on how to get more enjoyment and more profit out of your farm lifestyle.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Kevin Hursh asks, ‘Are we having fun yet?’

By Kari Belanger January 31, 2022

It’s hopping at Grainews right now. In January and February, we send six issues of the magazine to print, which is almost a weekly publication schedule. I get a taste of the pace fellow GFM editor Gord Gilmour (Manitoba Co-operator) moves at — it’s a good clip. There are stories to assign, pages to edit, […] Read more

A canola crop in an early pod stage in 2020. The demand for canola is in the industry's favour, says the president of the Canola Council of Canada.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great opportunity

By Kari Belanger January 18, 2022

It was a difficult year for many canola producers across the Prairies in 2021 due to the historic drought, which lowered yields and, in the worst cases, wiped out crops completely. Supply chain challenges compounded the difficulties farmers faced created by the global pandemic. Jim Everson, Canola Council of Canada president, acknowledged these adversities in […] Read more

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Editor’s Column: Les Henry has a message

Editor’s Column: We aren’t doing enough to stop child fatalities on the farm

Editor’s Column: Plant your seeds for growth

Editor’s Column: War, weather and wheat markets, Part 2

Lean into strategic planning skills for 2022

Editor’s Column: Before you head out on your ATV this spring, read this

Editor’s Column: Six steps to build your farm’s brand

Editor’s Column: Does your farm need a brand?

Editor’s Column: Kevin Hursh asks, ‘Are we having fun yet?’

Canola outlook: farmers face disruption, uncertainty and great opportunity

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