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Interesting times ahead for farmers

Farmers are on the environmental front line. If they can keep the public onside, they could turn a curse into an opportunity

By Lisa Guenther December 2, 2014

The proverb “may you live in interesting times” is often attributed to a Chinese philosopher. The phrase is supposed to imply that it’s better to live a boring, tranquil life, than an interesting, but perhaps stressful, one. But sleuth around a little on the Internet and you’ll find the so-called Chinese curse isn’t Chinese at […] Read more

Crops, Potatoes

Potato partnership brings prosperity

Atlantic Region: Outstanding young farmers work in  partnership to grow potatoes on Prince Edward Island

By Shirley Byers November 25, 2014

Andrew and Heidi Law-less, the 2014 Outstanding Young Farmer nominees representing the Atlantic Canada region, are both from a P.E.I. farming background. Heidi grew up on a mixed farm (purebred Angus cattle, potatoes and grain). Andrew is the third generation on the Lawless potato farm a stone’s throw from the little town of Kinkora where […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Store ag chemicals safely

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association July 24, 2014

Pesticides are often a necessary part of farm production. Agricultural chemicals present risks to farmers, agricultural workers, children, livestock and the environment if not used and stored properly. Farmers generally only purchase enough agricultural chemicals for one growing season, reducing the need for long-term storage. However, it is sometimes necessary to store agricultural chemicals. The first step for […] Read more

Crops, Features

Three tips for a successful post-harvest burndown

There’s only a small window to get your  weeds under control after harvest and  ahead of the frost. Make the most of it

By Michael Flood July 22, 2014

At the end of a long growing season with the harvest in and the fields clear it’s tempting to let your guard down against weeds. You may see a few spots of Canadian thistle and dandelion and feel that with frost coming on soon you can wait until spring to deal with them. Before you […] Read more

Crops, Features

Integrated pest management

Integrated techniques offer farmers a bigger toolbox for pest control

By Julienne Isaacs June 23, 2014

Integrated pest management (IPM) involves a range of pest control methods. According to Pierre Petelle, vice-president of chemistry for CropLife Canada, IPM is “a process that uses all necessary techniques to suppress pests in an effective, economical and environmentally friendly manner.” In IPM, “pests” are broadly defined as weeds, insects and diseases. IPM techniques can […] Read more

Crops, Features

Getting those grasshoppers

Most areas won’t have grasshopper problems in 2014. But there are  some places where farmers should hone their identification skills

By Lisa Guenther June 13, 2014

For the most part, Saskatchewan farmers are unlikely to be fighting waves of grasshoppers this year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s 2014 hopper forecast. But Saskatchewan’s 2014 forecast does show one bull’s eye of severe risk. “And in the middle of that bull’s eye is Meadow Lake,” Peter Walsh told farmers at Cavalier Agrow’s farm forum […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Dress for success to apply pesticides

Farm safety

By Grainews Staff June 9, 2014

With the planting season upon us, pesticides will be part of the arsenal of tools used to prepare for and maintain the impressive patchwork of golden wheat, creamy oats, mustard canola and azure flax across the Prairies. Keeping pests at bay often requires handling chemicals, so the right mix of safe handling practices and personal […] Read more

Crops, Features

Is that pesticide still good?

February 14, 2011

Farmers often pre-buy pesticides and bulk buying is on the rise. The reasons for doing so makes sense — some want put-off taxes by purchasing before their year-end; others purchase early to take advantage of sales and promotions from chem companies. There can also be money saved by buying pallets, large totes or even bulk […] Read more

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Interesting times ahead for farmers

Potato partnership brings prosperity

Store ag chemicals safely

Three tips for a successful post-harvest burndown

Integrated pest management

Getting those grasshoppers

Dress for success to apply pesticides

Is that pesticide still good?

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