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Reviewing the transport review

David Emerson't review of the transportation system isn't all great news for farmers

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I think it’s fair to say David Emerson’s transportation system review was a bit of a let-down for the grain sector. There were a few bright spots in the report. It suggests an infrastructure program to fund capital investments in short-line railways. Producer car shippers should have the same protection as other shippers, the report […] Read more
Lower prices can bring lower moods
Columns

Lower prices can bring lower moods

Farmers are resilient, but depression on the farm is no laughing matter

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Instead of blaming arthritis for your aching joints, you may want to point your finger at the economy, according to researchers. “Overall, our findings reveal that it physically hurts to be economically insecure,” Dr. Eileen Chou said in a press release. Chou, a University of Virginia professor, led a team looking at links between economic insecurity and physical pain. The research, […] Read more
Lisa Guenther
Columns

Four tips for talking to journalists

Here's what you need to know before talking to reporters about your farm situation

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As a reporter, a big part of my job is getting farmers to talk to me. In this column, I’m going to tell you why you might want to think twice about being interviewed. Or, if you decide to talk to a journalist, what you need to know. Before tapping out this column, I spoke […] Read more
Columns

Benefit from boards

Serving on a board can bring personal gains

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This spring marks the end of my term as president of the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation, and the end of my time on that board. The federation counts ag journalists and communications professionals among its ranks. The Federation offers several interesting professional development opportunities to members. It also has an annual awards program and financial […] Read more
researcher in wheat field
Columns, Crops

Respectable research reporting

It’s harder than you might expect to report accurately on the latest agronomy research

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I’m a fan of ag research. When I’m reporting on new ag research, I do my best to figure out how the study was set up and whether there are any major flaws. I try to communicate this to readers. I have one of Les Henry’s columns on farm research taped next to my computer, […] Read more
License to Farm is a full-length film produced by SaskCanola. The goal of the film is to inspire farmers to start talking to consumers.
Columns

Ag reporting gets more glamorous

Film premieres are not usually on the list of events that farm reporters are asked to cover

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Film premieres are rare events for farm journalists. I’ve been told by better-dressed people that farm journalists are not known for their fashion sense, so perhaps that’s the reason. So naturally I couldn’t pass up a chance to attend the License to Farm premiere at the Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon. If you haven’t seen the […] Read more
The feral boar issue is a tough problem for many parts of the Prairies, but it’s not unsolvable.
Columns

Only an optimist would take this on

Not everyone would have the nerve to start tackling our tough-to-solve wild boar problem

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I aspire to be a relentless optimist. I don’t mean that in a Pollyannaish sort of way. I like energetic optimists who get stuff done, such as Teddy Roosevelt and his national parks. I admire optimists with enough grit to figure out a way to climb over or under or around big obstacles. It’s very […] Read more
You probably saw a copy of this Grainews marketing brochure in your mailbox.
Columns

You asked for it, you’ve got it

Reporter's Notebook: Lisa Guenther starts out the new year by giving Grainews readers what they want

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I’ve decided to start out the New Year by writing at least one Grainews column that is focused on what readers want, rather than whatever is rattling around inside my head. Based on subscriber feedback and our own marketing material, it seems our readers want advice on everything from dealing with gossip to making easy […] Read more
Farmer walking toward combine.
Columns

Be safe about your safety liability

Reporter's Notebook: Discussions of Alberta’s Bill 6 have left Prairie farmers concerned about their liability

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As I write this, Bill 6 has passed its third reading in Alberta. That legislation will make workers’ compensation mandatory for paid farm employees, and subject Alberta farms to Occupational Health and Safety regulations. I hope a look at Manitoba’s situation will shed some light on the safety issues Albertans should start thinking about, and […] Read more
My aunt and uncle’s ranch south of Maple Creek, which was one of our stops on the tour.
Columns

Book tour road trip

Reporter's Notebook: Lisa Guenther has been promoting her book Friendly Fire with a Prairie road trip

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Some people in my family suffer from itchy feet. We tend to blame it on one ancestor, Everett Parsonage. In the 19th century, Everett settled near Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan, where he ranched with his wife, Bethea. He would set out to check cows, and then disappear for weeks. I often wonder what Bethea said to […] Read more

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