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CBOT July 2021 corn (candlesticks) with MGEX July 2021 spring wheat (orange open/high/low/close). (Barchart)
Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Hot, dry weather view sparks rallies

Corn, soybeans, wheats up

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Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures rallied on Tuesday, supported by concerns that crops will face stress from adverse weather during the next few weeks. “The grains exploded out of the gates last night and remain double-digits higher… as forecasts turn hot and dry through mid-month,” Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist […] Read more
Why does stress affect health?
Farm Life, FarmLife

Why does stress affect health?

Fit to Farm: To know that, we have to understand what it does to how we function

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In my clinic, stress is one of many reasons clients complain of ongoing pain, tension and physical issues. I often get asked: “Can stress actually cause this much disease?” To answer that, we first have to understand stress and its effect on human function. Stress can be anything from exercise, change in routine, illness, caretaking, […] Read more
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General, Markets

Report links business management, mental health of farmers

Farm women, young farmers report higher levels of stress, difficulties coping

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Ottawa — A new report from Farm Management Canada (FMC) calls for action after determining 75 per cent of Canadian farmers reported being moderately to highly stressed about unpredictable interference, workload pressure and financial pressures. But how a farmer plans his or her business — and associated risks — can help lower that statistic. The […] Read more
If you are in pain and negatively stressed, you’re more likely to experience burnout, injuries, illnesses.
Farm Life

Don’t just push through pain

Fit to Farm: Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is not right

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Farmers have a culture of pushing through pain. What many fail to realize is that pain is generally not a beneficial thing to push through in terms of longevity in our health and performance. If we are in pain and negatively stressed, we’re more likely to experience burnout, injuries, illnesses, and lower adherence to exercise […] Read more
These are stressful times
Farm Life, FarmLife

These are stressful times

Fit to Farm: Dealing with stress can cause many people to regularly experience anxiety and pain

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We live in a stressful world. It’s no surprise that many of us are dealing with high levels of anxiety, stress and pain on a regular basis. Often we are unaware of how much just our “normal” days affect our primal nervous systems — to the point where we consider the side-effects of our lifestyles […] Read more
Wondering if your pain could be related to stress? Try the steps below for seven days.
Farm Life, FarmLife

Can stress cause pain?

Fit to Farm: Whether it’s the stress of everyday living or an unexpected stressor there is usually an effect

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I cannot count how many times a client has walked in my door telling me that they have aches and pains, and they’re SURE that it’s related to stress elsewhere in their lives. Often they say this in somewhat of a dismissive tone, acknowledging that stress is (sometimes) an unavoidable factor in life and that […] Read more
Pushing cattle at processing can be stressful on them and hard on facilities.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

How to reduce stress when processing cattle

Human behaviour has a big impact on livestock behaviour

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Reducing stress can help improve health, animal welfare and production of our cattle. They do better when their heart rates, respiratory rates and cortisol levels are lower. Stress during processing, transporting, loading, unloading and any other interaction can all be reduced. A lot has been written and described on stress-free cattle handling. I would encourage producers to check out videos on the Merck […] Read more
While many would expect that a certain level of fatigue and tension would accompany the busy seasons, there’s more to it than that.
Farm Life, FarmLife

Here’s some tips to help prevent muscle tension

Fit to Farm: Farming includes long hours spent on equipment but pain and discomfort shouldn’t be a normal side-effect

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Farming is an industry where scheduling is ruled by the seeds we sow, the animals we raise, and the people we feed. While many would expect that a certain level of fatigue and tension would accompany the busy seasons, there’s more to it than that. Tension that causes discomfort or pain and fatigue are signs […] Read more
Adult farmer feeding dairy cows.
News, Wheat & Chaff

Taking care of your health through the ages

Simple lifestyle changes can help ensure you age well, and safely

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It is no secret that Canadian farmers are getting older. The 2016 Census shows the average age of farmers in Canada is 55, up from 52 in just 10 years. It is also no secret that as people age, we experience changes that can reduce our physical and mental capabilities. Signs of aging include: 1. […] Read more
Technology has greatly improved efficiency, but it can put more demands on producers as well.
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Make the smart health choice

Approach your health plan as seriously as you approached your spring cropping plan

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Many producers I talked to before spring seeding said they were going to run hard and put in long hours to make up for the late start. From a risk management perspective, the No. 1 priority every spring should be your health and safety. Over the past 10 years, advancements in equipment and technology have […] Read more

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