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Money is on sale

When have you ever seen interest rates so low? Variable rates are significantly lower than fixed terms, but at some point it seems logical to assume that rates are going to rise and then it will be good to have some loans locked up. Most analysts are saying that any...

How is your herbicide IQ?

The herbicide world is getting more complicated. There have been a few new chemistries in recent years, but most of the new names are coming from different mixes and brands. One of the new chemistries is sulfentrazone, which goes under the trade name Authority. At...

Good and bad in new crop contract prices

New crop contracts have become more readily available. Some seem attractive. Some not so much. A number of companies are offering new crop lentil contracts. There’s lots of interest in seeding red lentils and contracts are available at 25 to 26 cents a pound with an...

Money resumes for BMPs

Saskatchewan and the feds have finally signed the new Growing Forward bilateral agreements. This is for agriculture programming outside of the farm safety net programs. The new Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program will be popular and so will the support for...

Good deed by Monsanto

The big multi-nationals seldom receive much praise. They’re viewed as heartless and profit-driven. The scholarships and sponsorships they provide are often overlooked or discounted. For that reason, the recent $10 million commitment by Monsanto didn’t receive a lot of...