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Taking inventory – new digital tool helps monitor what’s in your bins
It’s been a tough growing season and growers have been working hard for every bushel this year. It’s important to not let those efforts go to waste, part of that means getting the most out of their operation..

Alberta soil moisture
From Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development As of May 1, 2011, soil moisture reserves were generally at least near normal or better across much...
Mosaic’s approved plan for more independence from Cargill in secondary phase
Shareholders voted in favour of Mosaic Co.'s split from Cargill with intentions to distribute Cargill's 64 percent interest in the company between...
Norsask Farm Equipment wins BBEX Business of the Year!
The 18th annual Battleford Business Excellence Awards saw Norsask Farm Equipment named Business of the Year! With a history of serving the...
Crop and weather update
From Canola Council of Canada Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Some growers have started seeding, and most growers will start before the end of the week....
Looks like Cargill approved to buy AWB from Agrium
There has been a number of large agricultural acquisitions by North American companies in Australia over the past year. Most recently, Agrium has...
CWB single desk is toast
The Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk function has had more lives than a cat, but its days are now numbered. All the signals coming from the new...
Conservative Majority, what does it mean for the CWB?
There are lots of thoughts these days on the plans of the Conservative government in regards to any changes with the CWB, if at all. Recently,...
Take advantage of pre-seed prep time – Part 2
From Canola Council While checking fields: —Monitor soil temperature. Crop residue, shelterbelts and slope will make some soils cooler than others....
Take advantage of pre-seed prep time – Part 1
From Canola Council Seeding is delayed across the Prairies due to excess moisture and cooler temperatures. Performing the following jobs now will...
Mudmobile
In response to the excess moisture in Western Canada this winter and spring, DynAgra has modified their soil testing truck with tracks in place of...