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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.. 

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I Lake freighter debate

The old debate over the Canadian Wheat Board has developed a new twist. The CWB is purchasing two new lake vessels at a cost of $65 million. The CWB...

Boron or not to boron?

That is almost the question In a three part series that I will be writing for the next three months, I will explore the finer parts of plant...

Filling sand bags

As we head into spring, flooding is a huge concern in many regions. In anticipation of the needs, Flaman Sales went looking for products that could...

CWB opt out proposal

The introduction of a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons is going to keep the Canadian Wheat Board debate on the front burner....

Farm equipment news

There are a couple of interesting developments in the farm equipment world. Buhler Industries, which has the brand names Versatile and Farm King and...

Grain and snow

It’s been a tough winter for moving grain off the farm. Most areas have had lots of snow creating a brisk market for snow moving equipment. Clearing...

Changes at the Crop Development Centre

Last night, there was a retirement gathering for weed scientist Rick Holm. Rick has had a 40-year career, including 27 years with the University of...

Land prices and cash rents

What’s happening with the price of farmland? What about cash rental rates? I put those questions recently to Brad Farquhar of Assiniboia Capital...