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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..

Harvest ramifications
This late, difficult harvest is going to have some wide-ranging ramifications. Seeding plans for winter wheat are being disrupted. Many producers...
Canadian crop production estimates
Statistics Canada has released estimates of crop production in Canada for 2010. Estimated decreases in wheat, canola and barley production are...
Practice makes perfect
With the rain keeping us out of the field, why not make the most of your time indoors and practice some valuable driving skills with an entertaining...
Lentil grades and prices
A great deal of money is at stake over the grading of this year’s lentil crop. On top of the disease issues, wet harvest weather is causing...
CWB director elections
Canadian Wheat Board elections are being held this fall in the odd-numbered districts. An interesting race is shaping up in District 3, which is...
Farm labour needs
An organization called the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council wants to hear from small-scale farm operators across Canada regarding their...
Fire up the aeration
Take advantage of any little break you get in the weather. As I read emails from producers around the province, that’s a theme that emerges this...
Harvest tips for damaged canola
September 1, 2010 Sclerotinia infection, late-season hail and frost threats have growers wondering whether to swath early. Take time to make an...
Growing mustard with lentils
It could be considered an inadvertent intercropping experiment. Over the years, a number of farmers have tried growing peas with canola. This year,...
Crop quality takes a hit
There is a wide range in quality over the limited amount of crop that’s been harvested. Within the lentil crop, a lot of disease and sprouting is...