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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..

Winter precip still below normal
One big snowstorm hasn’t been enough to bring winter precipitation back up to normal. The system that came through the province around January 23...
Farm Tech 2010 Report
The much anticipated FarmTech 2010 took place in Edmonton last week. Growers and tech-buffs from across the country gathered to see the...
Cereal prices are the lowest in years
With the latest drop in the Pool Return Outlook for durum, the price is now projected to be the lowest in five years. The durum PRO dropped by as...
Beef and pork troubles round out list of top ’09 stories
Yesterday, I listed my top three agricultural stories of 2009 - the crop that defied the weather, the drop in grain prices and the trade barriers...
Top agricultural events of ’09
The top nine of ’09 has a nice ring, but the big agricultural events of the year actually fall into just five broad categories. In agriculture,...
Money is on sale
Interest rates are lower than anyone can remember. There isn’t much risk in predicting that interest rates are eventually going to rise. That’s the...
Family meeting time?
Succession planning. The experts say it’s never too early to start. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that many farm families find difficult to tackle....
Food safety misconceptions
As everyone gathers for family meals over the holidays, there will be lots of discussions about food and food safety. Unfortunately, misconceptions...
Intercropping looks promising
Many producers have tried intercropping peas and canola over the years, but as seeding technology advances, this may become more practical. There...
Crop Production Services (Agrium) continues buy out of independents….who is NEXT?
Agrium has been busy this summer and fall acquiring independent dealers from across Western Canada. Ross Agri (central AB), Heartland Agro...