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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..
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...
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...
Why do a preseed burn off
I get asked all of the time whether a grower should do a preseed burn off and my answer is alway "when do you want to spend your money? Up front or...
Is your GPS ready for Spring
Every year we get ready for seeding and spraying which means we make sure the oil is changed in the equipment, the seed is cleaned and treated and...
Late, but dry spring
Conditions could change quickly, but at this point it appears that seeding will get a late start. There isn’t much snow left in southwestern...
Mega farm talk
I spent yesterday standing around in the mud at a farm auction sale and had the opportunity to talk with a number of producers. It’s interesting how...
Farm auction season
Auction sale season is just beginning. Ritchie Brothers has a big auction today at its sales yard at Rouleau, south of Regina. Throughout the month...
Lentil and peas acres will be key to price direction
The April 24 seeding intentions report from Statistics Canada is expected to set the tone for prices on a number of crops where Canada is a major...
Pay farmers for Ecological Goods & Services
A conference is underway in Regina to explore the topic of how land owners can be compensated for Ecological Goods and Services. The conference is...
The consolidation of fertilizer suppliers
“Consolidation in the world’s fertilizer industry continues. Although the global economic collapse has left many traditional corporate raiders...

