by Breanne Baker | Mar 1, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Many Saskatchewan grain farmers have had some good years and they’ve built up their AgriStability reference margins. With different crops and much higher costs, most Ontario grain farmers say they haven’t built up that same protection. Grain and oilseed farmers in...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 26, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
I enjoy the Pulse Market Report regularly prepared and distributed by Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Since it’s available by email and at saskpulse.com, they avoid the time lag of some other market reports. The most recent report, sent out yesterday, has three analysts...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 25, 2010 | Articles, Precision Farming, Variable Rate Fertilizer
A recent article by Lee Hart posted on the AgCanada website explores different methods to enhance nitrogen efficiencies. Pat Kunz, who farms 2,400 acres near Beiseker, Alberta had this to say about applying nitrogen where it’s needed “Our main...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 25, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
Details of the 2010 Saskatchewan Crop Insurance program have been announced. Some crops are going to enjoy insured price levels that look attractive compared to the market. The insured prices are based on a December estimate. Since then, a number of commodities have...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 24, 2010 | Articles, Kevin Hursh
After several good years financially for most grain producers, the AgriStability program is finally proving its worth. Through each incarnation from AIDA, to CFIP, to CAIS and finally to AgriStability, there have been improvements enabling the program to more...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 23, 2010 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
It’s not surprising, but it is disheartening. The Canadian Wheat Board has released its first new crop price estimates for wheat, durum and barley. In most cases, the prices expected in the new crop year are even lower than the prices expected for the current crop...
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