by Breanne Baker | Feb 17, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
In an era when a computer called Watson can defeat mere mortals at Jeopardy, it’s good to know that some things still work better with a human touch. In the latest edition of Grainews, long-time soil scientist Les Henry has come out with a stubble soil moisture map...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 16, 2011 | Articles, Farm Management, Grain Prices
A southern Alberta company called DynAgra has launched a farm risk management and crop marketing service called Know-Risk Farm Management. Remi Schmaltz of DynAgra has some interesting observations on the hesitancy of producers to forward sell the 2011 crop. Many,...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 15, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
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 says there’s a need to replace the aging fleet of freighters on the Great Lakes. The cost is equal to approximately $1...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 14, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
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 nutrition and protection. Boron has many functions within the plant. Below are some key points about boron and absorption. Why...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 14, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
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 potentially prevent financial loss for farmyards and homes. As a result, the company is marketing a product called the...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 11, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
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. Conservative Member of Parliament Bruce Stanton of Simcoe North has introduced Bill C-619, which would allow Western Canadian...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 10, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
There are a couple of interesting developments in the farm equipment world. Buhler Industries, which has the brand names Versatile and Farm King and a manufacturing plant in Winnipeg, has purchased the assets of Ezee-On Manufacturing. Ezee-On is based in Vegreville,...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 9, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
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 a yard site with a dozer or snow blower can be a never ending job if the wind is blowing. It doesn’t take much snow to...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 8, 2011 | Articles, Farm Management, Know-Risk Updates
From Western Producer: A farm agronomy advisory company is expanding to include a web-based service that will help farmers market their crops. Know-Risk Farm Management is designed to take some of the emotion out of marketing. The service allows users to closely track...
by Breanne Baker | Feb 8, 2011 | Agriculture Industry, Articles, Kevin Hursh
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 Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre. He’s a great scientist and great guy and he’ll be missed. There have been a...
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