While price plays a big role in committing to a grain contract, there are other factors to consider as well, from delivery terms to potential damages. In this video interview, Janelle Whitley, policy development manager, with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, discusses the top five things to know when considering a grain contract, and says,... Read More
Category: Farm Management
We've all been there — trying to explain something to someone who just doesn't seem to get it. But keynote speaker and communication thought leader Gregor Jeffrey says figuring out communication isn't something you have to do on your own. Science and research can give us the techniques we need to make it work. Jeffrey... Read More
A new mental health project that will see rural and remote communities develop action plans for improvements is underway in Alberta. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA AB), with $1.6 million in funding assistance from Alberta Health, is leading the Rural Mental Health Project with up to 150 rural and remote communities across... Read More
Five Prairie wheat and barley groups have "significant concerns" surrounding the Seed Variety Use Agreement pilot project recently announced by the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) and the Canadian Plant Technology Agency (CPTA). The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), and the Alberta... Read More
Although there are still talks happening behind closed doors, progress of the business risk management program (BRM) review feels as though it's slow-moving. At this year's CropConnect conference held at Winnipeg, Man., the topic was acknowledged by federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, but there was no mention of action — which is what most are... Read More
After years of discussions about how to fund the development of new crop varieties in Canada, two seed industry groups have announced they're moving ahead with a pilot program for the 2020 growing season. The Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA), along with the Canadian Plant Technology Agency (CPTA), announced a Seed Variety Use Agreement (SVUA)... Read More
When farmers talk about succession, the conversation typically revolves around how the farm could be transitioned to the next generation of the family. But when Ravena, Ont., beef and grain farmers James and Joan McKinlay talk succession, the conversation is rarely about their family. Much of the focus is on a generation of non-farmers who... Read More
Saskatchewan's Crop Insurance Program has announced a reduction in premiums to $7.40 per acre, down from $8.61 in 2019. According to a news release, on average Crop Insurance coverage holds steady at $224 per acre, a decrease from $230 per acre last year. “We are dedicated to maintaining a strong, growing agricultural economy,” says David... Read More
It stands to reason that someone with a Ph.D. in counselling psychology, and the first female performance consultant for several professional sports teams, may have some ideas for personal growth on leadership, stress, and attitude. "I was really fortunate that I started with the New York Rangers, and my actual first day on the job... Read More
What are your first thoughts when you wake up in the morning? Motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur Darci Lang advocates for positivity. "Focus on the 90 per cent, is my message. [It's] my belief that we all hold this big magnifying glass out in front of us in our lives, and we have a choice... Read More