Do you think of yourself as an inclusive person? Are you able to tolerate and embrace the behaviors or beliefs of a wide array of people? Are you able to consider people's thoughts that are not the same as your own? Do you only respect people that agree with or support your opinions? Are you... Read More
Category: Western Canada
A remnant of the pro-Canadian Wheat Board movement is still alive, and still punching above its weight, even though it's been three-and-a-half years since the federal government buried the CWB's single desk monopoly. The latest example of the vocal minority receiving mainstream attention: "Prairie Farmers Calling for the Return of the Canadian Wheat Board" read... Read More
There’s nothing small about the annual National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) in Louisville, Kentucky. With the equivalent of 26 acres of floor space, there’s plenty of room for agriculture’s largest tractors, combines and even what’s believed to be the world’s largest model farm. Register For Techtour LIVE - our one day conference in March “It... Read More
When it comes to flax, farmers want to see two things: higher yields and easier straw management, says the chair of the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission. While flax grower organizations have invested significant resources over the last few years in researching agronomic practices for higher yields, Erwin Hanley, who farms south of Regina, says they've... Read More
A farmer from the Donavon District of Saskatchewan is facing 29 charges after RCMP allege he stole farm equipment worth more than $1.2 million. Here's the news release, as issued by Saskatchewan RCMP on Friday afternoon: With the assistance of Warman RCMP and the Saskatoon Police Service Stolen Auto Unit, the Saskatoon RCMP General Investigation... Read More
Grains this week followed the rest of the commodity and equity space lower, despite the U.S. Dollar losing more than 1% for the second week of February. Some short covering towards the end of the week helped soybeans stay in the green, but all other grains listed on the board dropped. Canola was a notable... Read More
Since experiencing violations of public trust by public institutions, political leaders, religious leaders and big business, we've almost grown to expect it, says Charlie Arnot. And the erosion of trust is spreading. Arnot is the CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, a non-profit organization with the aim of building consumer trust in the modern... Read More
Not only can it mount easily on ATVs, tractors, skidsteers and dozers, The Perfect TreeSaw requires no hydraulics. It merely relies on the back-and-forth movement of the machine its attached to, making it incredibly safe to use. Designed to clear underbrush as well as fell trees, the saw cuts flush with the ground, or even... Read More
From Louisville, Kentucky to Winnipeg, Manitoba, we were on the road again this week (so yes, TWORA is a day late.) We look back on CropConnect '16 in Winterpeg, find out what separates the top 25 percent of farmers versus the bottom 25 percent in terms of financial success, as well as what farmers on... Read More
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has provided an answer to those wondering how it would even begin to select working group members for the next phase of consultations on the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. As of today, the government will be accepting nominations for the positions. “Farming is more than a job,... Read More