The Klarenbach Report: Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
My eyes deceive me. Most days, I see rainbows and unicorns. Other days, I don’t see the rainbows. Why do individuals have different memories of the same event?
Is your canola stand on target?
Canola success starts with a uniform stand of five to eight plants per square foot. Canola counts at the two- to four-leaf stage provide a check up on the seeding operation and if canola is on track to achieve its full yield potential.
The Klarenbach Report May 31
On May 11, I published my Bullish sentiment anticipating a move higher based on the Kansas City and Chicago wheat charts in the Klarenbach Grain Report.
How to improve flea beetle management
Flea beetles can do a lot of damage in a short time. To avoid beetle shock, growers and agronomists across the Prairies will want to scout as soon as seedlings emerge…
East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club raises funds for charity
The East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club is comprised of 42 members from Oyen, Esther, Sibbald, Bindloss, Cereal and Sedalia. The club is showing their support for two vital organizations serving southern Alberta.
Get your produce here
I am so excited that gardening season is back! Gardening has so many benefits for physical and mental health. It is a great form of exercise that keeps our bodies strong…
Oyen cattle producer tries out ‘fitbit’ for cows
A solar powered ear tag for animals catches sunlight and transmits data to a satellite. The GPS-enabled smart tags require a gentle touch when tagging cattle, due to their delicate technology and a special applicator.
A Little Bit Western: Patio Lanterns
The shift of seasons always brings a lot of feelings to light. On one hand, it’s great to be done with winter.
Risk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence
Toxicity and salt effect from fertilizer can damage canola seed and seedlings, and reduce the return on investment for seed.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza: Minister Horner
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Alberta flocks.
A made-in-Alberta solution to battle wild boar
Alberta’s government has developed the Wild Boar Control Program to eliminate the destructive pest’s threat to crops, livestock and the environment.
Lori Peacock receives Women in Agriculture award
The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) announced its Women in Agriculture Award recipients.
Look closely for verticillium stripe in 2022
Verticillium stripe caused yield loss in some canola fields in 2020 and 2021, and probably will again in 2022.
It’s lambing season at the Circle R Ranch
It’s a busy time of year for Michele and Kevin Rast and their family at Circle R Ranch, located between the communities of Beadle and Netherhill.
Canola seeding steps to reduce flea beetle risk
Canola growers can take steps before or at seeding to improve crop competition against flea beetles.
Work + Play = Drone School
Great Plains College in Kindersley had eighteen participants enrolled in their two-day Drone School on March 15th and 16th.
Monk: The spirit of the West
Canada has always taken pride in its reputation for peacekeeping and helping its neighbours – traits that are exemplified by some of the rural communities this publication serves.
Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Standard
March 13-19, 2022, is the first Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) under the banner “Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success”.
Five agronomy priorities for canola
The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team has set five agronomy priorities to drive canola profitability, sustainability and productivity gains over the long term.
G7 Extraordinary Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting
We, the G7 Agriculture Ministers and the Commissioner for Agriculture of the EU, met today in the presence of our Ukrainian colleague, as well as the World Food Programme (WFP)…