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Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

By Angela Lovell March 10, 2017

Brian Voth has been telling producers about the “seven deadly sins of grain marketing” for several years, and although the catchy title gets them through the door to listen to him, the advice they go away with is invaluable. “What I talk about is, essentially, how to make marketing plans by doing it in reverse,[...]
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Crops

Sunflowers fight for acres in crowded Manitoba fields

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News February 9, 2017

CNS Canada — Better prices have created some optimism for sunflower growers in Western Canada — a feeling that may be needed to help the crop maintain acres in the face of so much competition. “I think in Manitoba we’re going to be battling for acres compared to some of those competitive crops,” said Darcelle[...]
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Canola, Cereals, Crops

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

February 6, 2017

When you understand your soil reports, you’re in a better position to develop fertilizer plans with your agronomist. All soil testing labs report the same basic information, but each lab has its own unique format. No matter what your report looks like, first, check the information at the top: your name, address, field name, etc.[...]
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Canola, Cereals, Markets, Pulses

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

By Jennifer Blair January 17, 2017

This year, instead of making a New Year’s resolution to lose some weight or save some money, consider resolving to improve your marketing plan. PI Financial’s David Derwin has three simple marketing resolutions to get you started.

Crops

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

By Angela Lovell January 9, 2017

As land values increase, so do land rental rates, but commodity prices don’t always follow the same trajectory, although input costs might. So how do you come to an arrangement to rent land that is fair and profitable for both parties, because that’s the number one consideration if both want a stable, long-term deal. “Communication[...]
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Crops

Seven steps to accurate soil testing

November 22, 2016

Many Prairie farmers spend $250,000 or more on fertilizer each year. Are you getting your moneys worth? Applying fertilizer nutrient that is not needed is a waste of money. If you don’t apply a needed fertilizer, you’ll see a loss in yield and revenue. Soil testing can provide an excellent picture of the nutrient levels[...]
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Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola watches U.S., China

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 16, 2016

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts find themselves trading within a rather narrow range, with a downturn more likely than a move higher in the near term. “We have a bull and a bear that are yanking each other right now, and (canola) is quite flat,” said analyst Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications[...]
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Crops

7 tips for on-farm research tests

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 26, 2016

Is that shiny new product likely to work on your farm? To separate the heifer dust from the cream of the crop, farmers need to take a hard look at the research behind the marketing claims. John Heard, soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says the best way to learn about good research “is to[...]
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Crops, Weather

Manitoba sunflowers ready for harvest

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News October 7, 2016

CNS Canada — Most sunflower fields in southern Manitoba are ready for harvest, but the province first needs to see some drier weather. A handful of fields have seen some harvest activity already, “but the bulk is still to come,” said Ben Friesen, purchasing manager with Scoular Canada at Winkler, Man. “If the sun shines,[...]
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Crops

Four steps to managing herbicides

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff September 20, 2016

Cutting herbicide resistance risks comes down to managing herbicides, in part. Here are four tips for doing that better, courtesy of Kate Sanford Mitchell, who manages Bayer CropScience’s herbicide and insecticide portfolios for oilseeds.

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets mostly higher

U.S. grains: Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat firm ahead of crop estimate

Canola groups disappointed in Carney’s plan to help growers, biofuel

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U.S. livestock: Cattle markets mostly higher

U.S. grains: Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat firm ahead of crop estimate

Canola groups disappointed in Carney’s plan to help growers, biofuel

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Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

Sunflowers fight for acres in crowded Manitoba fields

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

Seven steps to accurate soil testing

ICE weekly outlook: Rangebound canola watches U.S., China

7 tips for on-farm research tests

Manitoba sunflowers ready for harvest

Four steps to managing herbicides

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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