Maximizing strengths and knowing the limitations of cereal genetics on-farm As we near the spring seeding season, we turn...
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FarmCash: A Short-Term Loan for Long-Term Impact
The Alberta Wheat Commission’s FarmCash cash advance program offers farm businesses loans of up to $1 million, $100,000 of...
New Technology Makes All the Difference Against Sclerotinia
A fungus called Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is becoming more prominent in canola fields in Western Canada, and it’s something...
Myth Busting Farm Debt
I was chatting with a farmer last week who, with embarrassment, said the mountain of credit card debt he’d accrued was now...
Getting the Best Start for Your Seed
Getting seed off to the best start possible is key to maximizing yield. So, when making decisions about cereal seed,...
From Field to Bin to Seeder – Winter Seed Handling Tips
A lot of work goes into ensuring a successful crop year, but the work doesn’t end after harvest. Ensuring your binned or...
FarmCash: Savvy Producers’ Harvest-Time Cash Management Solution
A handful of years ago, I met an older farmer who described the period between harvest and sale day as ‘porridge time’. The...
Turns Out, Fusarium isn’t the Devil After All
In the fight against Fusarium, information is your best weapon. Recognizing that a zero-tolerance policy was not a...
FarmCash: Cash Flow to Help You Grow
When I’m chatting with a farmer, my favourite question to ask is what he or she would do if they suddenly gained extra...