Rainfall can vary dramatically over a short distance. Precipitation maps can’t catch all the deviations, but they do provide a broad perspective.
Kevin Hursh
Stories by Kevin Hursh
Cow-calf returns improve dramatically; herd expansion limited
Gross returns for cow-calf producers have outpaced the grain sector in recent years.
Producers face the reality of shifting grain price expectations
Significant price shifts have occurred in various grains as compared to what was expected at the beginning of the calendar year. Crop insurance prices can be used as a base for the changes.
Crop insurance’s ability to help producers has its limitations
Farmers enrolled in crop insurance can do just as well financially when they have a horrible crop or no crop at all, compared to when they have a below average crop
Agriculture needs to prepare for government spending cuts
As government makes necessary cuts to spending, what can be reduced or restructured in the budgets for agriculture?
Spraying crops with drones could end up in front of a judge
Drones have many other farm uses, from checking crops to checking cows to monitoring watering systems, but many drones are set up for the express purpose of spraying.
Statistics Canada’s seeded acreage report contains interesting details
Statistics Canada’s June 27 seeded acreage report shows farmers planted more durum, lentils, peas and oats this spring while seeding less canola and barley.
Huge rainfall event improves crop prospects on Prairies
Pivotal is perhaps the best word to describe the massive rainfall event that hit a large portion of the prairies around June 21.
Good time to consider government support for private crop insurance
The current federal-provincial ag support framework will need to be renewed soon. Now is the time to talk about what the next framework might include.
Crop spraying season can come with a great deal of stress
Despite all the stress, it’s a good feeling when you see those darn weeds dying.
