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
Kevin Hursh, PAg
Stories by Kevin Hursh, PAg
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.
Dry weather forces Prairie producers to begin drought watch
While it’s a bit early to cry wolf, the lack of rain and high winds fuelling the wild fires don’t bode well for agriculture, either.
Many agricultural trend predictions have missed their mark
A lot of sure-fire predictions over the past decade or two have failed to materialize.
Farm equipment sales sector sees significant structural changes
Sales of new farm equipment have been declining quite dramatically in North America over the past couple years.
