D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered.
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Thresher rebuilt — one piece at a time
LANGENBURG, Sask. — Ken Mack calls his restored grain thresher the Johnny Cash Special. Like the famous song says, he got the parts for his vintage thresher one piece at a time and it didn’t cost him a dime. “One Piece at a Time is where I got the inspiration from. I’ve listened to that […] Read more
VIDEO: The Titan of fat tire technology looks for good year
LANGHAM, Sask. — The three factors driving tractor tire technology today are compaction, road lope and tire hop. Titan Low Side Wall (LSW) tires address all three issues, according to field technician Toby Carson. “We accomplish this by lowering the sidewall. We’re doing to tractor tires what manufacturers have done to car and pickup tires,” […] Read more
VIDEO: Dairy Learning Centre gives sector a boost
VERMILION, Alta. — Farmers and faculty point to Lakeland College’s new Dairy Learning Centre as a key element in advancing Alberta’s milk industry. “We’ve come a long way from the bucket and the milking stool,” said Tom Kootstra, chair of Alberta Milk, during the official opening in Vermilion Aug. 22. “Some of the (students) here […] Read more
VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update – August 30, 2017
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered.
VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update – August 23, 2017
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered.
VIDEO: Success is in the details, says dairy farmer
Good herd management comes from a guiding set of principles and faith in hired workers, says Holstein producer
LYNDEN, Ont. —Travelling along a rural road near Lynden, Ont. recently, a writer looking for the Joe Loewith and Sons Holsteins farm stops at another farm looking for directions. He’s farther down the road, the woman said before volunteering: “Good farmer.” Indeed, sitting in a room with Ben Loewith, who runs the farm with his […] Read more
VIDEO: Display offers inside scoop on the workings of a bison
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A rare chance to see both the outside and the inside of a bison was offered to those who attended the International Bison Conference July 4-7. Dr. Don Woerner, a veterinarian from Billings, Montana, owns Ernie, a bison mounted so that it has its own hide and usual appearance on one side […] Read more
VIDEO: Grower takes business to the next step: making malt
Matt Enns and his family have been growing high quality malting barley in the Saskatchewan River Valley north of Saskatoon for more than 30 years. However, starting this year, they’re taking their interest in barley to a whole new level. Over the next few months, Enns will be putting the finishing touches on a new […] Read more
VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update – August 2, 2017
D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered.
