“I pounded my head against the wall. When you say those words – ‘I think,’ ‘I hope,’ or ‘It’s gotta go higher’ – you’re speculating.” – TOM CLARK, CME There are a few surefire ways to avoid the unpredictable nature of commodity markets. One way out of the lowest-price-is-the-law trap is to direct market all
Taking The Edge Off With Futures And Options
Farmer Panel Hears Range Of Views
“What would be the point of farming if you had debt all your life?” – DAN MAZIER Farmers from different age groups tend to have different perspectives on life and the business of growing food. At the Farm Management Conference held last week on the sidelines of the Wheat City Stampede, participants heard from four
Pumpkin Patch Booming In Third Year
“Until the second week in August, we didn’t have anything bigger than an apple. Then, as soon as it got hot, away they went.” – DON PODOBNI The cool, late spring this year gave the operators of the Pumpkin Patch a bit of a scare, but a warm August saw a reversal of fortunes that
Local Food Plus Coming To Manitoba
“It’s definitely in the millions of dollars since we’ve started” – LORI STAHLBRAND Local Food Plus (LFP) has crossed the border. The Ontario-based, non-profit local food certifier has begun inspecting local farms and approaching food services outlets and retailers ahead of a planned expansion into Manitoba, according to LFP president Lori Stahlbrand, who founded the
Guns — And Paperwork — The Order Of The Day
Agun auction is a good place to meet up with old hunting buddies, listen to tall tales, and bring home a bargain. It’s also a good place to see how Canada’s gun laws work in real life. In Arden last week, about 150 people attended the fall consignment sale put on by Meyers Auction and
Twelve Votes Needed To End Gun Registry
The latest attempt by Conservative Party members to abolish the controversial long-gun registry comes up for a House of Commons vote Nov. 4. Twelve extra votes from opposition party MPs are all that the minority Conservatives need to pass the legislation ending the requirement that individuals and businesses register their rifles and shotguns, said Tory
High Dollar, Bad U. S. Economy Hitting Cow-Calf Producers
“I thought it would be better this year. I’d say it’s worse now than it was in 2003. That year, calf prices weren’t all that bad.” – ART DENBOW he fall calf run, delayed a few weeks by an abundance of rain that kept pastures green later than usual, has begun. A regular cattle sale
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ver get a piece of food stuck in your teeth? It can get pretty annoying after awhile. Now imagine a performance horse with a similar problem, which could be a sharp sliver of tooth that’s digging into the cheek or tongue, causing non-stop irritation or even an ulcer. Add a rider, with his or her
Fall Date A Good Fit For StockFest – for Oct. 8, 2009
“It’s definitely different.” – DAYNA ROWLAND Sheep may look soft, fluffy and docile compared to horses and beef cattle, but for Dayna Rowland, there was still a bit of a learning curve. Shortly before the wrap-up at StockFest 2009, the veteran of both the horse and beef 4-H clubs tried her hand at showing sheep
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“Pony was awful. Vet truck drives by. Now pony is good. Something has gone on.” – Ken Johnson Ever get a piece of food stuck in your teeth? It can get pretty annoying after awhile. Now imagine a performance horse with a similar problem, which could be a sharp sliver of tooth that’s digging into
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