Reading Time: 4 minutes “The organic systems were giving us higher net returns, and also more stable net returns, so a banker would really like that.” – Bob Zentner A12-year study in semi-arid central Saskatchewan, comparing conventional, reduced tillage and organic farming, found organic was the most profitable and made the most efficient use of non-renewable energy inputs. But […] Read more
Organic Beats High Input, No-Till
Game Of Fertilizer “Chicken” As Spring Seeding Approaches
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The system, whether from the manufacturing side or retail, is absolutely jammed and there are all different levels of pricing out there.” – Roger Larson, Cfipresident It’s a classic “chicken” scenario, with both sides waiting to see whether the other caves first. Fertilizer retailers, stuck with overpriced inventories bought during last summer’s market peak, are […] Read more
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