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There’s now a (good) way to deal with grain bags and twine

By Alexis Kienlen July 3, 2019

Many landfills don’t want it and you’re not supposed to burn it — so what do you do with old grain bags and twine? That vexing question led to the creation of the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and, now, a $1-million, three-year pilot project that will see about 20 ag plastic recycling depots set up […] Read more

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Agricultural plastics not part of federal ban

By GFM Staff June 14, 2019

The federal government’s plan to halt Canada’s consumption of single-use plastics such as shopping bags, straws and stir sticks over the next couple of years won’t extend to farm chemical containers and grain bags. Cleanfarms, the national industry stewardship body operating waste management and recycling programs for agricultural packaging, said Thursday that plastic products such […] Read more

Crops, News

Making sense of today’s grain storage options

There are more options for grain storage today than ever before, but which ones are best for your farm?

By Jeff Melchior July 25, 2017

Today’s grain storage is not like yesterday’s grain storage. Not only are farms generally bigger, necessitating higher capacity for on-farm storage, but storage also plays a crucial role in crop producers’ marketing strategies. It can also be expensive. According to provincial government data, grain bin prices have increased from $2.50 per bushel in 2004 to […] Read more

Crops, News

Frequently asked questions about grain storage

What is dry grain, how long can you store your crops,  and will grasshoppers increase moisture levels?

By Alberta Agriculture and Forestry July 25, 2017

How much drying will I get with aeration? Some drying can occur in aeration systems, but generally, grain going into aeration bins should be within one per cent of being dry enough for long-term storage. Should I turn my aeration off at night or during rainy days when the air is cool and humid? Since […] Read more

Bins are a big investment and producers need to do their homework to make sure they’re the right choice.

Cereals, Crops

Do the math on bins versus baggers

Bin prices have jumped sharply in the past decade, but producers  need to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of grain bags

By Alberta Agriculture And Rural Development March 26, 2015

Recent record yields and transportation backlogs have increased interest in on-farm storage options. “There are many different storage options available, either temporary or permanent,” said Todd Bergen-Henengouwen, project assistant with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “The two most popular options are steel grain bins (either corrugated or smooth walled with or without hoppers) and grain […] Read more

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Bayer plans more cost cuts, impairment charges

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola rebounds on U.S. futures support

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There’s now a (good) way to deal with grain bags and twine

Agricultural plastics not part of federal ban

Making sense of today’s grain storage options

Frequently asked questions about grain storage

Do the math on bins versus baggers

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