Reading Time: 2 minutes EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked a sampling of producers what was on their mind as they were headed into the growing season, and then reporters Alexis Kienlen and Jennifer Blair went looking for answers. Bin buster Bentley-area grain producer Jason Lenz asks, “How will the large carry-over affect new-crop wheat prices?” It’s the world market that sets […] Read more
What’s on your mind? Question #1 from Alberta Farmer readers
Carry-out and wheat prices
Expert warns of ‘silent killer’ sneaking up on cash-short farms
Merle Good says many farmers will find themselves in financial pain next winter, but can avoid it by acting now
Reading Time: 3 minutes The sharp fall in grain and oilseed prices has dramatically altered the farming landscape. But many farm business experts say the fallout won’t be felt until 2015. Merle Good is one of them. And he says many farmers at the greatest risk don’t know it. He spoke with editor Glenn Cheater. Q: You say if […] Read more
Production shortfalls and transportation woes could result in nitrogen shortage
Experts say there’s still time to close the supply gap, but farmers should be talking to their suppliers about booking their orders
Reading Time: 3 minutes Concern is mounting as transportation and production issues point to a serious shortage of nitrogen supplies this spring. “If it was April, I would be panicking,” said Brian Kenyon, director of sales and marketing with Yara Canada. However, even though nitrogen shipments to Western Canada are down by an estimated 750,000 to one million tonnes […] Read more
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