The Klarenbach Report, Jan 17
I am not rational, and neither are you. Our behaviour is often irrational because it’s influenced by various cognitive biases and emotional factors…
The Klarenbach Report, Dec 11
Have you ever agreed with a captivating speaker only to realize their message was incorrect or misleading upon reflection? I have.
The Klarenbach Report, Dec 6
The Capital Alternatives Ponzi scheme discussed in the previous columns promoted high-yield returns with several investment vehicles.
Veterinary professor at USask launches bovine health podcast
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast…
APAS supports farmers rights to repair equipment
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) reiterates its steadfast support for Saskatchewan farmers’ right-to-repair their equipment.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 27
Governments restrict freedoms. Central Banks are destroying our standard of living. Fiat currencies are inflationary.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 21
I was a conspiracy theorist. Or so people would tell me. I preferred the term, part-time conspiracy theorist.
2021 was the most expensive year ever for Saskatchewan farmers
Saskatchewan farmers experienced their most expensive year ever for crop and livestock production as farm cash expenses exceeded $11.5 billion…
Simplot buys Kindersley-based G-Mac’s AgTeam
G-Mac’s AgTeam, with headquarters in Kindersley, Sask. and 15 retail locations across the province, will become part of Simplot Grower Solutions…
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 14
Twenty years ago or so, I attended a weekend seminar in Calgary hosted by Canada’s largest Ponzi scheme. The firm was called Capital Alternatives, and I paid $1200 to be there.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 8
In the late 1960’s Peter Pakosh’s brother, Dan, had a simple idea. Why fit a loader on the front of the tractor when it would be easier to mount it on the rear…
USask announces new Precision Agriculture certificate
A new certificate program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop experiential skills…
The Klarenbach Report, Oct 31
In 1968, Versatile introduced their self-propelled swather with a hydrostatic drive. A few companies offered hydraulically-driven swathers, but Verstaile’s SP400 was miles ahead in design and price.
USask announces new Food Industry Management degree
A new undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) meets the growing industry need for graduates…
The Klarenbach Report, Oct 23
In 1963, the Hydraulic Engineering Company was incorporated as a public company under the name Versatile Manufacturing Ltd. and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The Great Pumpkin is Back!
It turns out Charlie Brown isn’t the only one who believes in the Great Pumpkin. The winners, of the 5th Annual Pumpkin Growing Competition at Leader, Sask. displayed their ‘great pumpkins’ for the judges.
The Klarenbach Report, Oct 18
Peter Pakosh was born on June 11, 1911, and raised on a farm southwest of Mikado, Saskatchewan. Following high school in Canora, Peter attended engineering college in Winnipeg…
Check your soil account balance
Soil nutrient analysis is like a balance slip from the bank. By checking the balance this fall, farms can set fertilizer rates specific to the needs and yield potential of each field.
The Klarenbach Report, Oct 11
Consider that growers tend to believe their product is undervalued and will rise in price.
The Klarenbach Report, Oct 4
On June 11, 1945, two University of Saskatchewan professors, Evan Hardy and Hal Lewis, drove from Saskatoon to Kindersley, a small town in the western part of the province.