The Klarenbach Report, Apr 4
Trung Phan, a popular newsletter publisher and Twitter user, recently shared a Reddit thread that puts historical events into perspective.
Ag news from 25 years ago
A headline of a March 11, 1998 article in The Clarion read: Area farmers band together to show rail line is needed. Here are some excerpts from the article.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 13
Twenty years ago, I was first introduced to the term ‘information democratization’ while reading Thomas Freidman’s book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization.
Stewardship doesn’t come free
It’s a weird reason to move, but I migrated to southwest Saskatchewan from Winnipeg for the rattlesnakes. That’s the Coles Notes version…
Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labour shortages plague ag sector this spring
Outside of trained economists, most people had never heard of the term “supply chain disruption” before the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s Canadian Agriculture Safety Week
This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Spring is coming and it’s time to lose that extra winter weight
Truckers are advised to closely monitor their loads when using secondary highways in Saskatchewan.
Government of Canada and Saskatchewan announce 2023 Crop Insurance Program Enhancement
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced details of the 2023 Crop Insurance Program.
Preliminary runoff outlook spells dry times for Maple Creek
Below average rainfall last year in Saskatchewan had producers carefully checking their Farmers Almanacs for the winter forecast.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 7
In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it’s not uncommon for our inboxes to be inundated with newsletters from a variety of sources.
March is Agriculture Literacy Month
The month of March has once again been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.
Management Alternatives for Soil Health
CARA is excited to bring back MASH – our Soil Health Mini-Conference! The conference was last held in 2019 but covid restrictions delayed plans for the next one.
Provinces urge agency to reconsider pesticide ruling
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 28
As individuals, we often become amazed at the diverse and captivating conversations that can arise from meeting someone randomly.
Shout out to Beef Expo volunteers and judges
The Beef Expo, sponsored by Big Country Ag Society, was again a big success. It takes a huge amount of volunteer hours to plan, prepare and set up the two-day event.
APAS requests expanded interswitching for captive grain shippers
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on Transport Canada to implement the National Supply-Chain Task Force’s recommendation…
Crossroads Beef Expo Pen & Youth Show Winners
View a few photos of the Crossroads Beef Expo and see the list of winners.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 7
My farmer friends keep me aware of the cost of their production inputs. The rise in land values, fertilizer prices, chemicals and farm machinery require greater operating capital…
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 30
It was a Saturday morning in January; I was in a Tim Hortons drive-thru on my way to Waldheim for a Sask Ag Grads Association hockey tournament.
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 24
Human behaviour is fascinating. For the past seven years, I have focused much time and energy on understanding my worldview and how it impacts my behaviour.