- Thankful
by BJ Smith November 2011
In our area we have been blessed with terrific weather to finish off the crops, wean calves and prepare for winter. I’ve been monitoring the fall sales through the internet and the prices on replacement heifers are also terrific. Even though our cattlemen are bruised and battered from years of post BSE prices, we are resilient. Hopefully, the... more
- Pioneers take arrows
by Lee Gunderson November 2011
It has been quite a month. From my journey of discovery to Westman Farms, Vermilion ... to my recent visit with Greg Appleyard. Again I learned another thing or two ... ”pioneers take arrows” as Greg said; “lead mules get a change of scenery” is what Roy Rutledge quoted to me at Assiniboia this summer and “rarely do we get three wet years in a... more
- Letter to the Editor
November 2011
Dear Editor,
I was intrigued by the story “Good fats vs. bad fats” in your October 2011 edition and commend you for printing it. However, it reminds me of a party of goose hunters planning their hunt and promising all the family members a great goose feast, only to return with one duck. The hunters then went to great lengths ignoring... more
- The truth hurts
by Roy Rutledge November 2011
I watched an interview on television one night. It brought a lot of things into perspective. The person being interviewed was Dolly Parton. She told a story about performing in an American city close to Halloween. Elsewhere in the city they were having a Dolly Parton look-a-like contest. She thought that it might be fun to enter, so she did.... more
- Taking care of business
by Kevin Keith, KPMG Lethbridge November 2011
Economic pressures resulting from fluctuating commodity prices and high input costs make it more important than ever for farmers to become managers of their business. Good managers recognize the importance of analyzing their financial position and developing strategies to ensure the success of the family farm.
“Financial management,”... more
- The Cowboy code in 2011
by BJ Smith October 2011
For the most part, the mention of a “Cowboy Code” to anyone south of 60 years old brings on a totally disinterested state. Even more often, it provokes a step back and a sneer. Urban dwellers being so removed from an agrarian upbringing, they are clueless to what devotion to the land or the commitment to husbandry of animals entails.
When I... more
- EPA preparing another assault on U.S. feeders
by Steve Dittmer October 2011
Now that Washington is finally showing some recognition that regulations cost businesses money, productivity and workers jobs, the President should roll back the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) upcoming assault on America's livestock feeders.
Both the president and the EPA have recently rolled back or delayed regulations.... more
- Taking care of business
by Kevin Keith, KPMG Lethbridge October 2011
Economic pressures resulting from fluctuating commodity prices and high input costs make it more important than ever for farmers to become managers of their business. Good managers recognize the importance of analyzing their financial position and developing strategies to ensure the success of the family farm.
“Financial Management”,... more
- Looking at the big picture
by Lee Gunderson October 2011
I had the opportunity to meet with some global agricultural leaders this September when Agrium and ITS announced their partnership. That's right, Agrium Inc. acquired one half of ITS Global. And all this just after ITS purchased ComputerAid of Okotoks. See the press release in this issue for more information.
It was a rather exquisite... more
- Pay it forward with beef
by Garth McClintock October 2011
There is a phrase, "pay it forward" which was created I believe in a movie by the same name. Essentially it's the act of doing a good deed or favour for someone and they in turn do a favour for someone else - no one expecting payback. Having not seen this movie but hearing about it, I had my first experience with "pay it forward" about five years... more
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