Uncertainty in taxation policy lies ahead for Canadian taxpayers. The financial impact of COVID-19 combined with the recent fiscal budgets has resulted in historic levels of government spending. The federal debt has doubled from $619.3 billion in 2015-16 to...
The headlines about PFAS are everywhere from agricultural news websites to Good Morning America. But what should farmers and rural landowners be worried about when it comes to PFAS?
From a real property standpoint, the biggest potential PFAS problem facing...
New farm equipment sales are projected to be softer into 2024, as higher interest rates, elevated equipment prices and a decline in commodity prices impact purchasing decisions. However, the farm equipment fleet is showing signs of aging. This is...
In the dairy industry, milk dominates our revenue stream, constituting a substantial portion of our income. We often focus on key aspects of this primary income source, including total milk production per cow, marketing strategies for milk, basis received...
If all has gone well this harvest, your grain is in the bin and plans for next year are swirling in your mind. This year you may have tried a new technology, product, variety, or management practice on your...
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Has the tide turned? The last three years have been good for Canadian crop producers: rising prices and strong margins have been hallmarks of the 2020s. But as margins are pressured by falling commodity prices, weather-impacted yields, and...
In recent years, the tight labor market has led to increased challenges in finding available farm workers, resulting in higher wage rates for agricultural labor. Dairy farmers are continuously seeking ways to manage labor costs efficiently while maximizing productivity....
The 2023 corn crop season got off to a timely start across the country this spring. This will hopefully allow for a full growing season and provide producers with ideal quality and yield potential for their corn silage. With...
I help to feed the world. I genuinely care about my animals, my employees and the soil. The message aligns with my previous article and reflects what I find and hear during my travels across the dairy industry. The...
“I help to feed the world; I make world-class products; I care about my employees.” These are all values shared among the dairy processor community I get the opportunity to work with, and they are essentially for any successful...
