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March 2, 2026

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Safely storing grain long-term after a wet harvest

Craig Lester October 15, 2018

What farmers need to remember for long-term safe grain storage when they are taking the crop…

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Keeping grain sampling simple. What I’ve learned along the way

Mike Witkowicz September 5, 2018

Grain sampling is one of those best practices at harvest that we sometimes take for granted. …

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How to translate your summer field tour terminology into grain marketing best-practices

Mike Witkowicz August 25, 2018

I recently published a blog that highlighted the value of sharing more than just agronomic best…

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A grain marketing field tour? Sign me up!

Mike Witkowicz August 7, 2018

The summer season is a time for spraying, holidays, and even some learning opportunities.  There are…

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Online tools continue the evolution of cash flow management on the farm

Mike Witkowicz July 20, 2018

Best practices and tools for managing cash flow on the farm have changed – and continue…

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Calculating farm fuel costs as part of your annual management plan

Mike Witkowicz July 17, 2018

Farm fuel cost calculations are just one part of understanding your overall costs for the year.…

  • Grain

E-commerce in ag retail vs e-commerce in grain marketing

Mike Witkowicz July 5, 2018

Are grain marketing and ag retail on the same trajectory when it comes to e-commerce?  I…

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The Whole Picture: Cash Flow Management and Grain Marketing

Craig Lester June 18, 2018

Cash flow management is a crucial part of any farm business plan. Mike Witkowicz is the…

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Farmers hope Transportation Modernization Act brings accountability

Craig Lester May 26, 2017

The Chair of the Alberta Barley Commission says the Transportation Modernization Act will make sure everyone…

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BCRC: Be on the Lookout for Ergot

Beef Research July 21, 2016

Saskatchewan fall rye varieties are all rated as moderately susceptible to ergot. While rye is the…

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Winter wheat R and D projects aim to close the agronomic knowledge gap 

Craig Lester March 26, 2015

A $2.2 million investment in 11 winter wheat research and development projects is expected to help…

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Alberta farmers encouraged to hit the open road with grain

Craig Lester March 30, 2014

The Alberta Government is reducing road restrictions so farmers can get their grain from storage to…

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Reaction pours in from across the country after Order in Council to get grain moving

Craig Lester March 8, 2014

Reaction has been swift and steady since the Federal Government's Order in Council yesterday to set…

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New Barley Council of Canada executive elected

Craig Lester February 16, 2014

The new face of the Canadian barley industry will be represented by all the sectors of…

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Alberta Barley reaches two agreements during Japan trade mission

Craig Lester December 30, 2013

The interests of barley farmers are being pushed forward overseas as Alberta Barley reaches two agreements,…

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Alberta Barley grows by leaps and bounds in 2013

Craig Lester December 28, 2013

Growth is the best word to describe 2013 for Alberta Barley and barley producers not only…

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Canada’s 2013 Outstanding Young Farmers show industry has bright future

Craig Lester November 25, 2013

Grain farmers Michael Kalisvaart and his wife, Karen Jansen, from Gibbons, Alberta, along with dairy farmers…

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