Jace Powell deserving of BCAS Scholarship
Jace Powell, son of Calvin and Haley Powell, attended Youngstown School and Hope Christian within PLRD, graduating in the spring of 2021.
1930 Payment Voucher
This payment voucher from 1930 was brought in to us by Retta Thompson. It belonged to her father, Johnston Hill who farmed north of Eatonia.
East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club Raises $63,100 for HALO Air Ambulance
The Hanna Agri-Sports Complex was electric as “Hot Shot” the East Sounding Creek 4-H Club’s Charity Steer entered the ring on Saturday June 11!
The Klarenbach Report Jul 11
Commodity prices are notoriously volatile, and we search for an explanation for why the price moved against our position.
The Klarenbach Report, July 5
The most effective method is to follow the trend by identifying and understanding the four stages of market structure.
The Klarenbach Report Jun 28
Is Canary Seed still itchy? Silly question. I have a complicated relationship with Canary Seed. No crop has had as significant of an impact on my life or those close to me.
A Little Bit Western: Off Label
Some things need warning labels. Hopping onto a roller coaster, for example, warrants a cautionary tag, as does applying pesticides, or walking on unstable terrain too close to the edge of a cliff…
The Klarenbach Report Jun 20
“Buy Low; Sell High”. I was delivering grain to the Marengo UGG elevator. It was there that I met King Richard, Kevin and Murray.
EOL’s Growing Project 2022 begins
This year’s growing season kicked off the Eatonia Oasis Living (EOL) Growing Project 2022, EOL’s primary fundraiser. Cora Knuttila, Administrator at EOL, said this year, Larock Farms seeded the 128 acres of land provided by the Town of Eatonia.
The Klarenbach Report: Independent Grain and Special Crops Market Analysis
My eyes deceive me. Most days, I see rainbows and unicorns. Other days, I don’t see the rainbows. Why do individuals have different memories of the same event?
Is your canola stand on target?
Canola success starts with a uniform stand of five to eight plants per square foot. Canola counts at the two- to four-leaf stage provide a check up on the seeding operation and if canola is on track to achieve its full yield potential.
The Klarenbach Report May 31
On May 11, I published my Bullish sentiment anticipating a move higher based on the Kansas City and Chicago wheat charts in the Klarenbach Grain Report.
How to improve flea beetle management
Flea beetles can do a lot of damage in a short time. To avoid beetle shock, growers and agronomists across the Prairies will want to scout as soon as seedlings emerge…
East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club raises funds for charity
The East Sounding Creek 4-H Beef Club is comprised of 42 members from Oyen, Esther, Sibbald, Bindloss, Cereal and Sedalia. The club is showing their support for two vital organizations serving southern Alberta.
Get your produce here
I am so excited that gardening season is back! Gardening has so many benefits for physical and mental health. It is a great form of exercise that keeps our bodies strong…
Oyen cattle producer tries out ‘fitbit’ for cows
A solar powered ear tag for animals catches sunlight and transmits data to a satellite. The GPS-enabled smart tags require a gentle touch when tagging cattle, due to their delicate technology and a special applicator.
A Little Bit Western: Patio Lanterns
The shift of seasons always brings a lot of feelings to light. On one hand, it’s great to be done with winter.
Risk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence
Toxicity and salt effect from fertilizer can damage canola seed and seedlings, and reduce the return on investment for seed.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza: Minister Horner
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Alberta flocks.
A made-in-Alberta solution to battle wild boar
Alberta’s government has developed the Wild Boar Control Program to eliminate the destructive pest’s threat to crops, livestock and the environment.