Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They all plowed their fields in the fall. They used conventional “timed” cultivation to kill grass

As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become the 51st state. On the other side of the street were many First Nations people

Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early to ensure they would get it. Many farmers shopped early to make sure they wouldn’t

Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef and, in general, farm organizations, both English and French), I am reminded that all farm

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be taken across provincial borders unless it was processed and inspected in a federal plant. It

Ever wonder why some food or food products are a little less expensive in the U.S. than in Canada? For years, the U.S. has used lower taxes or tax deferrals for U.S. farmers during periods of low or no farm

A few years ago, when attending American sports events, men always took off their hats and held their hand on their heart while singing the Star Spangled Banner. Often there was a flypast by an air force jet, and sometimes

For many years now, I have been encouraging readers to ask the tough questions to your wanna-be politicians. I always enjoyed attending all candidates debates that were held in our county. Some years, some candidates looking to be the next

Last week at the coffee shop, I was asked, “How are the farmers dealing with these tariff wars?” That’s how this conversation began. Through the past years, Canadian farmers have been working to produce the safest, best quality food in

Anyone watching the trade fiasco on TV lately concerning the “leader” of our southern neighbour would wonder what his knowledge of working with animals (humans being at the top of the class) would be. Our farm has dealt with dozens