Cynthia Beck

Mental health affects decision-making on the farm

Farming is one of the most stressful careers, and that can affect your ability to make decisions

Reading Time: 5 minutes So many integral parts of running a farm business can cause stress. Finances, family disagreements, weather, long hours, lack of sleep, volatile markets, industry regulations and paperwork, uncertain crop yield, machinery breakdowns, technology, and the well-being of livestock are the most common. High stress levels are common on farms, but that’s dangerous because they can […] Read more






Rick Bieber presents at the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health and Grazing.

South Dakota farmer focuses on soil biology

Retired farmer Rick Bieber spoke at the Western Canada Conference on Grazing and Soil Health

Reading Time: 2 minutes Rick Bieber, a farmer from South Dakota, spoke at Western Canada Conference on Soil Health about the many practices he has implemented to improve his soil on his operation.



Sandra Ellis, CN’s vice-president for bulk, speaks at Canadian Western Agribition’s Grain Expo. PHOTO: MELISSA JEFFERS-BEZAN

CN optimistic despite potential strike risk

Senior executive tells Agribition grain panel that railway remains 'at the table'

Reading Time: 2 minutes A CN Railway executive says there's lots of track left ahead before it comes down to a labour disruption. The organization has been dealing with multiple workforce disputes over the past year, and another is impending.

The burning of the brand kicks off Agribition every year. Photo: Melissa Jeffers-Bezan

Agribition 2024 burning of the brand focuses on community 

Roughriders head coach Corey Mace launches Agribition by burning the brand

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 53rd Western Canadian Agribition kicked off on Monday morning with the annual burning of the brand. Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp said although the burning of the brand usually leans more politicaly with different dignitaries, this year they decided to focus on community. That’s why Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the one who […] Read more