Grainews.ca recently consulted Virgil Reed, Founder, CEO of Reed Security on options to increase farmyard security. Not so long ago, farmyard security meant keeping a rifle and ammunition handy. “Farmyard security has always been an issue, but today there’s a lot more awareness about it due to events in the media,” says Reed.“Farms have poor response times from the police due to their remote locations, so farmers need to take more proactive measures and create a security... Read more

At least it's "Mostly Sunny"How close have your home's water pipes come to freezing this winter?Not sure? That's understandable—after all, pipes tend to be out of sight and out of mind.Until there's a big freeze, that is. That's when thousands of homeowners find themselves dealing with burst pipes and big cleanup bills. As pipes freeze up, the water inside expands as it turns to ice, splitting the pipe or causing joints to loosen. When the ice melts, the washout begins.Mid-winter is prime-time... Read more