It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Locke Boarding House Museum State Park in Nicolaus, CA gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Nicolaus, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“We had an amazing experience with Always Best during a very challenging time. Their coordination”
“Great care for my husband, David Reynolds. We are happy with our caregiver Shristi”
“Eshneet with Always Best Care is an honest and trustworthy person. I would highly recommend”
“Eshneet is an extremely down to earth and caring individual! If you or your family”
“This is the best senior care services company in the Sacramento area, and it’s not”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care! Dan, the owner, is such a caring and”
“I’d highly recommend ABC Senior Services when looking for long term care for a loved”
“It’s been wonderful working with Carrie from Always Best Care. She took time to guide”
“Amanda Wild ' she is Great with Me, Helps with ever I Need, Helps my”
“This company is amazing. I would recommend it to everybody. If you have a”
“Your caregivers were superb. It’s not easy to support those at end of life and”
“Carrie was phenomenal in assisting us with finding a place suitable for my mothers needs,”
“We had the pleasure of working with Susan. We had an urgent matter that we”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory”
“Louiscea is always dependable and on time. Goes out of her way to get”
“Lynette Devan has been our caretaker since early January 2024. She is diligent, self-motivated, and”
“I have been with Always Best Care for about four years now, and I’ve always”
“Started working for the company a few months ago, it has been one of the”
“The caregivers are wonderful, particularly Shristi. She is such a gem and she has become”
“Victoria Bourke is a wonderful caregiver. She’s very supportive of my mom and me.”
“I was frantic and knew very little about how to care for my father at”
“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother”
“Grateful for my health aide Shannon. She’s a great listener, always ready to hear my”
“My husband has been with Always Best Care since the end of last year recommended”
“We had an amazing experience with Always Best during a very challenging time. Their coordination of services and quality of caregivers are exceptional. We were especially appreciative of the caregiving support of Brianna. She was not only intuitive, but also very compassionate and professional. We highly recommend them.”
“Great care for my husband, David Reynolds. We are happy with our caregiver Shristi S”
“Eshneet with Always Best Care is an honest and trustworthy person. I would highly recommend Always Best Care and Eshneet for helping your loved ones find the right senior care.”
“Eshneet is an extremely down to earth and caring individual! If you or your family are in need of some senior assistances, make sure she is your first call!”
“This is the best senior care services company in the Sacramento area, and it’s not even close. They hold themselves and their employees to a high standard and ethics that is rare in this industry. Shoutout to Eshneet, she does fantastic work hustling all around town!”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care! Dan, the owner, is such a caring and genuine human and goes above and beyond to serve the seniors in our community. I've also gotten to know Eshneet and she is wonderful to work with. There's no company I trust more to provide great quality and affordable in-home services to people I love.”
“I’d highly recommend ABC Senior Services when looking for long term care for a loved one. Carrie was caring, personable and knowledgeable. She took the time to get to know us and our needs to find a good fit for my mom. She was always available to assist us and made a daunting task manageable. God bless ABC Services and Carrie for the vital service they provided in our time of need.”
“It’s been wonderful working with Carrie from Always Best Care. She took time to guide my wife and me through the process of finding an affordable solution for my elderly father and placing him in a loving care home in the area. She also guided us through the VA process. Thank you Carrie and team for the wonderful support during a challenging situation.”
“Amanda Wild ' she is Great with Me, Helps with ever I Need, Helps my companion around the house, she is a very ,kind & giving person, your lucky to have her, she should move up in your company very Quickly, thank you for her Services, Chris Keane.”
“This company is amazing. I would recommend it to everybody. If you have a loved one your helper is available, dependable, loving. You will feel so comfortable knowing your loved one is in great hands.”
“Your caregivers were superb. It’s not easy to support those at end of life and the caregivers we had met us exactly where we were every day, blended in with our family, found ways to help us by identifying exactly what we needed and just taking care of it as opposed to waiting for us to delegate tasks. This was a huge blessing to us in our grief during a time of great difficulty. My dad had terminal agitation which took time to titrate medications to get comfortable. The caregivers moved with dad with grace and expertise to help him and us until we were able to get him settled and comfortable. This takes skill….and it showed in every way. From their soft tone of voice, redirection and agreeable attitude, flowing with his confusion and helping him feel safe until he settled. Not to mention a warm hand on our shoulder when we needed it, a snack or a drink when they recognized that we may have forgotten to take of ourselves. Zac, Tristin, Britni and Gabby were all a gift to our family as well as the organization they work for. Often times, caregivers are the lowest paid employees in their organizations. Please know, these outstanding individuals at the bedside supporting families are the face and heart of the work you do. Take good care of these amazing humans. Much love to ALL you for what you do in your community and keep up the good work! ❤️”
“Carrie was phenomenal in assisting us with finding a place suitable for my mothers needs, I am thankful so much. I would recommend Carrie to anyone who could benefit from her help.”
“We had the pleasure of working with Susan. We had an urgent matter that we really didn't know how to handle or how long we needed assistance, but she was so accommodating and incredibly helpful every step of the way. She was very kind, knowledgeable, caring, and responded quickly any time we contacted her. We truly felt like she cared about us and helping us in this time of need. We are so thankful for her!”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory care facility and I can honestly say I don’t think could have made it through such a difficult transition without her help. She helped me get through one of the most challenging times of my life. The compassion and care she showed me and my father was incredible. Going through the process of finding a place for your parent with a memory issue is so difficult and I highly recommend working with a professional. I recommend Carrie and Always Best Care to everyone I hear is trying to navigate that process. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my father.”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory care facility and I can honestly say I don’t think could have made it through such a difficult transition without her help. She helped me get through one of the most challenging times of my life. The compassion and care she showed me and my father was incredible. Going through the process of finding a place for your parent with a memory issue is so difficult and I highly recommend working with a professional. I recommend Carrie and Always Best Care to everyone I hear is trying to navigate that process. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my father.”
“Louiscea is always dependable and on time. Goes out of her way to get cleaning problems done.”
“Lynette Devan has been our caretaker since early January 2024. She is diligent, self-motivated, and VERY competent. She loves to talk and entertain my Dad - 96 - listening patiently to his sometimes disjointed stories and fascinating him with her own! She loves to be active, always anticipating our needs with vacuuming, laundry, food prep, etc. WITHOUT being asked! We greatly value her work ethic and loving care. Always Best responded to our request with this caretaker after a bad experience with another agency's caretaker who was content to play with his phone whenever he could and only doing tasks when asked/directed to do so - and then sullenly. Jim & Ray Moitoza”
“I have been with Always Best Care for about four years now, and I’ve always been impressed with the quality and professionalism of the caregivers they have sent me. As a disabled veteran, I appreciate a company that I can count on for short term and long-term care. My current caregiver, Louiscea D. is exceptional, trustworthy and always punctual. Always Best Care gets my five stars.”
“Started working for the company a few months ago, it has been one of the best companies hand down that I have worked for since moving to the area. They honestly care about you as a human they work with your schedule and try very hard to accommodate you. I can’t say enough about Dixie she is so sweet and caring she is the meaning of test others how you would want to be. lol as long as she is there I will be as well????”
“The caregivers are wonderful, particularly Shristi. She is such a gem and she has become an important part of my life for me and my family. She is caring and considerate as well as efficient. The billing department however needs improvement.”
“Victoria Bourke is a wonderful caregiver. She’s very supportive of my mom and me. She’s flexible in her schedule and always has a smile!”
“I was frantic and knew very little about how to care for my father at his home. Fortunately, I found Always Best Care in Rocklin, CA. Carrie spoke to me about their services on the phone and I started crying. For the first time, I felt there was a path to follow to provide the best care for my dad. Then, I was apprehensive about bringing strangers into my dad's house. Well, Shonda came for the weekend shift and I knew instantly she was a great fit. She was kind and gentle with Dad, but firm when needed. She took care of his feeding and medication needs. I loved her. Then along came Gabrielle, Gabby for short. She was on the Monday-Friday shift. At first I thought she was too young for this responsibility. But, wow, she was awesome. She took care of Dad and his feeding, medicine, movement needs. And, without me having to direct her, she cleaned dishes, took out the garbage, vacuumed, while he was sleeping. They were better care givers than I could be. What a blessing these ladies were at a time when my father and I were the most vulnerable. Thank you Always Best Care for being there.”
“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother with all her needs. Tori has a very special personality that makes my mom feel very comfortable. Tori has made this past year so much easier. Thank you for sending Tori to us. Tori is a definite 5 star. Secret word OCEAN”
“Grateful for my health aide Shannon. She’s a great listener, always ready to hear my stories, wants and needs. Thanks for sending me off to dialysis with a smile and waiting for transport to arrive.”
“My husband has been with Always Best Care since the end of last year recommended by the VA. The office staff is friendly, they answer phone messages quickly and work with our schedule to assign a health aide. We love our current health aide Shannon Rauson, as does our dog Luna. She preps meals, does light housecleaning around my husbands hospital bed, and washes my husband to get him ready for his dialysis day. Thank you Always Best Care.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Joiner Park in Nicolaus, CA with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Sammie's Restaurant or visit Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Nicolaus, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Nicolaus, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Nicolaus, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Analyst Ratings (Canada)The following are today’s latest 71 analyst ratings tracked from muliple analysts for Canadian listed and traded stocks with a summary for the coverage update:5N Plus Inc. (VNP:CA) – Target increased to C$21 from C$17 by National Bank due to accelerating growth and stronger revenue visibility.Adentra Inc. (ADEN:CA) – Target lowered to C$45 from C$51 by Stifel Nicol...
The following are today’s latest 71 analyst ratings tracked from muliple analysts for Canadian listed and traded stocks with a summary for the coverage update:
5N Plus Inc. (VNP:CA) – Target increased to C$21 from C$17 by National Bank due to accelerating growth and stronger revenue visibility.
Adentra Inc. (ADEN:CA) – Target lowered to C$45 from C$51 by Stifel Nicolaus, reflecting weaker growth expectations.
Aecon Group Inc. (ARE:CA) – Targets raised by Canaccord Genuity (to C$29 from C$25), Stifel Nicolaus (to C$24 from C$19), and CIBC World Markets (to C$29 from C$24) due to improving project visibility and execution.
Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL:CA) – Target raised to C$11.50 from C$10.75 by Stifel Nicolaus as steel demand improves.
AltaGas Ltd. (ALA:CA) – Target increased to C$48 from C$46 by Scotiabank due to stable cash flow and favorable energy market conditions.
Atco Ltd. (ACO.X:CA) – Target up to C$55 from C$54 by Scotiabank on strong utility and infrastructure performance.
Athabasca Oil Corp. (ATH:CA) – Target raised to C$7.00 from C$6.50 by RBC Capital due to higher oil production and pricing.
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (ATRL:CA) – Target up to C$131 from C$110 by Stifel Nicolaus reflecting strong construction backlog.
Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. (BDGI:CA) – Targets raised by Stifel Nicolaus (C$70 from C$63) and Canaccord Genuity (C$71 from C$60) on growth and infrastructure demand.
Bird Construction Inc. (BDT:CA) – Target increased to C$41 from C$36 by Stifel Nicolaus as project pipeline strengthens.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM:CA) – TD Securities maintains Buy at C$104.50; Morningstar maintains Sell at C$74, reflecting differing views on asset valuations.
Canada Packers Inc. (CPKR:CA) – TD Securities assigns Buy at C$20 and Morningstar maintains Hold at C$17, reflecting stable but moderate growth prospects.
Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR:CA) – Target down by Desjardin Securities to C$151 from C$155 due to softer near-term traffic expectations.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP:CA) – Target reduced to C$120 from C$123 by Desjardin Securities on lower short-term revenue visibility.
Capstone Copper Corp. (CS:CA) – Jefferies maintains Equal-Weight target at C$15, reflecting balanced commodity outlook.
Cardinal Energy Ltd. (CJ:CA) – Target up to C$8.50 from C$8.00 by RBC Capital on improved oil production and pricing.
Dexterra Group Inc. (DXT:CA) – Target raised to C$15 from C$14 by National Bank, driven by recent acquisitions and infrastructure tailwinds.
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. (DBM:CA) – Target down to C$10.50 from C$12 by Stifel Nicolaus due to slower construction demand.
Dream Industrial REIT (DIR.UN:CA) – Target raised to C$14.50 from C$14 by Desjardin Securities on strong rental income and property acquisitions.
Emera Inc. (EMA:CA) – Target up to C$72 from C$70 by Scotiabank due to stable utility operations and growth.
Enbridge Inc. (ENB:CA) – Target increased to C$68 from C$65 by Barclays Capital reflecting stable cash flows and energy outlook.
Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX:CA) – Ratings maintained by TD Securities (Buy) and Morningstar (Hold), reflecting steady production outlook.
First Majestic Silver Corp (AG:CA) – Target raised to C$22 from C$17.50 by Cormark and to C$22 from C$20 by National Bank on stronger silver prices and production.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM:CA) – Target up to C$38 from C$33 by Jefferies due to improved copper prices and mine performance.
Fortis Inc. (FTS:CA) – Target raised to C$73 from C$70 by Scotiabank based on stable regulated utility performance.
GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL:CA) – Target lowered to C$76.25 from C$78.75 by National Bank due to operational cost pressures.
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL:CA) – Target increased to C$102 from C$93.50 by TD Securities, despite an Underperform rating, reflecting margin improvements.
Granite REIT (GRT.UN:CA) – Target up to C$89 from C$87 by Desjardin Securities and maintained the Underperform rating due to sector headwinds.
Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO:CA) – Target raised to C$117 from C$115 by RBC Capital as oil prices support earnings.
Interfor Corp. (IFP:CA) – Target down to C$15 from C$19 by Raymond James on softer lumber demand.
IsoEnergy Ltd. (ISO:CA) – Target maintained at C$22 by Stifel Nicolaus, reflecting stable exploration prospects.
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN:CA) – Jefferies raises target to C$18 from C$16; TD Securities maintains Buy at C$16; Morningstar maintains Hold at C$13.50.
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC:CA) – Downgraded to Hold by Scotiabank, target up to C$7 from C$3.85 after reassessing project timelines and pricing.
Lundin Mining Corp (LUN:CA) – Target up to C$26 from C$18 by Jefferies on higher commodity production expectations.
Mattr Corp. (MATR:CA) – Downgraded to Hold by Stifel Nicolaus; target lowered to C$11.25 from C$12 due to slower growth.
Montage Gold Corp. (MAU:CA) – Target raised to C$8.75 from C$6.50 by SCP Equity Research on exploration success.
Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NEO:CA) – Target up to C$25 from C$22 by Stifel Nicolaus based on strong demand for rare earths.
Nexus Industrial REIT (NXR.UN:CA) – Target raised to C$9 from C$8.75 by Desjardins on rental growth.
Northview Residential REIT (NRR-UN:CA) – Target maintained at C$18 by TD Securities; Hold rating reflects steady but slow growth.
Obsidian Energy Ltd. (OBE:CA) – Target raised to C$9.50 from C$9 by RBC Capital due to improving oil prices.
Parex Resources Ltd. (PXT:CA) – Target up to C$21 from C$20 by RBC Capital reflecting stronger production and commodity pricing.
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. (PET:CA) – Rating maintained by TD Securities (Buy) with $44 target and Morningstar maintained Underperform and $31 target, reflecting differing views on growth prospects.
PRO REIT (PRV.UN:CA) – Target raised to C$6.25 from C$6.00 by Desjardins on rental income growth.
Russel Metals Inc. (RUS:CA) – Rating maintained by TD Securities at a Buy and $50 target, while Morningstar maintained Hold and $45.25 target.
Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. (SES:CA) – Target increased to C$23 from C$18.50 by National Bank due to project growth.
Shopify Inc. (SHOP:CA) – Target raised to C$237 from C$160 by Robert W. Baird following strong merchant growth and North American momentum.
Stantec Inc. (STN:CA) – Target up to C$175 from C$160 by Stifel Nicolaus reflecting strong project pipeline.
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU:CA) – Target raised to C$67 from C$62 by RBC Capital on higher oil prices and production.
Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK.A:CA) – Target increased to C$80 from C$74 by Jefferies due to strong commodity performance.
Tenaz Energy Corp. (TNZ:CA) – Target up to C$32 from C$24 by National Bank on improved drilling activity.
Trilogy Metals Inc. (TMQ:CA) – TD Securities raises target to C$5.50 from C$2.25 with a Hold rating.
Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) – Target maintained at C$14.65 by Stifel Nicolaus, reflecting steady uranium market outlook.
Waste Connections Inc. (WCN:CA) – Target lowered to C$273.50 from C$294 by National Bank due to cost pressures.
Waste Management Inc. (WM:CA) – Target reduced to C$339 from C$349 by National Bank maintaining Sector Perform rating, reflecting operational challenges.
WSP Global Inc. (WSP:CA) – Target increased to C$350 from C$317 by Stifel Nicolaus on strong project pipeline and contract wins.
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Rory Crowley, Chief Operations Manager at the Nicolaus Nut Company (now NicNut Farms) in Chico, CA, calls himself a “pseudo on-the-ground researcher.” His wife’s family has been farming in Chico for 30 years but he married into the trade. They farm 700 acres of almonds and walnuts on four ranches, following the vision of seeing a world where agriculture serves the social, environmental and economic good. Crowley’s background was academic research oriented with a particular interest in history and philosophy. It’...
Rory Crowley, Chief Operations Manager at the Nicolaus Nut Company (now NicNut Farms) in Chico, CA, calls himself a “pseudo on-the-ground researcher.” His wife’s family has been farming in Chico for 30 years but he married into the trade. They farm 700 acres of almonds and walnuts on four ranches, following the vision of seeing a world where agriculture serves the social, environmental and economic good. Crowley’s background was academic research oriented with a particular interest in history and philosophy. It’s an unusual choice for a future farmer, but today he says that serves him well because times have changed and pressures on farmers to adapt make his interest in experimentation a perfect fit. He’s created a number of test plots on the nut company’s Kittyhawk Ranch, their newest 275 acre property. Because it has everything from 2 year old to 15 year old trees and a variety of soils, it provides a good demonstration site for experimentation in regards to cover crops, soil health, and water efficiency.
Crowley has been putting quite some effort into adding cover crops to the orchards. He first became interested in it as an approach for supporting bee health, something that is critical to almond production. He also was aware of data from the midwest on the benefit of cover crops for soil health, but the research is just beginning on whether it would work the same way in California with perennial specialty crops like tree nuts. Crowley wanted to find out how a cover crop would affect the whole health of the ecosystem in an orchard, but the factor that pushed him into action was discovering that certain cover crops might have an effect on nematodes.
California is wanting farmers to transition away from conventional soil fumigants so four years ago, Nicolaus Nut Company was replacing a played-out 48-year-old orchard and decided to try a cover crop of mustard for its nematocidal effects before replanting. “We didn’t know what we were doing that first year,” Crowley relates. “But we planted it and we definitely did have a lot of bees in there.” They tilled it in and thought it worth continuing to experiment. Unfortunately, that first year they neglected to run any baseline tests. But before planting again they got some university research tests to help determine what the effects would be from that point on. Since then they have created four cover crop research areas. Some are studying nematodes, some nitrogen, some water. They are seeing the nematodes being reduced and believe the mustard varieties have been most effective. But, Crowley cautions that more research is needed because everything is very site specific. The soils on one part of the ranch are different than those further south.
Another key area for cover crop research on the ranch relates to water, both keeping it in the ground but also keeping the soil from washing or eroding away. There is a river on one side of the property that floods the whole ranch every year, causing quite a bit of soil displacement. Crowley estimates the ranch has been spending $10-20,000 dollars annually just to get the ground flat again for harvest. They found that using a cover crop to address this problem was one of its biggest benefits.
Of course, this then led to additional concerns. Plants need water to grow. Would a cover crop take too much water away from their normal crops? They are currently collaborating with Dr. Jeff Mitchell of UC Davis for an ongoing 2-year research project to find out. Crowley is cautious but quite optimistic about the preliminary results that show that with winter cover crops there has been much more water penetration into the ground, improved water-holding capacity, and, in general, there does not seem to be any inhibition of tree growth.
Crowley likes to quote a friend who used to tell him: “To be green, you still have to make the green.” He wants researchers to collaborate with farmers more in terms of the economics of various regenerative and sustainability practices. And he cautions other farmers not to think that cover crops alone are a panacea. In some cases, he emphasizes that using cover crops should be thought of as a long-term investment, especially in terms of replacing the need for as much nitrogen fertilizer. But he feels that testing in a small area before diving in deep is essential because there are operational challenges that often have to be addressed. He’s working with researchers at Chico State to find out exactly how much fertilizer nitrogen-fixing cover crops could replace and when that nitrogen is going to be released. Timing is critical in his orchards so he wants to know the results of the research before investing too much. For him, economics is a key component of pursuing approaches to sustainability. Nicolaus Nut Company currently spends money on 150-250 lbs of ammonium sulfate in the fall for a full production orchard. If using cover crops could significantly reduce that cost without adding too many other costs it would make a big difference in their bottom line. That is why he is devoting space on Kittyhawk to find out.
In drought-prone California, the public became deeply concerned about water use in the nut growing industry so significant efforts have been made to address this. Crowley says that in the last 30-40 years, nut growers as a whole have become 33% more efficient with their water usage because of innovations in irrigation. On the Nicolaus Nut ranches, they’ve made numerous changes over the years. Most recently they have been investing in variable rate irrigation. This requires doing a a highly technical analysis of the soil in the orchards before planting. Crowley explains that in just one 50-100 acre block of land they could have 5-15 different types of soils. Lighter sandier soils take water in quicker and dry down quicker; heavier clay soil takes water in slower and keeps it longer. Irrigating the old way meant some parts of the orchard received more water than it could use. But by understanding what kind of soil conditions exist in various parts of a property it is possible to set up systems more specifically calibrated to the different needs of different sections of the orchard. On their ranches Nicolaus Nut created three different irrigation types for three general types of soil. They’re seeing their trees doing very well with this approach and it helps their water use be more efficient. It cost time and money upfront to do the analysis and set up the systems but Crowley believes they’ll get all that money back and more.
Rory Crowley is quite excited about combining new approaches in a 2nd year orchard that has not been fumigated chemically. “That’s a big deal to us,” he says, “because for 30 years of our existence farming in the north state, we’ve chemically fumigated all the orchards.” It seemed essential to do this because they had high levels of nematodes on the property that can inhibit tree growth. But for the last three years they’ve planted cover crops (starting the year before planting trees) and have been participating in a research study involving biosolarization. This is a type of bio-fumigation that uses irrigation and plant matter (in their case, chopped almond hulls and shells) covered with plastic sheeting to use solar energy to encourage microbe growth that makes the soil more acidic and toxic to nematodes. Nicolaus Nut Company did a 45 day study and at the end found no nematodes left in the soil that was treated. They also found that they had increased the organic matter in the tree rows in the treatment area 1.25 - 1.5%. ‘That is almost unheard of,” Crowley says. “It doesn’t sound like a lot but it is a heck of lot in the course of two months!”
Crowley feels that this is a critical story that has to be told. “Dirt is really where our primary asset is. It’s not in our tractor, it’s not in our trucks. The dirt is what’s important. . . Our motto is that if you put life into the ground, you’ll get life out.”
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