There's a noticeable gap on the Ontario winter farm conference calendar for 2025, as the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO) has now confirmed that it will not be hosting its annual conference in February. The IFAO has a long history in the province and is synonymous with the adoption of no-till and good soil... Read More
Year: 2025
The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Joined by Kristin Hoffman, a Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the episode underscores the importance of proactive safety measures to prevent injuries. "Unfortunately, agriculture... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brunel Sabourin with Antara Ag, and Jason Casselman with the Canola Council of Canada, to discuss the plan for a Canola Yield Enhancement pilot project happening this year in Manitoba; Hear a spotlight interview with Tim Gardner... Read More
A federal appeals court in the U.S. has sided with AGCO and Precision Planting in a long-running legal dispute with John Deere over high-speed planter patents. On Friday, Jan. 24, a judge with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld an earlier U.S. District Court jury ruling, ruling in favour of AGCO... Read More
There's growing evidence that cover crops have the ability to support "sustainably intensified" agriculture. That's the verdict from Purdue University associate agronomy professor Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. He makes a strong case to support the claim that cover crops have the ability to help agriculture produce more crops per acre while also preserving natural resources, including... Read More
Editor's note: This story was updated late January 27, 2025 with confirmation of Peavey Industries entering creditor protection. One of Canada's largest retailers of farm, ranch and rural lifestyle supplies is closing all its stores across the country and entering creditor protection. Peavey Industries, which operates 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations,... Read More
Herbicide resistance is an escalating challenge in modern agriculture, threatening crop yields and sustainable farming practices. “It’s important to be proactive instead of reactive” when it comes to managing herbicide resistance, says Rory Cranston, Cereals North American Technical Strategy Lead for Bayer Crop Science Canada. “It’s cheaper than the cost of having a problem then... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patti Durand on her new book on succession planning from the perspective of the younger generation; Clint Jurke with BASF in a Canola School episode on yield targets to maximize crop profitability; and, Hear a clip from... Read More
It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Driven by tightening supplies and strong demand by consumers around the world, beef has seen exceptional price appreciation. "Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever,"... Read More
The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations. It’s understandable—someone living in a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary might find it hard to grasp the challenges a rancher faces to produce the high-quality ribeye steak on their plate. Conversely, that same rancher might struggle to relate to the Calgarian’s daily life and... Read More