Despite industry expectations of a seasonal pullback, cattle markets are once again surprising analysts and producers alike, climbing higher in early October. Volatility remains the dominant theme, as prices fluctuate weekly in both cash and futures markets, while beef imports rise sharply to offset tightening domestic supply. “Every time the market kind of does a... Read More
Year: 2025
When it comes to seed choices, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Neil McGregor wants growers to focus first on genetics and select the right hybrid for each field. But he also wants growers to ensure their planters are fine-tuned to effectively plant the seed they've selected. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, McGregor points out... Read More
Welcome to the first episode in a podcast series focused on Unlocking Innovation for Canadian agriculture. To kick off the series, host Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, sits down with Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise, to set up the series and what to expect, building off of a cross-Canada face-to-face tour and a published report.... Read More
Welcome back to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today's edition of the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Jack Froese, Winkler, Man.; Kent Ericksen, Irma, Alta.; Kevin Buchner, Brownsville, Ont.; and, Pioneer agronomist Colleen Redlick out of Sask. Thoughts... Read More
The DEKALB brand has a long history of delivering strong seed genetics and crop yields to Canadian growers. And part of that success can be chalked up to the role advanced technology traits have played in protecting the yield potential of corn hybrids and soybean varieties. In this report from Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in... Read More
For decades, Canada’s agricultural research and development (R&D) system has been a driver of success, however, the context has shifted. Public funding has steadily declined, private-sector investments remain limited, and research does not always translate into tools that producers and processors can use. Stakeholders also define success differently. Governments and universities tend to emphasize grants... Read More
With 2026 seeding decisions on many producers’ minds, IntelliFarm’s Brian Voth offered a sobering, clear-eyed take on commodity risk right now: China's nearly 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola is a make-or-break factor for acreage decisions. For soybeans, the lack of U.S. buying by China weighs heavily on farmers' minds south of the border,... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has made a series of regulatory changes it says are aimed at reducing red tape and supporting the economic resiliency of Canada's agriculture sector. The seven updates to the Health of Animals Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations announced Wednesday are part of the Carney government's overall effort... Read More
The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced the launch of the Million Acre Challenge aimed at scaling regenerative farming practices across the country. A founding $7-million contribution comes from the Weston family, part of their broader $50-million commitment toward regenerative agriculture in Canada. The initiative is called the Million Acre Challenge to signal... Read More
Choosing the right canola hybrid can mean the difference between just making a crop and fully realizing yield potential. With a growing number of specialty traits and disease pressures to consider, making the right choice starts well before the seed hits the ground. Leigh-Ann Harder, technical services specialist with BASF, joins Amber Bell in this... Read More