Running a feed mill wasn’t part of Ian Middleton’s long-term plan, but it has evolved into a viable and locally-focused business in Sturgeon County, Alta. Middleton owns and operates Manawan Mills, a feed mill operation that processes grain into complete livestock feeds for species ranging from poultry to cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The mill... Read More
Year: 2026
North American beef leaders met in Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of NCBA’s CattleCon convention as part of regular tri-national meetings regarding the ongoing operation of an integrated beef supply chain across the three countries. Trade policy, affordability, and border access issues affecting the sector were top of mind for delegates from Canada, the United States, and... Read More
Changes to U.S. biofuel tax credit guidance under section 45Z are being viewed as a positive development for Canadian canola, though key policy questions remain unresolved. Speaking with RealAgriculture this week, Chris Davison, president and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, said an initial review of the updated bioful feedstock guidance suggests improved access... Read More
Forty U.S. farm and agricultural groups have launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements. The group calls the USMCA (CUSMA in Canada) one of "[U.S.] President Trump’s signature achievements and one that... Read More
Each year, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) hosts its CattleCon, featuring weather and market outlooks, a tradeshow, and plenty of networking events. The 2026 CattleCon happens in Nashville this week, and our own Shaun Haney is there to capture what's top of mind for the cattle industry. There's strong momentum in the cattle industry... Read More
February is rolling and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is ready for more agronomic curveballs! This week’s Wheat Pete's Word podcast topics range from global grain logistics and soil biology to practical fertility math and a strong defence of tile drainage. Pete also digs into listener questions on sulphur, phosphorus, starter fertilizer, and lodging risk, while... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this mid-week edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Andrea Brocklebank of the Canadian Cattle Association on her new role as Chief Executive Officer; Bryce Geisel of Koch Agronomic Services for a spotlight interview; Matt Makens of Makens Weather on a North American weather... Read More
Noise is an unavoidable part of everyday life on the farm, but it’s also a hazard that can permanently damage hearing, increase safety risks, and impact overall quality of life. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney sits down with Scott McLachlin, specialized consultant and occupational hygienist with Workplace Safety &... Read More
Managing herbicide resistance on the Prairies increasingly comes down to production decisions made well before the sprayer hits the field, says Dr. Charles Geddes, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, on this episode of RealAgriculture’s Canola School. Geddes says variable spring weather makes early-season weed control a challenge for many growers. Dry conditions can... Read More
Welcome and thanks for joining us for today’s edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Darrell Bricker of IPSOS on income, productivity and domestic challenges; Chad Garrod of Corteva Canada for a spotlight interview for Corteva Luxe; and, Chris Reynolds of Nutrien on Nutrien Ltd. unifying... Read More