Turn on Bloomberg, CNBC, or Fox News and just about every mainstream news outlet is talking about inflation. But how worried should farmers or ranchers be about inflation? In some ways, farmers or ranchers may be set up to benefit from inflation, says Shawn Hass of RBC Dominion Securities, in this interview with Shaun Haney... Read More
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Change is everywhere in farming and often everything seems to be in flux, whether it's markets, trade relationships, weather, or family relationships. Depending on the circumstances, farmers react differently to change says Heather Watson, executive director at Farm Management Canada (FMC). "Some people see that as unwelcome and unnerving; others see it as an opportunity... Read More
For the second consecutive year, Thunder Bay, Ont. dairy farmer Peggy Brekveld will lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the province's largest general farm organization. Brekveld was elected president by OFA's board of directors after the conclusion of the organization's annual general meeting on Monday, Nov. 22. Mark Reusser and Drew Spoelstra were re-elected as... Read More
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has announced its winning wheat growers after completing its pilot project year in 2021. Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Michigan Wheat Program, Michigan State University, and the University of Guelph, launched the Great Lakes YEN to help farmers and the industry... Read More
Canadian Western Agribition's 50th show is happening early next week at Regina, Sask., and after having to go virtual, the show is set for a return to in-person entertainment, shows, and business deals. Chris Lane, CEO of Agribition, joined Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio Tuesday to talk about meeting in person, purebred cattle, and all... Read More
Since the 40s, the number of farms in Canada are fewer and larger, a trend that holds every census. But digging in to a layer below that, are all farms getting a bit bigger year-over-year, or what does that dynamic look like? Plus, what factors are driving that average? Al Mussell, research lead at Agri-Food... Read More
With nitrogen prices continuing to soar, many farmers are looking for ways to manage the cost of fertilizer as well as meet crop demands for the key nutrient in 2022. This week, Corteva Agriscience Canada put a new option on the table for farmers to consider with the launch of Utrisha N, the company's first... Read More
Foodbanks are reporting more use across Canada, and any recent trip to the grocery store proves that lately the same amount of money buys less food. But what's causing that price hike? Al Mussell, research lead at Agri-Food Economic Systems, says that there are several things coming together right now that are increasing the cost... Read More
When parliament returns November 22, the Canadian government will be led by a 39 member cabinet that was announced earlier this week. Heading up the agriculture file will be returning Ag Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. Other departments with a significant impact on agriculture include the ministries of environment, trade, and health. On Thursday, RealAg Radio host... Read More
The Saskatchewan Seed Growers' Association (SSGA) is warning farmers that seed supply will be tight in 2022. But is the supply issue all related to the drought of 2021? "Primarily, we're looking at drought to be our main concern for the potential for seed supply issues," says Mike Shewchuk, president of SSGA, however he says... Read More