Growth in the U.S. economy and the export opportunities that come with it are expected to offset some of the impact of low oil prices on the Canadian economy. The coinciding weaker Canadian dollar won’t hurt exports either, notes the chief economist with the Conference Board of Canada. “This is a good time if you’re... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
Fear is often based in misunderstanding — no one wants to be seen a fool, or, worse yet, no one wants to make a mistake. Our information-saturated worlds have collided with a new-found interest in food and health at a time when the average consumer doesn’t have a strong understanding of science and chemistry. This... Read More
Not every farmer needs a tractor with every available option — they just need one that fits all their needs. But does having a no-frills tractor mean you spend any less time in the cab or driver’s seat? Of course not, and that’s the inpiration behind the CASE IH 100A Farmall series tractor cab. In... Read More
Given the manner in which the provincial government took the reins on the neonicotinoid issue, I don’t think there’s much doubt in Ontario farmers’ minds that it’s serious about what it sees as environmental accountability from them and from others who connect with and influence Ontarians’ land, water and air. But if there is, activities... Read More
Officials from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. were in Geneva this week for World Trade Organization appeal hearings on U.S. country of origin labelling (COOL) law. In the podcast below, John Masswohl of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Kelvin Heppner discuss what happens next in the dragged-out COOL dispute resolution process, including when Canada could... Read More
With increasing scrutiny from both the public and regulators, it’s up to people involved in animal agriculture to explain how and why they use antibiotics, says a veterinary epidemiologist from southeast Saskatchewan. While media reports have been critical about antibiotic use in livestock and poultry production, Leigh Rosengren of Midale-based Rosengren Epidemiology Consulting says Canadian... Read More
Grains, for the most part, closed out the shortened trading week well below their mid-week highs as U.S. dollar-traded commodities faltered on the strong greenback. Canola bucked the trend, ending the week slightly higher as export and domestic demand continues to remain strong. Labour issues featured as the soup du jour though for the week... Read More
A relatively new product for the North American market, Geringhoff’s Horizon Elite XL corn header offers a rather unique feature — two stalk management options within one header. Real Agriculture’s Shaun Haney caught up with Eric Quanbeck, national sales manager for Geringhoff, at Louisville’s National Farm Machinery Show, to get a good look at how... Read More
Jack Chaffe, Jason Reid and Garnet Toms have been elected to the Beef Farmers of Ontario board of directors, the organization has announced. The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) held its 53rd Annual General Meeting recently at Toronto. Jack Chaffe will represent the feedlot sector on the board, and will serve a three year term.... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission is considering making changes to Canada's wheat classification system, including the creation of a new class of milling wheat with lower gluten strength. The CGC says it is seeking input on a proposal that would tighten the parameters for the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR)... Read More