Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Andrea Kent of Renewables Industries Canada and Jeff Harrison of the Grain Farmers of Ontario to talk about Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations. Also on today’s show, Dave Van Dam of WinField United joins the show... Read More
Category: Livestock
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are finalizing the process of moving duties of the Responsible Administrator of the national sheep traceability program from Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to CSF. The 90 day transition is set to conclude in December, 2026. All regulated livestock sectors under Part XV Health... Read More
JCB is filling the horsepower gap in its Fastrac lineup with a new tractor designed to combine high-speed transport with the power, hydraulics, and manoeuvrability needed for demanding field work. At the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, JCB North America Fastrac product sales manager Sam Ullyott joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss the new... Read More
The discussion of Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (MCOOL) is back in the United States, resulting in Canadian cattle producers facing renewed uncertainty surrounding cross-border livestock trade. Canadian Cattle Association president Tyler Fulton is fresh off a trip to the U.S. and Ottawa, and sat down with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to catch us up on... Read More
The numbers are rolling in and the seasonal lull of August for the beef industry is proving out in the numbers, but there are much larger issues looming large on the supply side, working their way into cattle and beef markets in Canada and the U.S. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, host... Read More
The federal government is standing firm on its decision to shutter seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities and a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) testing lab, formally rejecting a parliamentary recommendation to pause the shutdowns. In its official response to a report from the House of Commons Agriculture Committee, the government confirmed the... Read More
For Gerard Steenbeek and his family at Stonecreek Farms near Woodham, Ont., managing manure is a year-round job. With about 20 million gallons to apply annually, the dairy operation is looking for ways to put those nutrients to work when crops can use them most. In this episode of Profitable Practices, Steenbeek joins RealAgriculture’s Bernard…Read More
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the B.C. Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) are working together to help B.C. cattle producers whose grazing and hay supplies have been affected by this summer's droughts and wildfires. The two cattle organizations are connecting affected producers in B.C. with Alberta producers who may have feed, pasture, or cattle-feeding capacity available. Alex... Read More
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee's Farm Bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, advanced this week and is now awaiting consideration from the full Senate. This bill contains funding direction for several programs for U.S. farm families and rural communities, including crop insurance, disaster assistance and research funding, to name just a few areas governed by... Read More
When it comes to balancing the price of land and market value of crops up against a tight seeding window, some producers are looking to diversify the crop rotation away from the most common spring-seeded crops. Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, caught up with Kenny Piecharka, head of North America with KWS Seeds, to... Read More