The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence; this old adage seems to be more true in the spring than at any other time of the year. Just because it's green, though, doesn't necessarily mean that it's ready for cows. So what do we do when feed supplies are getting tight,... Read More
Category: Livestock
What if the medicine your child needs stops working? Blame farmers. That's the message in a new series of ads and videos on social media that feature a parade of parent and health-type influencers raising anxiety that antibiotics won't work for their children because "more than 80 per cent of antibiotics in Canada are used... Read More
As dairy producers continue to focus on cow comfort and barn efficiency, flooring and stall design are playing an increasingly important role in herd health and performance. At the Canadian Dairy XPO, Bioret Agri president Adam Steward tells RealAgriculture that the company’s non-slip flooring systems have seen rapid growth across North America as producers look... Read More
If you picked up the physical mail in the last week (this is your reminder that it's still a thing), you'll likely have received the 2026 Census documents. The census is conducted every five years, and lucky for farmers there's an agriculture census that happens too. I say "lucky" somewhat tongue-in-cheek as it's a hectic,... Read More
If you’ve been following the cattle markets lately, you know we’ve been anticipating some strength. But what happened this week wasn't just "strength"—it was an absolute explosion. As we flip the calendar to May, we are officially in uncharted territory with new all-time cash highs and a supply-demand dynamic that continues to defy gravity. Here... Read More
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) has published a 2nd Edition of the Saskatchewan Rangeland Health Assessment for Native Grasslands. This updated assessment tool was a collaborative grassroots effort among several prairie stakeholders and builds on the initial 2008 edition, the group says. A range health assessment is a point-in-time evaluation of a... Read More
Phibro Animal Health Ltd., the distributor of Deccox 6% and Deccox-M to feed mills in Canada, says that is has received notification from Health Canada that it may resume the importation and sale of Deccox products. In a letter to customers dated April 23, Phibro writes, "We appreciate Health Canada’s review and the decision that... Read More
For decades, the world of agriculture has operated with a simple assumption and narrative when it comes to growth: more people equals more mouths to feed, which equals more demand. But a massive demographic shift is cresting on the horizon, according to a pork industry veteran who works with clients around the world. Todd Thurman... Read More
Drones and virtual fencing are quickly moving from concept to practical ranch tools, and the combination could fundamentally change how cattle are managed across large landscapes. Speaking at the first Ag Drone Summit in Camrose, Alta., Dr. John Church of Thompson Rivers University says both virtual fencing collars and drone technology have reached a tipping... Read More
Canada’s push to expand trade relationships is picking up speed, but not all deals are being met with equal enthusiasm—particularly when it comes to beef imports. Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), says that renewed negotiations between Canada and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, raises significant concerns for... Read More