Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but signs are emerging that the market may be testing the limits of consumer demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to discuss cash cattle trade, beef demand, and the growing role of feeder cattle imports in... Read More
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While the Canadian cattle sector remains strongly opposed to any trade deal that could increase South American beef imports, Canada's fertilizer industry is urging the Carney government to sign a Mercosur agreement as soon as possible. Fertilizer Canada is calling on the federal government to fast-track negotiations with the trading bloc—which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,... Read More
As Canada navigates a period of economic uncertainty, attention is increasingly turning to trade policy, investment decisions, and the upcoming CUSMA review. While concerns about inflation and slowing growth remain, the bigger question may be whether businesses have enough confidence to invest and expand. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at the FCC Horizon event last... Read More
India's pulse market may be shifting from a political story to a weather story, and that could create new opportunities for Canadian growers. While trade discussions often focus on tariffs and diplomatic relationships, concerns about India's upcoming monsoon season are increasingly attracting market attention. A weaker-than-normal rainy season could tighten domestic pulse production and increase... Read More
Editor’s note: This episode of Frontlines was recorded June 5, 2026. Despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising concerns over global energy supplies, financial markets continue to signal confidence, creating what geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group describes as one of the more surprising economic disconnects of recent years. Speaking... Read More
The retreat in the canola futures market since breaking through $800 per tonne in early June is a typical seasonal correction rather than a longer-term downturn, says Chuck Penner of Leftfield Commodity Research. "Canola kind of became an island to itself," Penner tells RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney in this interview, noting the market got... Read More
Volatility returned to cattle markets this week following confirmation of the first New World screwworm case in the U.S., but the selloff proved short-lived as traders refocused on the underlying fundamentals of tight cattle supplies and exceptionally strong beef demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says futures markets... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas, about 35 miles from the Mexican border. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into... Read More
Higher interest rates, tighter margins, and questions around land values have many farmers wondering if another 1980s-style farm crisis could be ahead. In this episode of Mind Your Farm Business, host Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout of Farmer Coach and Maverick Ag to compare today’s farm financial picture to the conditions leading into... Read More
After surging to new record highs last week, cattle markets were hit with a sharp dose of volatility this week as traders weighed softer cash trade, growing feedlot inventories, and renewed uncertainty around beef demand. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the market tone shifted quickly ahead of the... Read More