Dale Cowan has seen a lot of changes in agronomy and its application over his career. Well known for his exploration of new technology, the AGRIS Co-operative agronomy strategy manager and member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame gets excited when he discusses the benefits digital technology is bringing to the practice of agronomy.... Read More
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Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan policy priorities ahead of the provincial election. Haney is then joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the impact of Hurricane Milton on the phosphate industry; Tyler Schau of AgMarket.net on the canola market... Read More
Steady to higher seems to be the common theme in the majority of cattle markets throughout North America. In the southern U.S., it looks like the trades are going to come in steady to one higher and the north is pretty steady with last week, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this... Read More
In early November, the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct four new members, including a forage breeder, a canola believer, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader. This is the first of four interviews, each featuring one of the inductees. Dr. Michael Eskin of the University of Manitoba is set to be inducted into... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of H+K Strategies, as well as Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both with RealAgriculture. The panel discusses a number of topics including: Bill C-282 supporters on Parliament Hill; The widening wealth gap between the upper class... Read More
Rural crime has been a major issue for a long time, but vehicle and equipment thefts appear to be rising. Farms are often remote and don't always have people around, making them a target for thieves. Farms are also situated miles from the nearest neighbour and much further from the nearest policing headquarters, so it... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Dan Petker of Norfolk County, Ont.; Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Ont.; Warren McCutheon of Carman, Man.; and, Mike Shewchuk of Blaine Lake, Sask. Also hear from eastern agronomist... Read More
When a market analyst tells you to "reward the market" by selling in to a rally, what does that actually mean? Is 20 cents enough? What about 50 or 60? Does it depend on the crop? The exact number of upward movement is probably different for everyone, says Tyler Schau, market analyst with AgMarket.net, but... Read More
As tedious as it may be, there's a reason producer and industry groups commit time to reviewing bills as they are presented in the House of Commons. Some bills are laser-focused on a particular topic or sector, such as the current Bill C-282 that aims to protect Canada's supply managed sectors in upcoming trade deals.... Read More
It's difficult to overstate the impact that Hurricane Helene has had and continues to have on southeastern states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Over 300 people have lost their lives, livestock have been killed or are still missing, and whole towns are without power or even passable road systems. Florida was also... Read More