Cash cattle prices have remained "amazingly flat" in recent months, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. "We've had basically two months of an Alberta fed cattle market, where we've been between $231-$235 per hundred weight. So we're kind of done for trade up here for the week because of the holiday," she says... Read More
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Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Charlene Wattam of Renfrew, Ont.; Steve Terpstra of Atwood, Ont.; Riley Anderson, Red River Valley, Man.; and, Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask. Plus, hear from western... Read More
The outlook for oilseeds like canola and soybeans remains uncertain as harvest gets into full swing across North America, according to Tyler Schau of AgMarket.Net. For canola — which obviously has a much smaller footprint across North America — Schau notes there has been good production in some areas of Canada and North Dakota, though... Read More
Farmers across Canada care deeply about their soil but Derek and Tannis Axten of Axten Farms take it to a whole other level. The Minton, Sask., farmers' commitment is is even written into their company's tagline — loyal to the soil. "The reason I like it is it kind of reminds us that everything we... Read More
Parliament is back in session, and that means it's time to fire up the political pundit machine! For RealAgriculture, that means the return of RealAg Politics. In this episode, hear from: Debra Conlon, Grain Farmers of Ontario, on Bill C-234, currently under consideration by the Senate ag and forestry committee, and an update on fertilizer... Read More
It's time to breakdown the hottest political topics here at home and with our neighbours to the south with D.C. policy analyst for Pro Farmer, Jim Wiesemeyer. In this podcast, Wiesemeyer and Haney jump in to a myriad of cross-border issues, shedding light on current political situations in both Canada and the U.S. (scroll to... Read More
The slide in the wheat market following the highs in July has slowed down in September, but North American wheat futures continue to grind lower, with no clear bottom in sight. "There's not a lot of new stories out there that could spark the bullish movement [farmers] want to see," says Tyler Schau, hedging strategist... Read More
Welcome to the third episode of a new podcast: "Frontlines — Geopolitics affecting agriculture," with co-hosts Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro, geopolitical analyst with Cognitive Investments and Perch Perspectives. Eagle-eyed (eared?) listeners will note this is a brand new name for this collaboration, but not the first episode. Tune in each month for... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Schau with AgMarket.Net on spring wheat and oilseed markets; A clip from episode one with Fred Young from our new podcast, the Farm Safety Roundup, with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services; and, Hear the top ag news... Read More
The Farm Safety Roundup is a new podcast series designed to promote health and safety culture to farmers, their families, and their workforce by advancing the conversation on prevention as a powerful tool. In this series, you'll learn strategies to prevent illness and injury, as well as be connected to resources to keep workers safe.... Read More