Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is in the host seat today and will be joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Shaun Haney! They are also joined by Meagan Murdoch of H&K Strategies to discuss a number of topics, including: Trudeau admitting that things aren't great... Read More
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Agritechnica, the world's largest agricultural tradeshow for machinery and innovation, is set for November 12 to 18 in Hanover, Germany. Organizers of the biennial international equipment event postponed the 2021 show during the pandemic, but 400,000 visitors are expected to tour the show later this year at the Hanover fairgrounds as 2,600 exhibitors return to... Read More
If you've been watching live cattle futures, you know there is some significant strength making an appearance. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has been hitting new contract highs when it comes to live cattle futures — signalling strong demand and prices for cattle feeders in the United States. However, as Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More
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: Jenn Doelman of Renfrew, Ont.; Peggy Brekveld of Thunder Bay, Ont.; Jack Froese of Winkler, Man.; and, Jason Lenz of Bentley, Alta. Plus, hear from western... Read More
The next generation of rootworm control is set to hit Ontario fields in 2024. Developed through RNAi technology, PRIDE Seeds SmartStax Pro rootworm control G9 corn hybrids offers a three-pronged attack for control of this yield robber. Matt Chapple, product development manager with PRIDE Seeds, says this new trait will offer a third mode of... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Cherewyk of Pulse Canada to discuss pulse trade trouble with India; Matt Renkema of Sevita International on exporting IP soys; Bailey Elchinger of StoneX on the corn and soybean markets; and, Don't miss the... Read More
How come the corn plants are so tall this year? It's all about early season temperatures, says Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson in this week's Wheat Pete's Word podcast. Plus, listen on or download for later to learn about maximum nutrient impacts, root issues in disguise, cool weather impacts and more! Have a question you’d like... Read More
When it comes to biosecurity in livestock barns, who has been where, who is allowed where, and are they following the right protocols can be a tricky feat — no matter the size of the operation. The best of intentions can be there, but as we know, sometimes biosecurity can lapse in the rush of... Read More
The largest irrigation district in Canada is counting on above average snowpack this winter to replenish water supplies for the 2024 growing season. The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), which supplies water to over 500 thousand acres of farmland in southern Alberta, is no stranger to drought, and 2023 has been the sixth driest... Read More