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
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Cool, wet conditions have Ontario growers wondering when soybeans will mature and whether the crop can escape the impact of fall frosts. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Horst Bohner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist, to discuss what needs to happen in…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
After years of forward momentum on a trade deal with India, it seems progress has stopped, at least for now, as there are reports the Canadian side has paused negotiations. What exactly has transpired over the last few weeks is perhaps only known by those in the room, but the outcome — one of continued... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is stepping in today! You will hear from: John Barlow, shadow minister of Agriculture and Agri-food on Parliament's return and ministry mandate letters; Justin Funk of RealAgristudies, to discuss the most recent year-over-year inflation survey; and, A spotlight interview with Olivia... Read More