Global grain supplies are heavy, cereal margins are thin, and optimism heading into spring may be running ahead of the fundamentals. In this markets discussion with RealAgriculture, Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing unpacks the current market tone across cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, pointing to a world awash in wheat and corn while canola and... Read More
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Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across industries, and agriculture is no exception. But beyond the hype and headlines, what does AI actually mean for Canadian farms today—and where does it realistically fit? In this episode of The Final Mile podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Mohamad Yaghi, vice president of AgExpert and Innovation Hub at... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: D'Arcy Hilgartner of RDAR on research adoption remaining a focus; Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update; Ravi Ramachandran of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview; and, Jason Deveau... Read More
Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More
Cattle markets are holding firm through what is typically a quieter stretch of the year, underscoring just how tight North American beef supplies remain. In this mid-February Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined Shaun Haney to break down pricing trends following CattleCon last week in Nashville. As the industry looks ahead... Read More
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, to talk about trade, a bridge, combine sales, and so much more. Plus, hear a product spotlight with Ambrely Ralph of ADAMA Canada, and don’t miss the RealAg... Read More
Alberta sees itself not just as a contributor to Canadian agriculture, but as a leader—and it wants the flexibility and infrastructure to match that role. During the RDAR Showcase held in January, Shaun Haney was joined by Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale, to talk about the province’s strengths, trade priorities, and... Read More
Like many farm and commodity groups across Canada, the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is trying to figure out what federal government's involvement in agricultural research and plant breeding will look like as cuts are made within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The organization that represents Manitoba farmers who grow wheat, barley, corn, sunflowers, and flax... Read More
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) has outlined two key resolutions it will bring forward to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual general meeting later this month, aimed at strengthening Canada’s approach to ag technology and innovation. Aaron Stein, executive director of the AFA, says the organization is calling for a national ag tech... Read More
Thanks for tuning into the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont. Stewart Skinner of Listowel, Ont. Jeff Bennett of Dodsland, Sask. Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man. Corteva Agronomist Brent Nilsson, based out of southern Alberta. Thoughts on something... Read More