On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, we've got a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. We've also got an issues panel for you, featuring RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner. They'll be talking about: Nut production, alternative beverages, and greenwashing; Global shipping constraints; The upcoming cabinet announcement and what it... Read More
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There's a lot happening in the cattle markets as we hit mid-October (?!) already. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says the markets south of the border have held mostly steady, at around $124 for live cattle in the south, and $124-$125 in the north, while noting the cutout drop-off we are still seeing.... Read More
If you've had to go fill your fuel tank recently you've likely noticed a significant cost run-up. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says on average the price of gas is higher than it has ever been, at an average of $1.45/L across the country. There are numerous reasons for this, but... Read More
Massey Ferguson recently showcased a redesign of their 5S tractor. Available in three models ranging from 115 to 145 HP, the redesigned 5S series tractor delivers value and capabilities for hay and livestock producers. Derek Reusser, technical marketing manager at AGCO, says the new steep-nosed design offers operators great visibility. "For loader work for example,... Read More
Soybean harvest is well underway, and farmers are pushing to get soybeans out of fields in order to get their next crops in the ground. That push could depend a lot on variety maturity dates and planting dates and in this Soybean School episode, Bernard Tobin joins Horst Bohner, OMAFRA soybean specialist, to discuss how... Read More
Tar spot is taking a bite out of yields in some Ontario corn fields but there is hope that growers will have effective tools to manage the leaf disease. Characterized by tar-like speckling on the upper surface of corn leaves, the fungal pathogen has been delivering yield hits ranging from 20 to 60 bushels per... Read More
Welcome to this Thursday, Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. On today's show you'll hear from: Shawn Schill of Arthur, Ont.; A grain corn product spotlight with our show sponsor, Pioneer Seeds and area agronomist, Mike Weir; Ron Krahn of Brandon, Man.; and, Danny Ottenbreit of Grayson,... Read More
What's potentially on the desk for the next agriculture minister? What should be in the new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's mandate letter? Host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, for this episode of RealAg Politics. McCann recently wrote his own mandate letter of what... Read More
Goooood day. In this episode of the Wheat Pete's Word, your host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson gives updates on all things ag related in Ontario, and beyond. Also in this week's episode, Johnson has advice for scouting for fall armyworm in winter canola, when to harvest beans, corn stability, and much more. Listen on! Have... Read More
Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, guest hosted by Kara Oosterhuis. On today's show you'll hear from: Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, on record average highs for gas prices; Jordon Underhill of Canadian Dairy XPO, talking about their upcoming show plans for 2022; Lara de Moissac of RealAgriculture, on... Read More