From punishing rains in Ontario to below freezing temperatures in Manitoba, farmers across the country are seeing it all. We'll break it down in this episode of RealAg Radio, focusing on agronomics with: Justine Cornelsen, Canola Council of Canada, walks us through frost damage, and what to look for in fields that may have been... Read More
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Throughout her professional life, JoAnne Buth has seen change; forged relationships; and said 'yes' to opportunity. Born in Vernon, B.C. and later residing in Winnipeg, Man., Buth served as a senator for more than two years, representing Manitoba. Before becoming a senator, she spent roughly 13 years with the Canola Council of Canada, first as... Read More
On Friday's RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney has the following guests: RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse with the top ag news stories of the day; Anne Wasko from the Gateway Livestock Exchange is in for the Beef Market Update; and, RealAgriculture issues panel with Jeff English of ThinkShift and Andrew Campbell of FreshAir Media. Miss an... Read More
Despite last Friday's bullish Cattle on Feed report out of the U.S., markets on Monday opened with little impact, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in today's Beef Market Update. The report listed the May 1 inventory of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market as the highest since the series... Read More
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has requested financial support for its members from the government due to trade disruption between North America and China. The U.S. trade battle with China has created a concerning scenario for Canadian prices and market access. Last week, the United States unveiled plans to provide U.S. growers with financial support... Read More
When it comes to canola crops, it's important to keep the field clean from the start, in order to ensure your canola has the best possible chance at growing to its full potential. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Kara Oosterhuis talks to Keith Gabert, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, about... Read More
With most commodities seeing a big jump in Thursday's market, some analysts — including Brian Voth, president of IntelliFarm Inc. — are calling canola "the designated driver of the commodity party." While the rest of the grain market saw decent gains, canola inched higher in comparison. Canola closed up $0.70 in November closing at $473.... Read More
It's Thursday. Today on the show (after the obligatory basketball talk): Top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse. Soy Canada's Ron Davidson on soybean growers, trade disruption, and his thoughts on direct compensation. Are soybeans different than canola? The markets and planting progress with Brian Voth of IntelliFARMInc. Carlo Dade of the Canada West Foundation... Read More
The trade war between the U.S. and China has been a stress point for many people in agriculture. Soybeans are continually the focus of any discussion involving agriculture and China because of the appetite that the Chinese have had for the protein source. It is difficult to determine how much of the price fluctuation in... Read More
It's decision time for many Ontario farmers. As wet, cool weather maintains its grip on the province, do you listen to the markets and plant corn, or is it too late? How many heat units should you drop if you're sticking with the king? Is it better to plant soybeans? How do you get your... Read More