The current livestock feeding environment is not sustainable, according to John Oliver. Casualties continue to mount in the hog industry as major producers fall as a result of the high price of corn. The cattle industry is not immune to skyrocketing input costs either, as feedyards deal with the same issues around high commodity prices.…Read More
Category: Tradeshows & Events
It seems farming equipment gets bigger and bigger every year, but instead of only striving for bigger, Canada-based Jaylor developed its line of mini TMR mixers to suit any sized operation. From a self-contained mini unit, to a tractor-mounted version or even a pick-up truck ready mixer, Jaylor's line of mini mixers has a size…Read More
The name of the game for dairy at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show is automation. Lely Canada has been showcasing its robotic milker set up at the Outdoor Farm Show for 12 years, but has expanded its automation technology to feeding, cleaning and all things dairy. This year's show highlights all of these units. We caught…Read More
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2012 is set to get underway and RealAgriculture.com will be there throughout the event covering all the latest and greatest at the show. This year's event features all kinds of live equipment demonstrations, grazing demos, seed demo plots and more along with new products from some of the biggest names in…Read More
The western prairies have been described as a sea of canola. Floating somewhere adrift are crops like flax. Crops that are full of potential, but are at risk of falling to more profitable crops like canola and soybeans. Keeping these fringe crops afloat to develop some of that potential means finding better cropping systems. One…Read More
The face of Canada is constantly changing, however, a great deal of those changes happen so slowly they go unnoticed. But sometimes changes take place that can't help but be felt. Any of those shifts that involve the famous or infamous "baby boomer" generation tend to be some of the more noticeable demographic shifts. That's…Read More
As important as the domestic beef market is, the success of Canada's beef industry depends on exports. That means a continued focus on growing current export markets and looking elsewhere for new opportunities to market our beef. It's those relationships that will be responsible for growing the industry. SEE MORE ILC 2012 COVERAGE. Robert Meijer…Read More
This year's International Livestock Congress gave producers a chance to gather together to talk about some of the industries big issues. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association hosts the event that covers a wide range of industry topics from global economic issues all the way to individual efforts toward sustainable production. Martin Unrau is President of the…Read More
The 2012 harvest brings grain in the bin and the start of the farm show season focused on the 2013 crop. On September 11, 12, and 13th, Woodstock Ontario will be hosting the 2012 version of Canada's Outdoor Farm show. This years show will feature a full slate of displays and events that are really…Read More
Why is it that this topic of global economic recovery will not go away. What is taking so long for the global economy to start roaring again. It was a much more fun time Glen Hodgson, Conference Board of Canada provided RealAgriculture.com with his analysis of the Canadian and global economy. Glen breaks down the…Read More