John Anderson's start in agriculture wasn't glamorous or even intentional. As a young man, he was most interested in flying planes and making money with a paper route, but being told by his dad to get going unloading cabbage from a railcar set him on a path to one day build a global fresh produce... Read More
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When it comes to understanding weeds, their impact on crops, and challenges with herbicide resistance in Canada, chances are Dr. Peter Sikkema has been involved. With more than 40 years of experience in weed science, Sikkema is set to be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as part of its 2025 class. "I... Read More
Closer ties between the agriculture and energy sectors are needed to meet renewable fuel goals and strengthen markets for canola, according to Ray Daniels, lead for sustainability initiatives for BASF. “We’ve got to work together across different sectors to be able to advocate for this,” says Daniels, speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at BASF’s North... Read More
When a bag of canola seed arrives on the farm, most growers glance at the tag, but few stop to consider just how much information it holds. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, BASF technical service specialist Dana Riley explains that the humble seed tag is a bit like a luggage tag at the... Read More
In this third episode of the Unlocking Innovation podcast, host Shaun Haney sits down with Darrell Petras, of the Canadian Agri-food Automation and Intelligence Network, Dana McCauley, CEO of the Canadian Food Innovation Network, and Dave Smardon, CEO of BioEnterprise Canada, to dig into the challenge of building stronger links between farmers, innovators and investors.... Read More
When drought or flood threatens forage supplies, flexibility becomes the foundation of profitability. That’s a principle Bluesette Campbell and her family have put into practice at B-C Ranch (pronounced B bar C) in northwest Saskatchewan, where rotational grazing is key to both profit and sustainability. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Campbell explains that... Read More
For many in the Canadian agriculture industry, the names Tom and Jane Funk evoke fond memories of learning at the University of Guelph. While the Funks have retired from teaching, their commitment to supporting the industry continues with the establishment of the Tom & Jane Funk Agri-Marketing Bursary. The couple donated an initial $50,000 endowment... Read More
Other countries have it, so why don't we? The 'it' is more market transparency in the form of an export sales reporting program, and a coalition of Canadian farm groups is urging the federal government to act on a long-standing request to implement such a program for key crops. Jake Leguee, a grain farmer from... Read More
Ontario Corn Fed Beef is among the first Canadian partners stepping into the Million Acre Challenge, a regenerative agriculture initiative kicked off with $7 million through the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Ag (CANZA). The program was highlighted during the GLOBE Food Leadership Summit, where RealAgriculture spoke with Ontario Corn Fed Beef’s John Baker about why... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Angela Straathof, agricultural research strategist, and Lara de Moissac, agronomy programs specialist with Alberta Grains. They discuss setting up on-farm trials, the differences between plot and large-scale trials, their value, and tips for getting the most out of the data! This episode of... Read More