The wildfire season has started early and aggressively in Canada's west and north. The immediate danger is to those under evacuation order, of course, but the wide-spread smokey conditions also impact air quality and crop yield, too. Overcast conditions, including smoke-filled skies, do lower the amount of sunlight that crop leaves intercept, and that can... Read More
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Canada’s agriculture sector is uniquely positioned to bridge political divides and drive economic growth, says Erin Gowriluk, executive director of the Canada Grains Council. In a recent conversation with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, Gowriluk outlined how a unified approach to agriculture policy could help address national unity challenges while also strengthening Canada’s international trade... Read More
The calendar is turning to June after a stretch of cool and wet weather has many Ontario soybean growers waiting for seeds to emerge, while others are still looking for an opportunity to plant the crop. What are the prospects for those struggling beans? How much yield potential remains for beans yet to be planted?... Read More
The introduction of Bill C-202 this week in the House of Commons has reignited discussions around supply management and Canada’s national trade negotiations. The legislation, with the same wording as previous efforts under different bill numbers, would prohibit Canadian trade negotiators from discussing supply-managed sectors during trade talks—a move that critics argue ties the hands... Read More
Think verticillium stripe is just a Manitoba problem? Think again. This increasingly common disease is spreading west, and by the time you spot symptoms, the damage is often done. In this episode of the RealAgriculture's Canola School, Jeanette Gaultier, technical service specialist with BASF, discusses where verticillium is showing up and what can be done... Read More
Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing opportunities and risk management challenges as we near the summer stretch. In this RealAg Markets discussion, Brian Comeault with Ireland Comeault Lafoy shares... Read More
Weeds are a constant thorn in the side of pulse producers, but some are proving especially tough to take down. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP AgIntellect, discusses what makes certain weeds so difficult to kill, and how pulse producers can manage them. Palmier explains that overwintering... Read More
Global wheat markets surged this week following a surprising downgrade in U.S. winter and spring wheat crop ratings. What does it mean for the overall wheat market direction? For this RealAg Market Update, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney is joined by Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy. The USDA dropped its winter wheat rating from... Read More
Move over, Greenbelt, the Foodbelt has entered the chat. Ontario is losing farmland at an alarming rate of about 319 acres a day, according to provincial data. That’s equivalent to losing an area the size of Kingston every year, says Mike Schreiner, leader of the Ontario Green Party and MPP for Guelph. Losing farmland risks... Read More
Large animal handling remains one of the most hazardous aspects of livestock farming, with unpredictable animal behaviour, high-stress situations, and physical strength creating the potential for serious injuries. From vaccinations to transport, planning and preparation are critical for protecting both animals and handlers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More