Artificial intelligence can play a key role in detecting lameness and getting cows on the road to recovery to prevent lost milk production and the financial impact it can have on a dairy operation. In this report from the American Dairy XPO, Nedap's Steve Pavelski shares how the company's SmartSight automated lameness detection system uses... Read More
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Canada’s agriculture sector has the potential to be a world leader—but only if it confronts key structural challenges. That’s the message behind RBC’s “Next Generation of Growth” report, which highlights how talent shortages and declining R&D investment are holding back momentum across the sector. Lorna McKercher, national director of agriculture strategy with RBC, outlines why... Read More
As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) disrupts poultry farms across Canada for a fifth straight winter, a poultry veterinarian who oversees chicken farms across Western Canada says the Canadian government must move beyond decades-old policies and pursue vaccination as a tool in managing the disease. "Again this year, it’s had a significant impact in multiple... Read More
While fertilizer markets fluctuate regularly, it’s not every week that the word “tariff” sends tremors through the potash trade. But that’s what happened this week, as threats of U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash raised eyebrows and heart rates across much of the U.S. agriculture industry. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, says that,... Read More
Welcome to this special crossover episode of RealAg Radio and the Frontlines podcast! For today's show, Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group where they unpack the impact of global trade on national security, signals that come from Putin's visit to India, and interest in Venezuela. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future concept—it’s a real-time opportunity, especially in Canadian agriculture. As keynote speaker at the 2025 GrowCanada conference, innovation strategist Shawn Kanungo shared a compelling message: AI is not about replacing people, but about enhancing what they already do best. “Agriculture is a data business,” said Kanungo, stressing that... Read More
Versatile is rolling out several new sizes of its Fury HS tillage implement, expanding the lineup to better match a range of tractor sizes and field conditions. Product manager Leo Reznik outlined the additions — 15-, 18-, 21-, and 24-foot models — which join the existing offerings to cover working widths from 15 to 40... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Dr. Jocelyn Smith of the University of Guelph-Ridgetown and Greg Stopps with Pioneer Seeds Canada to discuss the rising risk of corn rootworm: where we are at with resistance to Bt traits, the risks of corn-on-corn, rotation solutions, lifecycle of the pest, and... Read More
The beef market is showing strong signs of recovery this week, with futures rebounding sharply and cash prices making up ground lost in November. After a volatile stretch, improved clarity around feeder cattle imports and holiday supply dynamics are helping reset expectations for year-end. In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More
The National Farmers Union (NFU) held its annual convention in Moncton, New Brunswick, last month where delegates from across the country gathered, debating and adopting policy resolutions. Among the items that drew national attention this year was a proposal supporting the exploration of a guaranteed annual income for farmers. NFU vice president of policy Phil... Read More