The Canadian Plant Technology Agency (CPTA) announced today that an agreement has been reached to allow commercially-grown Faller wheat into the U.S. via ADM and its approved affiliates. Farmers should note, however, that while there are now approved ports and terminals to take the wheat, beginning in 2014, all Faller wheat grown in Canada must... Read More
Category: Western Canada
There are a couple things, as someone who writes in the public domain, I don't ever really want to meddle in. Religion is likely at the top of that list, and I want to make it very clear that this column is not about religion at all. It's about misinformation that just so happens this... Read More
If you've been wary when fall-grazing alfalfa because of the risk of nitrate poisoning, you've been right to be careful, but for all the wrong reasons. Because alfalfa is a perennial legume, nitrogen is fixed and stored in the nodules of its root system and doesn't actually accumulate in the tissues (something that can be... Read More
In this edition of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko and Shaun Haney catch up on a few weeks' worth of news and market moves. Mid-November fat cattle supplies remain tight, leaving the feeder with a bit of leverage right now to, as Wasko says, "grind the market up into mid 120s, the highest we've... Read More
You're not alone if you've struggled with tie-downs, it seems. A colourful display and a pile of old, worn-out tie-down straps caught the attention of many of this year's Canadian Western Agribition's attendees. So, RealAgriculture took the opportunity to ask Dale Nevison, sales agent with Quickie Canada, more about the "last tie down you'll ever... Read More
In the last week, RealAgriculture.com became a totally big deal. Yes, we rolled out a podcast, the first of a few in fact, and these audio-only features will become a regular part of RealAgriculture.com's agronomy coverage. The podcast format is neat in a few ways: one, it's a bit longer, so we can explore topics... Read More
Changes to Canada's variety registration system and staying competitive and innovative were hot topics at this week's Canadian Seed Trade Association semi-annual meeting. Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz was on hand at the CSTA semi-annual meeting to announce a $100,000 worth of funding for the seed industry, but after that announcement the discussion turned to... Read More
For the last 20 years, Dr. Helen Thompson has worked on the research side of the agricultural industry with Britain's Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA). She recently left FERA to start work with Syngenta, a move that has caused a bit of a stir in the agriculture industry there. But, controversy or not, Thompson... Read More
If you’re among the many – including all the finalists in this year’s Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition – who believe a better understanding of modern farming should begin early and formally in schools, take heart. In early December, just prior to the Grow Canada meetings in Calgary, final steps will be taken to... Read More
We've said it before, and we'll say it again, the sprayer is really a multi-purpose tool on the modern farm. From pre-seed burn-off, to in-crop protection and fertility applications, to post-harvest, the sprayer rarely sits still on the farm. Because it's involved throughout the entire growing season, the sprayer could potentially be a great place... Read More