Just because an animal does not overtly display discomfort, doesn't mean they don't feel any. This is true of prey animals — like cattle — where displaying pain may make them an easy target for predators. Because of this, it can be difficult to gauge how painful some procedures may be on animals. That said,…Read More
Category: Western Canada
I saw a placard earlier this year around the University of Guelph declaring food is a right. Well, if that’s the case, then those who produce food better have rights too, rights that are shared with the public, clearly understood and widely accepted. A step in that direction takes place May 14, 2013, at the... Read More
With the slow start to planting and seeding in 2013 many farmers have spent more time in their shops fixing equipment that in the field. Also considering the findings of this weeks poll, in my opinion, across parts of the United States and Canada this spring is going to be one that focuses on logistics.... Read More
At RealAgriculture.com we are always trying to keep farmers abreast with the latest in gadgets. That was one of the reasons Shaun Haney started the AgNerds series in the first place. Farmers love technology. Frequently we receive requests on what apps farmers should download. Recently Syngenta Canada released a new mobile site that can be…Read More
Well, winter won't end and seeding won't start, so Shaun Haney and Lyndsey Smith decided it was time to do something to shake things up a bit. Which, for many other media types, could mean writing a witty and intelligent editorial, but not for this RealAg team, no way. Instead, Haney and Smith zip through…Read More
2013 is a big year for 4-H Canada, as it's the year the organization marks 100 years of "learn to do by doing." Started in Roland, Manitoba, so very long ago, 4-H's particular style of teaching young farm kids about everything from animal husbandry to woodworking has evolved in recent years to include instruction for... Read More
Anne Wasko and Shaun Haney discuss the latest in the Canadian cattle and beef industry. Last week fed prices were positive which put a smile on the face of feed yeard owners but the corn market raced higher on Monday which seemed to circumvent the better mood. The issue has been the anecdotal calf losses... Read More
Elevators and ag-retail sites in several prairie towns will see new colours flying soon. As of today Richardson International Limited will take over certain of Viterra's elevators, ag-retail sites, oat milling properties and Viterra's share of 21st Century Grain Processing in the United States, plus a terminal at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Viterra released this... Read More
Seeding and planting across Canada has not got off to a leaping start in 2013. In the prairies it was snowing as late as yesterday while Ontario growers have been fighting their own version of poor spring planting conditions. See this weeks US pictures of #plant13 It seems to that kind of year when you... Read More
For some farmers, including wheat in rotation comes with a second decision — what type of wheat to grow? There are good options from hard red spring, winter wheat, CPS and even soft wheat. Depending on your area and marketing opportunities, each can be a profitable alternative to hard red spring. CPS wheat can be…Read More