Let's put the gong show of a canola crop that was 2012 behind us and look ahead to 2013. Except that we can't entirely, because much of what plagued the crop this year is likely to be a factor next year (the one wild card being aster yellows). Clint Jurke, agronomist with the Canola Council... Read More
Category: Western Canada
Wheat acres and frankly wheat's reputation have taken a hit in recent years, overshadowed by canola's promise of big yields and big profits. Then 2012 came along and the crop totally redeemed itself. Even in the face of extreme weather and drought, this year's wheat yields and quality have put a smile on many farmers'... Read More
There are only a few days left for farmers to weigh in on impending changes to the Canada Grain Act. If all you've heard about so far are changes to user fees, you're not alone. Much of the media attention has centered on the costs of running the Canadian Grain Commission, because, for the most... Read More
Clubroot has been a major discussion in Alberta the past few years. With best management practices developed and breeders trying to solve the issue through genetics, clubroot is receiving research dollars and attention from the industry and farmers. Check Out the Canola School Alberta Agriculture has released an updated clubroot map for the province which... Read More
The hog industry in Western Canada has been knocked to its knees in recent months by high feed prices and negative margins. A large hog breeder, producer and feed company — Manitoba-based Puratone Corporation — is in the process of being bought by Maple Leaf Foods, the company's largest hog buyer. Amidst the fall out... Read More
The Canadian cattle industry has made continual gains in beef quality and safety and production efficiency, year over year, even in the face of significant challenges in the past decade. That's due in no small part to the tenacious nature of Canada's beef producers, but it's also a result of significant gains made through extensive... Read More
Hot on the heels of announcing a brand new school, RealAgriculture.com is pleased to announce a new feature of the site — Ask FarmLink. The Ask FarmLink series will connect grain producers with the market analyst team of FarmLink Marketing Solutions, encouraging farmers to send in their toughest grain marketing questions. Whether it's a question... Read More
After a year-over-year doubling of traffic to the site, RealAgriculture.com hired its first full-time editor this spring. Now, the site continues to expand in the form of a new school. Joining the line up RealAgriculture's production-focused Schools is the new Beef Research School — a series of 30 videos produced in partnership with the Beef... Read More
Canadian vintners will uncork new international market opportunities with the help of new government funding announced today. The investment of $160,000 earmarked for the Canadian Vintners Association will help Canada's wine producers increase exports in key markets. This investment ongoing international market development and trade efforts to increase the awareness of the value, quality, and... Read More
The world is a much smaller place than it ever was. When it comes to areas like feed grains, what was once a very localized trade is now increasingly international. That requires a new level of international awareness for producers, especially in times marked by historic highs and increasingly tight supplies. So what should we... Read More