The following article was originally from SiemensSays.com. I think it is a very insightful analysis into the recent announcements in the pork industry. Loan guarantees will help some producers. But, what is the criteria for a viable hog operation? The Canadian industry is currently losing $30 million a week. The situation is deteriorating daily. The [...]
SiemensSays.com – Jim Long President of Genesus Genetics €“ Our Observations
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ILC 2009: Dennis Laycraft VP at CCA – The Future Realities of MCOOL
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
At the International Livestock Congress, I spoke to Dennis Laycraft, Executive Vice President with the Canadian Cattlemans Association about the future realities of MCOOL. Many livestock producers on both sides of the border are very curious at to what will be the impact of this legislation. I have heard several Americans call MCOOL not food [...]
ILC 2009: Dennis Laycraft – VP at CCA – The History of MCOOL
July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
MCOOL has become a reality for the US, Canadian and beef industry. Sometimes it is beneficial to better understand an issue or situation by stepping back and examining how we got here. I asked Dennis Laycraft of the Canadian Cattleman’s Association at the International Livestock Congress to provide me with a history of the MCOOL legislation and what could [...]
Biotech Wheat Coalition is Formed to Push the Need For Biotech Wheat
May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Canadian, Australian and American wheat organizations have formed the Biotech Wheat Coalition “in support for more efficient, sustainable and profitable production of wheat around the world”. See the Joint Statment Here As RealAgriculture.com has discussed before the need for biotech wheat is rising and the usual roadblocks are presenting themselves as discussed by the Canadian [...]
Getting the Youth in the Beef Industry Politically Involved is Important
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While the demographics of farmers and ranchers generally follow an aging trend, there are still many young people getting, and staying, involved in the livestock industry. A prime example is a new group I have the privilege of helping to develop between the US and Canada. The Canada/US Young Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Forum is [...]
US Trade Policy is a Concern for Canadian Agriculture – Shaun’s Brownfield Interview
March 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A couple weeks ago I did an interview with Dave Russell (@russfarm) of the Brownfield Network (twitter feed) on the concerns that the Canadian Agricultural Industry has regarding the potential protectionist agenda of the United States through this economic crisis. The Brownfield Network is a great agricultural news resource with diversified news feeds as well [...]
Bill Lapp — Advanced Economic Solutions — Discusses the Commmodity Market Outlook
March 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
I just listened to Bill Lapp, an economist with Advanced Economic Solutions speak about the outlook for commodities in Edmonton. Lapp was very interesting, candid and provided great insight into the commodity market. The key points that Lapp focused on were: Brazil, Russia, India and China have led the world growth over the last 10 [...]
Vilsack and Obama Continue Protectionist Plan
February 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today, President Obama visits Canada and sits down with Prime Minister Harper. Currently, the Democrats are using the poor economy as an excuse to push their protectionist agenda forward. Canada and Mexico need to be very aware of what is transpiring and how it will affect agriculture in the future. Please do not think that [...]
Tiffin Conference – Larry Hicks – Managing Risk in the Beef Business
January 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Larry Hicks of Cattlehedging.com was one of the keynote speakers at the Tiffin Conference yesterday in Lethbridge. Larry spoke about the necessity of risk management in the beef business. Larry very clearly outlined what hedging is and that there is much more involved than calling your broker to buy or sell futures contracts. He emphasized [...]
Vilsack Out as Ag-Secretary?
January 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday, New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson withdrew his name from the appointment of Commerce Secretary due to a federal probe investigating campaign financing and an ethical business practices. According to very reliable sources, the NY Times is reporting tonight that Tom Vilsack may get the Commerce Secretary job instead. Before your head begins to spin let [...]
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