With the rise of the omicron variant, we’re watching COVID-19 once again disrupt the supply chain. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livstock Exchange says the markets are looking a bit defensive this week — especially the futures market. “We can see some of the slaughter disruptions that are going on with the absenteeism from COVID…. Read More
Year: 2022
It’s hard to believe the first full week of the new year is over. We are ready to be back in routine — and with that we’ve got a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange to kick off the show. Then, we’ve got a RealAg Issues Panel featuring: Alanna Koch,… Read More
Wheat is an emotional crop. It doesn’t cry or yell but it will tell you how it’s feeling, especially if it’s struggling in a field that’s compacted, has inadequate drainage, or is suffering from poor manure or nitrogen application. “Wheat shows everything,” says Russ Barker, Corteva/Pioneer Hi-Bred agronomist, who joins OMAFRA cereals specialist Joanna Follings and RealAgriculture’s… Read More
China and the Philippines have joined South Korea in temporarily suspending imports of Canadian beef following the discovery of an atypical case of BSE in an Alberta cow in mid-December. The Chinese customs administration has stopped issuing certificates for beef and beef products from Canada, while hides are still eligible for export, according to a… Read More
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI) will use $495,000 in federal funding to work with industry partners to develop a Canada-wide integrated genetic services system to help sheep and goat farmers improve productivity and increase supply. Working with the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association, Ontario Sheep Farmers, the Canadian Goat Society, Canadian Livestock Records Corporation, Centre… Read More
A Stanley Cup. The most wins as a coach in Detroit Red Wings history. Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in Vancouver and Sochi. Mike Babcock’s coaching resume is among the best, as he has been behind the winning bench for some of the greatest teams and the biggest hockey moments of the last few… Read More
A resolution from the dispute panel regarding dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) allocations has been reached, and the news is a bit, well, divisive. The panel’s decision includes the statement that because Canada’s reserving of access of 85 to 100 per cent of 14 separate TRQs for Canadian processors is “inconsistent with Article 3.A.2.11 (b),”… Read More
Funny how the week goes by so quickly. For this first Farmer Rapid Fire of the year, you’ll hear: Ryan Barrett of Belmont, P.E.I.; Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man,; Lesley Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; Sarah Hoffman of Three Hills, Alta.; and The top ag news stories of the day. Thoughts… Read More
Did this middle of the week sneak up on anyone else? On this Wednesday, mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Amber Mac, president of AmberMac Media and co-host of The Feed on Sirius XM, on technology and how remote environments aren’t living up to the hype anymore; Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade… Read More
There have been major disruptions to school schedules since March 2020 when the first wave of COVID-19 hit the shores of North America. Students of all ages, from elementary through university, have now faced several stops and starts, the full impacts of which are not even fully understood yet. As provinces such as Alberta and… Read More