A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. has announced plans to build a 4000 sq. ft facility and hire nearly 20 new staff at London, Ont. This added build brings the location number to three for the company. The company also conducts agronomic and production research on cooperating customer farms, greenhouses, grow operations and universities across Canada. A&L… Read More
The 2019 federal election has come and gone and the Liberals have come out on top with a minority government. As projected by many polls heading into Monday’s election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party won by just 156 seats as of 11:30 p.m. MT compared to the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) who won 122… Read More
It’s Election Day for Canadians and also happens to be Agronomy Monday for RealAg Radio! On today’s show: A shout-out to Dr. Cami Ryan, time travel, and romanticizing hunter-gatherer culture (see below the player); A discussion on falling number issues and grading, with Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson; An Ontario and eastern Canadian harvest update; and,… Read More
While futures markets may be taking a bit of a breather, beef markets are holding strong, with trade into the U.S. and Japan up as well. “Well certainly markets in the U.S. have still been on an up-trend on the cash side,” says Anne Wasko, of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this episode of the… Read More
Those in the railway business are already starting to prepare for the winter months that lie ahead. As snowstorms hit parts of the Prairies in the last few weeks. some have wondered if that would put a strain on the movement of grain. David Przednowek, director of sales and marketing for CN Rail, says these… Read More
Hey, happy Friday! Today, on RealAg Radio, hear: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; What’s going on in the cash market, and what’s the difference in prices between U.S. and Canadian feeder cattle? Anne Wasko joins the show with a Beef Market Update; Are all the ingredients there for a grain backlog? David… Read More
There’s no doubt that the world of international trade has been rough and tumble the last while, but that doesn’t mean Canada shouldn’t continue to participate. Beyond just participating, Canada should be actively investing in agriculture’s major potential on the world stage now, and in the decades to come. It’s no secret to those in… Read More
If April’s run-up in pork prices was any indication, continuous volatility in the global hog market could run up retail prices here in Canada in the coming months. Kevin Grier, of Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting, says that African swine fever (ASF), the tenuous U.S./China trade truce, and soybean and hog export swings are… Read More
Ontario’s agriculture community has a lot to look forward to with the launch of the Canadian Poultry XPO scheduled for fall of 2020, and the next Canadian Dairy XPO set for April 1-2, 2020. Last year’s attendance surpassed 16,000 people. “I think the most rewarding part is the quality of the audience coming. They’re actually… Read More
As the world sits in anticipation for the trade war to end between China and the U.S., many remain uncertain around a recently announced trade truce. When it comes to agriculture, a lot of eyes were focused on the agreement that China would purchase $50 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods as part of the… Read More
Did you hear? For the third time, RealAgriculture will be covering Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Stay tuned to our website for all the coverage! Today, on RealAg Radio, hear: The top ag news stories of the day, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Alberta Beef’s Rich Smith joins to talk Bill 16 The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing… Read More
Whether or not a cost can be considered an expense or an investment often comes down to not just the return, but also the length of time an expense can offer a pay-back. While hoof care may seem like a cost, Brad Ingram, sales manager for Vettec Animal Health, argues that a cow serves the… Read More
Chances are, if you’re the cook in the family you might have looked at the grocery store flyer at some point before hosting people for a big meal — especially a holiday dinner. One person who looks at the flyers on a frequent basis is Kevin Grier, of Kevin Grier Marketing and consulting. Why you… Read More
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The United Farmer’s of Alberta Co-operative (UFA) has announced its Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) has picked the winners for its $100,000 grant. The three winning communities include Delia, Onoway, and Paradise Valley. RCF’s mandate is to improve the sustainability of farmers and ranchers in Alberta by improving access to funding for educational, recreational and cultural facilities… Read More