Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Steve Twynstra of Alisa Craig, Ont.; Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and, Aaron Hargreaves of Brandon, Man. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with… Read More
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The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has issued its long-awaited decision on the merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern, authorizing the combination of the two railways to form the first railway connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The 212-page decision includes many conditions, but will allow CP to take control of KCS, forming… Read More
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has committed $343 million over five years to continue the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration of the University of Guelph, OMAFRA, and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO). The Alliance brings together academia, government, and industry to support Ontario’s agri-food sector through research and… Read More
Corteva, Bunge, and Chevron have partnered on a commercial collaboration to introduce proprietary winter canola hybrids for the U.S. market. The collaboration is focused increasing the availability of vegetable oil feedstocks primarily for the growing domestic renewable fuels market. “We’re pleased to work with Bunge and Chevron to bring a new option in the southern U.S…. Read More
As another season growing season approaches, farmers are once again planning for flea beetle control. This year planning comes with an additional question of what tools are left in the toolshed after re-labeling of lambda-cy insecticide products may limit use in 2023. One of the alternative products available is Pounce, an FMC insecticide. Prior to… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Schau of AgMarket.net on managing risk in the 2023 markets; Garth Hodges of BASF on why they are ending the hybrid wheat program; and Tyler McCann, Managing Director at Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, and… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show we hear from: Kevin McNew of Farmers Business Network, to discuss the markets; The Farm Credit Canada land value report; Wade Sobkowich of Western Grain Elevators Association on lambda-cy labelling challenges; and Curt Blades of Agriculture Equipment Manufacture Association on machinery… Read More
Following a 2021 partnership announcement with Microsoft, Bayer has now launched new cloud-based products for the agri-food industry. AgPowered Services from Bayer, in combination with the new Microsoft Azure Data Manager for Agriculture, will provide ready-to-use capabilities available for businesses and organizations, the company says. Companies that develop on-farm technologies can use the cloud infrastructure… Read More
There are many parallels between coaching and team sports and running an effective work force. Leveraging skill sets, managing personality conflicts, goal setting, and teamwork are just as relevant during the seeding season or harvest as they are on the pitch or playing field. For this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nutrien eKonomics! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss what to do after you have a soil test, identifying snow mold, and much more. You’ll also hear from Josh Linville, with StoneX, discussing the… Read More
Late last month, BASF announced it was abandoning its hybrid wheat development program for North America, but continuing the breeding program for Europe. Garth Hodges, vice president of North American seed business for BASF, has worked with the hybrid wheat program from the very beginning. “I actually was the one that started with a small… Read More
McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in its Coaldale, Alta. plant, doubling the size of its facility and output. Established in 2000, the potato plant currently employs 225 people. The announced $600 million investment will provide an economic boost for the region that will create 260 new jobs, the company says. Aligned with McCain’s… Read More
Ontario and PEI led farmland value growth for Canada in 2022, but each province showed a strong gain in value, according to the annual farmland report put out by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). As a whole, Canadian farmland value increased 12.8 per cent in 2022, an increase from 8.3 per cent growth in 2021, says… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the very first episode of RealAg on the Weekend, airing every Saturday at 4 pm on Saskatchewan radio stations 650 CKOM Saskatoon and 980 CJME Regina. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kara Oosterhuis of RealAgriculture to discuss some take aways from Commodity Classic. You will also… Read More
Enns Brothers Ltd., and S.H. Dayton Ltd., both of Manitoba, have entered into an agreement where Enns Brothers will acquire 100 per cent of the operating assets of S.H. Dayton Ltd. Enns Brothers is a John Deere dealer network with over 350 employees and agriculture equipment dealerships in eight Manitoba communities. Founded in Newdale in… Read More