RCMP are investigating after a farm accident in rural Manitoba. Yesterday around 1:30 p.m. Blue Hills RCMP responded to an area east of Hwy 464, south of Brookdale, in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. Upon arrival, a 73-year-old man from the RM of Cypress-Langford was pronounced dead at the scene. Early reports indicate the man… Read More
Nuseed has announced Roger Rotariu as its new lead for marketing of North America. Rotariu is no stranger to agriculture having spent the past 25-plus-years working with companies such as Cargill and Bayer CropScience in various positions. Prior to taking on this new role, he was with Nufarm, Nuseed’s parent company, as the western Canadian… Read More
Today on RealAg Radio’s Agronomic Monday, hear about: Frost events, combining through mud, coming up with a Plan B, spraying after extreme frost, and more with Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson; Learnings on cover crops, and overcoming challenges, with Saskatchewan farmer Kevin Elmy; and From falling number to residue management — the consequences of wet weather… Read More
The Government of Manitoba has announced changes to the Water Rights Act, changes the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) say will make it harder — not easier — for farmers to control water on their land. The Pallister government has launched a “new approach” to the act which will streamline the approval process for producers and… Read More
A part of France-based Groupe Roullier, TIMAC AGRO has announced new operations and a research facility in eastern Ontario. TIMAC AGRO will offer plant and animal nutrition products and establish a research and demonstration site in Leeds-Grenville County. Ryan Brophy will be in charge of coordinating Eastern Ontario activities and to partner with Western Canada-based… Read More
October 7 to 13th marks Ontario’s Agriculture Week — a week to enjoy the produce, meat, and food that Ontario farmers grow and produce. A celebration of the fall harvest season, Agriculture Week is also intended to raise awareness of the economic impact of farming and agriculture in the province, recognizing those who work in… Read More
Imagine rejuvenating a tired pasture (without the need to break it up and start from scratch), while simultaneously reducing the risk of bloat in future grazings. Recent studies conducted on the Prairies have shown that including sainfoin in an alfalfa stand at just 20-30 per cent can significantly decrease or even eliminate the risk of… Read More
While choice cut out has come back down from its post-fire rally, the U.S. cattle markets are trending upwards after bottoming out roughly three weeks ago, says Gateway Livestock Exchange’s Anne Wasko. “Markets are making a move back up as far as cash cattle are concerned, so that’s good news following everything that happened back… Read More
Interested in having a RealAg personality speak at your event? Get in touch, says host Shaun Haney off the hop. Then, on this episode of RealAg Radio: A end-of-week banter with RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith; Perspective on the grain markets, with FarmLead’s Brennan Turner; How do cattle prices compare to this time last year? Anne Wasko,… Read More
When it comes to the Canadian federal election, many in the agricultural sector have been disappointed the industry hasn’t been much of a debate topic. Saskatchewan farmer Danny Ottenbreit agrees, so when the opportunity to participate in CBC’s The National about the election with Green Party leader Elizabeth May, he felt there was no way he… Read More
Paterson GlobalFoods (PGF) will be building a $94 million oat processing facility in northwest Winnipeg. The company says it will be located on roughly 600 acres adjacent to its existing inland grain terminal and ancillary businesses. Annually the new build will process up to 250,000 metric tonnes (MT) of raw oats from western Canadian farmers…. Read More
First, a shout-out to some fans who have reached out to host Shaun Haney. Then, on this episode of RealAg Radio: Top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; A product spotlight, with Nutrien’s Cristie Preston, on their ROI calculator; Could supply management offer a solution to dairy challenges in the U.S.? University of Wisconsin dairy… Read More
Those who trespass on Alberta farms will potentially face stiffer fines, as Premier Jason Kenney has announced upcoming changes to the provincial petty-trespass act in the upcoming fall session. “Alberta’s farmers and ranchers treat their animals well, and they have a right to run their operations without illegal harassment from militant trespassers. I’ve asked Minister… Read More
October is Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan, and farmers are encouraged to “tell their story” as part of it. “Agriculture Month is a time to highlight our connection to food and the role agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people,” says Agriculture Minister David Marit. “From primary production and research, to processing and technology, there… Read More
First, host Shaun Haney starts with news on a study that suggests there may not be enough evidence to support recommendations to lower adult consumption of red meat. Then, hear: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Ernie Sirski, farmer and chair of Soy Canada, talks about his open letter to Ottawa ahead of… Read More