Increased horsepower, improved automation and more technology are three of the key features John Deere is touting with the launch of its new F8 and F9 Series self-propelled forage harvesters. “A higher-quality forage output with more power, more precision and more uptime, that’s the focus of the new forage harvesters for our customers,” says Bergen... Read More
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Cleanfarms, in collaboration with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), is launching a five-year pilot program to support farmers in the Fraser Valley in recycling bale wrap and silage plastics. The project will start this year and run until 2029. Leveraging experience in preparation and collection of agricultural plastics for recycling, Cleanfarms is launching this... Read More
The introduction of Bill C-202 this week in the House of Commons has reignited discussions around supply management and Canada’s national trade negotiations. The legislation, with the same wording as previous efforts under different bill numbers, would prohibit Canadian trade negotiators from discussing supply-managed sectors during trade talks—a move that critics argue ties the hands... Read More
The leader of the Bloc Quebecois has introduced another private member's bill that aims to prevent any concessions on supply management in future trade negotiations. Bill C-202 is identical to Bill C-282, which was approved by the House of Commons in 2023, but died at the report stage in the Senate when Parliament was dissolved... Read More
What a wild ride for the end of May! From dust storms and wet fields to yellow corn and exploding rust, this week’s episode of Wheat Pete's Word is packed with real-time crop updates, disease alerts, and timely fertility lessons. Host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson covers all these topics, plus a unique sheep-and-goat grazing trial... Read More
In a unique blend of clean energy and biotechnology, Calgary-based startup Cvictus is “trying to tackle some of the world’s largest issues with our new technologies,” says Katrina Stewart, director of biotechnology and carbon reduction in this interview with RealAgriculture's Amber Bell. Cvictus says it uses a process called enhanced hydrogen recovery to process ultra-deep... Read More
Cattle prices continue to push higher, but the real story may be what’s coming this fall, and how early signs are shaping expectations. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to discuss the latest market movements heading into the U.S. Memorial Day weekend, describing... Read More
Canada's largest cattle feeder co-op is set to resume full operations on Monday, May 26, as it undergoes a restructuring process that includes evaluating whether its members meet criteria to receive loans backed by the Alberta government. A ministerial order that prevented the Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) from issuing financing under the provincial feeder... Read More
Producers are usually looking for an economical way to put weight on their animals, usually in the source of high protein supplements. To this end, distillers' grains (DDGs) seem to be an ideal fit. This byproduct of grain based ethanol production is high in crude protein, a moderate source of both fiber and oil, and... Read More
Sofina Foods Inc. has announced a deal to acquire Exceldor Cooperative, a significant move in Canada's chicken and turkey industries, particularly in Quebec and Manitoba. The proposed acquisition is subject to approval by Exceldor's member-producers and holders of investment shares, who will vote during their annual general meeting on June 5, 2025. It will also... Read More