The Canadian cattle industry and the U.S. cattle industry are intertwined, perhaps unlike any other agriculture commodity in North America. Calves, cattle, and beef all move south — and north — depending on economics, demand, and the weather. For this reason, what happens in the U.S. beef market has a major impact on the Canadian market… Read More
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What’s better than a Beef Market Update a day early? A Beef Market Update recorded in person! On this episode of the Beef Market Update, host Shaun Haney and Anne Wasko, of Gateway Livestock Exchange, sit down face to face to discuss: What happens at #CattleCon and what reports and analysis is up for discussion… Read More
The possibility that Canadian cattle and beef will face market discrimination if the U.S. government moves ahead with a new labeling rule is one of the main concerns representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) are raising while meeting with American counterparts at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Orlando, Florida…. Read More
The phrase work smarter, not harder is perhaps best applied when you’ve got no other choice — a one-person or two-person farm has no choice but to get creative when it comes to handling grain, the logistics of seeding and harvest, and more. But it’s not just farms with only a few people that benefit… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange with a Beef Market Update; Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, on what happened at Tuesday’s trilateral meeting between Canada, Mexico and U.S. officials at CattleCon24; Don Close with Terrain… Read More
Designed by Stara, Brazil’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, the Imperador 4000 sprayer claims to feature the world’s only centrally-mounted boom. The sprayer was introduced in 2010 with a mid-mount boom between the two axles, designed deliver more stability, better targeting and higher spraying quality, says Stara’s export area manager Douglas Fernandez. In this report from… Read More
You can’t take it with you. In this case, the “it” is the farm, and if you’re putting off transitioning the farm to a new owner or manager, you might be missing out on a huge opportunity to mentor and continue the success of the legacy you’ve built. The trouble is, most of us operate… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in house agronomist, Peter Johnson, on a number of topics including: the impact drainage can have on nitrates getting in to the water, strategies to reduce that, cover crop data, and more! Don’t miss… Read More
The U.S. Farm Bill is a huge, overarching piece of legislation that encompasses crop insurance, disaster programming, and so much more. Similar to Canada, hammering out the full details of each bill is a drawn-out process, complicated by partisan politics, competing priorities, and finding common ground. To dig in to several parts of the bill… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses: Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research with a pulse market update; Brent Derkatch of Canterra Seeds on their partnership with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League; Noah Bishop of ADM Fertilizer with a fertilizer market update;… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture. They discuss a number of topics, including: Team Canada approach; Increasing protectionism; A stalled trade deal with the UK; and Locking in picks for the NFL playoffs. Thoughts… Read More
CLAAS is the latest equipment manufacturer to share its plans to market autonomous tractors. At Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, CLAAS showcased an Xerion autonomy-enabled prototype tractor and a two-step process to automation. In this interview, CLAAS head of technology management, Christoph Molitor, tells RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney that the company’s first step will be a “co-pilot”… Read More
Last month, RealAgristudies asked farmers and ranchers across Canada for their perspectives on their involvement, support, and challenges with producer groups. Over 700 farmers participated to share their thoughts on: Producer group membership and participation Asking for check-off refunds, when available Effectiveness of producer groups Praise for what groups do well and where they need… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Host Shaun Haney is at the KAP annual general meeting and is joined by KAP general manager Brenna Mahoney to discuss the organization and its 40 year history. We then hear a producer panel with Harley… Read More