Now is an interesting time to be making decisions on old crop marketing or pulling the trigger on new crop pricing. Some farmers are well set for new crop, but market analyst Jonathon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research says there are three key factors that bear watching early in the new year. Looking very big… Read More
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We expect this last month of the year to fly by as fast as the rest of them. We’ve got a great lineup for you on RealAg Radio. You’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research, with a market update; Mark Gottselig of… Read More
There’s a market rally happening, but it’s harvest. What in the tarnation is going on with the grain markets? For that answer, we go to Jonathon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research, for this LIVE! Q&A. Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite social media channel — Facebook, Twitter,… Read More
Before we begin, a shout out to our southern counterparts celebrating Thanksgiving today. Then, with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney, hear: How a beef processing plant closure is hurting Ontario producers, with Joe Hill, president of Beef Farmers of Ontario; A product spotlight with Jamie Pegg of Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd.; and An update on… Read More
Today on RealAg Radio: Jonathon Driedger, senior market analyst, FarmLink Marketing Solutions; and Farmers from across Canada talk crop conditions, and ‘the year of adversity.’ Have feedback? Story idea? Send an email to Shaun Haney about the show at [email protected] or connect with us @Realagriculture on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use the hashtag #realagradio. RealAg Radio airs… Read More
Donald Trump won’t be president for another two months. He has yet to implement — or even clearly define — any policy or spending changes. And yet the U.S. dollar index has shot to its highest level in 13 years. Sentiment in many markets has certainly changed since dropping sharply on election night, even if the… Read More
Bayer has sent a purchase offer over to the folks at Monsanto, former ag minister Gerry Ritz thinks the federal Liberals should get moving with ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership, even if the U.S. isn’t on board, and planting continues across the country, despite dry conditions, frost and other challenges. As we catch up on this… Read More
The Canadian dollar could be settling in for some quieter time after a wild ride over the last year. In May 2015, the loonie traded at over 83 cents US. It then went for a slide, bottoming out in mid-January at around 68 cents before rallying aggressively, touching 80 cents in early May. The dollar has since retreated down to around… Read More
Dryness is becoming a serious concern on the western side of the Prairies, as seeding is getting underway. Meanwhile, cold and wet conditions have hampered progress in Ontario. Meteorologist Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc is one of the people we hear from on this week’s podcast. Also, Ontario farmers have lost their court case… Read More