Saskatchewan Agriculture is asking cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals after laboratory results confirmed that the disease was the cause of death in cattle in the rural municipality of Paynton, Sask. Anyone who suspects anthrax should contact their local veterinarian immediately for diagnosis, says a Saskatchewan Agriculture release. All... Read More
Year: 2025
The spring planting surge continues across Ontario and Wheat Pete has a full report on the buzz from the fields, including early planting progress, disease alerts, and a few head-scratching situations. In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, your host Peter Johnson looks to get a handle on early-planted soybeans; talks triticale success for livestock... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgristudies' findings on what farmers think government, including new ag minister Heath MacDonald, should be paying more attention to; Neil Townsend with GrainFox to talk about grain markets as planting progresses; Holly Little with Acadian Plant Health in... Read More
When it comes to plant roots and residue that help control erosion and contribute to soil health, soybeans always get a failing grade. But with advances in drone technology, the future will bring more opportunity for timely fall seeding of cover crops to better manage the poor contribution the oilseed crop makes to soil organic... Read More
In this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-host Evan Shout sits down with Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for a candid conversation about the state of ag policy in Canada. They start with a discussion on the role CAPI plays in shaping the agri-food dialogue, including the... Read More
Stripe rust has been confirmed in the Ontario winter wheat crop. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness plant pathologist Albert Tenuta shared the news at the Ridgetown agribusiness breakfast meeting this week. The disease can cause up to 50 per cent yield loss if not managed properly. It was confirmed after samples collected by... Read More
Politics is a ruthless game. The announcement of Mark Carney’s cabinet this week puts that fact on full display, especially for those of us watching from the vantage point of Canada’s agriculture industry. While the cabinet roster features some new faces and some familiar ones, one glaring absence from the agriculture file has left many... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Erin Gowriluk with the Canada Grains Council on a letter written to Prime Minster Carney; Derryn Shrosbree with 33seven Continuity Planning on part 4 of the continuity discussion talking about who gets your stuff when you die?; Geoff... Read More
With global trade uncertainty and growing U.S. crush capacity, renewable fuels are no longer just an environmental solution—they’re a key market stabilizer for the North American soybean market. Last week, Shaun Haney stopped by the Clean Fuels Alliance booth and caught up with Greg Anderson, Nebraska farmer and board member of the Nebraska Soybean Board,... Read More
Trade tensions, regulatory gridlock, and labour shortages are stacking up as key concerns for American ag retailers heading into next season. Richard Gupton, senior vice president of public policy and counsel at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), says this "triple threat" facing crop input suppliers is creating pricing issues and supply disruptions. Gupton says ag... Read More