With farmland under pressure from urban expansion, conservation needs, and economic development, it raises the critical — and contentious — question: who should decide how land is used? Private landowners' rights are essential and rightfully expected in Canada, but there's also an argument to be made that the public has a stake in land-use decisions... Read More
Year: 2025
Farm safety is often overlooked in the hectic pace of daily chores, making training and emergency plans critically important. That's why winter can be a great time to focus on safety, says Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta. Courses such as FARMERS CARE, respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and confined space awareness are all available... Read More
Happy (frozen) Family Day to all who celebrate! Today's Agronomic Monday features Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson in conversation with host Lyndsey Smith talking about: The value of human interaction Enduring a real winter The many ways to manage lodging Nutrient stratification and tillage talk Plus, hear Sarah Foster of 20/20 Seed Labs and Amber Bell... Read More
More than three years ago, the federal government initiated a process to "transform" aspects of Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Focused on four main pillars — transparency, real-world data, modernization, and targeted reviews — the process has included convening working groups and holding consultations. CropLife Canada has been part of these working groups and... Read More
There’s a lot to get ready for to make sure the upcoming season is a success. There’s equipment maintenance, seeding plans, and more. You also want to be ready for whatever weed pressure may come your way. Bayer wants to make sure you’re ready with the herbicides you need for the specific conditions on your... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Todd Lewis, Saskatchewan farmer and newly appointed Senator on the appointment process and why he wanted to become involved; The Ministry of Trade and Export Development, Warren Kaeding on his trip to Singapore this weekend and possible... Read More
Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Hear the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. Host Shaun Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith both of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Farm... Read More
Canada has experienced some economic growth since coming out of COVID, but our pace of growth and productivity is nothing to write home about. J.P. Gervais, chief economist for Farm Credit Canada, says that there is always low hanging fruit when it comes to improving productivity, such as adding efficiency, economies of scale, and producing... Read More
Markets in the United States faltered this week. While prices hit a high two weeks ago, this week they settled $7–$8 lower than last week. Unsurprisingly for the time of year, packers have cut kills this week, but that wasn’t enough to support the choice cutout, which dropped $6.50. While the U.S. experienced reduced prices,... Read More
The unpredictability of what's going to happen on the tariff front has put Canadian businesses and government officials in a situation where it's difficult to know what, if any, steps can be taken to alleviate the uncertainty around U.S. business in the immediate future. With so much up in the air, maintaining cross-border communication is... Read More