What we describe as new technology is continuously changing; however, the impact it has on our cropping systems remains strong. Dr. Terry Griffin, cropping systems economist at Kansas State University has written a report for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on technology adoption, entitled "Precision Ag in a Digital Era." Although the word... Read More
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Reports of at least one hay shed fire in Ontario this week should serve as an alert to other farmers who took advantage of the dry, hot week in late May to put up dry hay. As Christine O'Reilly, Ontario's forage and grazing specialist, tweeted out on June 5, hay that was put up "dry"... Read More
Most Canadians have noticed a serious run-up in grocery bills in the last 18 months. Inflation has hit consumers at checkout lines, even at the most discount of discount stores. Which begs the question, how do you save money on food? This week, the RealAg team had its regular Tuesday meeting where we kick off... Read More
The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States' request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico's restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture. Canada's trade and agriculture ministers, Mary Ng and Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the decision on Friday, which was the deadline for joining the U.S. challenge under the rules... Read More
Conventional soybean varieties from Syngenta Seeds will now be sold under the Silverline brand. The announcement comes after the company announced early this year that it would move to a new licensing and distribution model with two licensees, Hensall Co-op and Jackson Seed Service, for the 2024 crop year. “The Silverline brand captures the essence... Read More
The current down trend for grains and oilseeds is being driven by weather here at home and around the world. In just the last couple of weeks the markets have bumped a little off the lows, most notably in corn. Why is that? As Ted Seifried, with Zaner Ag Hedge, explains, it's all being driven... Read More
Saskatchewan-based agriculture equipment manufacturer Degelman Industries is expanding, as the company has announced the acquisition of Renn Mill Center. With over 60 years of experience and based at Lacombe, Alta., Renn Mill Center designs and builds grain storage and grain processing equipment. The company's product lineup includes roller mills, hammer mills (grinders), bagger mills, grain... Read More
Cattle producers have reasons to smile right now, as strong prices and strong demand paints a rosy picture for the short-term. Hog producers, however, aren't so lucky as prices dip. At the same time, grocery bills are rising and consumers have tough choices to make on protein — will they keep buying beef, even at... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced the home of its new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office — Manila, Philippines. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, made the announcement while meeting with the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) on Wednesday. The Office is a joint venture between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food... Read More
Update, June 9: The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States’ request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture. The U.S. government's challenge of Mexico's ban of genetically-modified (GM) corn for common food uses is being closely monitored in Canada, specifically in the... Read More