The dairy industry has always been a part of the beef business but today the dairy herd in both Canada and the U.S. plays an increasingly important role in the beef production system. In the U.S., one in five fed cattle now comes from the dairy industry; some of those cattle are full dairy but… Read More
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Pulses, such as peas, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans, can be an excellent addition to a crop rotation as they fix their own nitrogen and even leave some for the next crop. The crops do have serious challenges, however, including aggressive root rots and diseases that can decimate yields, especially in wetter years. To unpack… Read More
Six national crop organizations are distancing themselves from the federal government’s Sustainable Ag Strategy (SAS). RealAgriculture has confirmed the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Pulse Canada, and Soy Canada have informed the government of their withdrawal from the SAS advisory committee. The committee, established in late… Read More
Farmers across Western Canada can expect to see plenty of new John Deere C-Series air carts rolling through fields in spring 2025. The company had 30 of the air carts in action across the Prairies and the western U.S. in 2024 and farmers will see the full lineup in the upcoming year. The C-Series includes… Read More
A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of British Columbia promises to deliver timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers. The $1.4 million program will focus on northern B.C. as the priority region. It will help veterinary clinics that provide livestock care with recruitment and… Read More
Even the most proactive person can find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling. For farmers, the combination of weather risk, tight timelines, high capital costs, and volatile markets can create high stress situations. Some stress is OK — it can be the motivation we need to stick with a difficult task or push us to see… Read More
Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC) has announced that applications are open for the 2025 National Farm Leadership Program. “Canada already has some of the best farm managers and increasing their leadership effectiveness is the next step. Few of us consider our own leadership as a competitive advantage, however research shows that leader effectiveness can account for… Read More
The mental wellness program that offers up to nine free confidential counselling sessions per year to Manitoba farmers, farm families, and their employees has received charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. The designation is a milestone for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program, says chair Marcel Hacault, in a Dec. 11 news release shared with… Read More
It’s not a surprising trend, as farmers have indicated that equipment is one place they’re trying to cut expenses, but sales of nearly all equipment classes on both sides of the border continued their downward slide in November. To break down the latest numbers put out by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), host of… Read More