Canada and the U.S. share a border, have integrated trade systems, and similar crop mixes. The similarities don't end there, either. Both Canada and the U.S. are dealing with trade disruption across several commodities, and are suffering from COVID-19 related shutdowns. There are differences, too, of course, and in this RealAg LIVE! Shaun Haney is... Read More
Category: Tradeshows & Events
When COVID-19 restrictions began in mid-March, it wasn't surprising that conferences and agriculture events were postponed or cancelled outright. Soon after, cancellations stretched into the summer months, or events moved to a virtual or online-only platform, and recent announcements of Agribition in the west and The Royal in the east seemed to be the final... Read More
After holding out hope into last week that the show could go on, organizers of the U.S. Farm Progress Show say they have made the decision to cancel the large farm show due to COVID-19. The event was slated to run September 1-3, 2020 near Boone, Iowa. "We're sad to report today that the changing... Read More
With no rodeos scheduled through the summer months due to COVID-19, many involved in the rodeo circuit are concerned as to how they can qualify for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). To answer this question, the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), has decided to postpone until 2021. Jeff Robson, with the CPRA, says it was... Read More
The Royal Agriculture Winter Fair, re-branded a few years ago simply as The Royal, will not run this November, the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a video posted on social media, The Royal says it will not hold the 2020 show, but will host the event November 2021. Due to our ongoing concern... Read More
Canadian Western Agribition, held each year in November at Regina, Sask., will have to wait one more year to celebrate its 50th show. Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced that in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, Agribition's 50th show will be postponed until 2021. The annual event features a cattle show, large trade... Read More
AgSmart — the conference that takes place annually in August, at Olds, Alta — has launched a virtual ag directory to assist with the connection between ag-tech organizations and producers. The directory, powered by AgExpert, will be free to access until the fall and will provide interactive listings and educational features of special ag-tech offers... Read More
Organizers of the World Dairy Expo have announced the 2020 edition of the show has been cancelled due to COVID-19. The largest dairy event in North America was slated to be held September 29 to October 3, 2020, at Madison, Wisconsin. General manager Scott Bentley says after meeting with government and public health officials, it... Read More
The Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX) has announced that its 2020 event, originally scheduled for April 1 and 2 and subsequently postponed, has now officially been cancelled. A statement from CDX says the final decision to cancel the Stratford, Ont., dairy industry showcase "was ultimately made by government and health officials with significant parameters around large-scale... Read More
Add Canada's Outdoor Farm Show to the list of events that will not be taking place in-person this year. The farm show was slated to be held September 15-17, 2020 at Woodstock, Ontario. On Monday, organizers for the Glacier FarmMedia-owned event said they are not moving forward with an in-person show this year due to... Read More