The Agri-Trade Equipment Expo held at Westerner Park at Red Deer, Alta. will go ahead as planned from November 11th to 13th this year. Yes, you read that right: a live agriculture event is still happening in 2020. Well, sort of live. In a video released by Agri-Trade management, an interactive display in some exhibits… Read More
Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 26: Bean dry-down, the power of the plow, and the magic of manure
In agronomy, sometimes it’s what you don’t do that adds value. At this time of year, that could mean not going in too early with a pre-harvest burn-down product, or parking the plow. In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson tallies up the early results on the Ontario wheat crop, why edible bean… Read More
RealAg Radio, August 26: Online ag retail, China’s hog herd, and RealAg memories
We’re not sure how it’s already August 26th, but somehow time just keeps on flying. And on that note, it’s time for our midweek edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Shane Thomas of Farmers Edge, with a clip from the… Read More
Weathering the COVID storm, the job economy, and interest rates — a RealAg LIVE! with J.P. Gervais
Today’s LIVE! segment features J.P. Gervais, chief economist with Farm Credit Canada, and our illustrious host Shaun Haney to talk all about farm economics, Canada jobs numbers, and the latest analysis on global trends and interest rates. Tune in every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3 pm Eastern on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Twitch, for… Read More
Salford and Case IH buddy up on booms
Salford Group, Inc. and Case IH are partnering to supply Salford’s air boom application technology on the Case IH Titan Floaters chassis. The combination of Salford’s 350 cubic foot hopper design and 72-foot air boom will be known as the Case IH FA 1030, and will be available on the Case IH Titan 4540, with… Read More
Canadian Seed Growers Association votes against joining Seeds Canada
The Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) — the last of five seed organizations to vote on the amalgamated industry group Seeds Canada — has voted against joining in a vote of 337 in favour, 414 against. A two-thirds majority vote was necessary for the amalgamation to go forward. Seeds Canada is a proposed merger of… Read More
New project to use AI and data trust in breeding new yellow pea varieties for protein
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced a new project that will develop crop varieties to meet demand for plant-based proteins using novel artificial intelligence (AI) and data trust tools. A partnership between Sightline Innovation, DL Seeds, and SeedNet, will utilize lead-edge AI and data trust tools to optimize current plant breeding processes. The objective of… Read More
Wheat Pete’s Word, Oct 7: Slow-to-dry corn, target prices, checking in, and living roots
Did September feel a little cool? Well, that’s because it was. Not that the month was that cold, but it was cool enough, and cool enough on consecutive days that the Ontario corn crop is taking for-ev-er to dry down. In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson tackles some recent questions, offers encouragement,… Read More
WCWGA 50th anniversary convention cancelled
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) has made the decision to cancel its 50th anniversary convention. The convention was scheduled for November 24 and 25, 2020, in Regina, Sask. President Gunter Jochum says going forward with the convention wouldn’t be following health and safety regulations that are in place across the provinces. “We determined… Read More
RealAg Radio, October 7: BRM hyper-attention, canola biodiesel opportunities, and a Saskatchewan debate
With a blink of an eye, we’re somehow at October 7. We hope wherever you are, the harvest season is progressing for you well — and hopefully finishing up! On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Tom Hance of the U.S. Canola Association, on some… Read More