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There is still much to navigate in the months ahead regarding China’s investigation into “dumping” of Canadian canola into the country. The initial cost to farmers with a tanked canola price is not to be understated, but the future losses could be much worse if China does eventually levy a tariff against Canadian canola seed... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney chats with: Mark Huston of Chatam-Kent, Ont.; Aaron Bowman of Hampton, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich of McDonald, Man.; and, Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alta. Also hear from western agronomist Jenna Gregoire with... Read More

Soil test results from across North America show levels of several key crop nutrients are generally trending lower — a sign that nutrient removal rates are exceeding the replacement of those macronutrients, potentially limiting crop yields. For example, 46 per cent of soil samples from across North America tested below the critical level of phosphorus... Read More

Prices for key fertilizer products, including potash and phosphates, have trended lower in 2024 but tumbling farm commodity prices are making it difficult to navigate input costs for the 2025 crop. In this report from the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, ADM Farm Direct Fertilizer’s Chris Meyer says he and his team are having... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Davison with the Canola Council of Canada on China trade threats to canola; Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research on the impact of China actions on canola markets and shipments; Hear spotlight interview with Tim Criddle for... Read More

The question is not whether Canada is actually dumping canola into the Chinese market — that’s bunk, says Chuck Penner — the real question is how badly China decides to punish Canada for its recent announcement of levelling trade tariffs on EVs, steel, and aluminum. Penner, founder of Leftfield Commodity Research and recently named 60-year-old, says... Read More

Innovation, research and development has helped Winnipeg, MB-based, XiteBio rise to the top of the list of manufacturers of agricultural inoculants and biological products in North America. XiteBio’s Western Canada regional sales manager Jared Joyal says the company is powered by its in-house innovation, research and development (IRD) team, which is “constantly working on the... Read More

AGCO is looking to strike a balance between power and versatility as it brings its Fendt 600 Vario tractors to North America. Farmers on this continent got their first glance at the new tractor last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Four models are available — the 614,  616, 618 and 620... Read More

It’s hurry up and wait for many anxiously planning silage harvest, edible bean burndowns, and fall fertility passes. As September gets rolling, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson encourages everyone to take a breath, call a friend to check in and use your Wheat Pete 15 for good. Got it? Good, then we move on to a... Read More

Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding. Is it worth it? While pulses have the ability to fix their own nitrogen, they may need a little help at the start of the year to bridge the gap between seed... Read More

Soybean cyst nematode is the number one robber of soybean yield in fields across Ontario. In many instances, growers don’t realize the pest is impacting yield because the damage is done underground as parasitic nematodes feed and reproduce on soybean roots and interfere with the plant’s uptake of water and nutrients. On this episode of... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ian Boxall, president of Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan on insolvencies and Canadian Grain Commission security program; Kristin Thompson with Beef Cattle Research Council on the importance of feed testing; China’s announcement on anti-dumping investigation into Canadian... Read More

China is launching an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada. The move is part of a series of actions announced by the Chinese government on Tuesday in response to the Canadian government’s announcement last week of a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports and 25 per tariff on Chinese steel... Read More

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses an update on the railway as well as the impact of carry over inventory on your outlook from the recent RealAgristudies data. He is then joined by Ian Boxall with Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan on another processor having their grain license revoked,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: A higher-than-expected GDP number for Q2 from Statistics Canada; Concerns about producer payment security as the Canadian Grain... Read More

How much financial trouble can you get into in 30 days? Depending on the situation, the answer could be “a lot.” That’s one of the major issues the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s president Ian Boxall points out regarding the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguard for Grain Farmers program. Boxall says the 30 day reporting period... Read More

Markets this week are ending the summer in a downward trend with both the U.S. and Canada having a down week in the cash, cattle, and wholesale markets. In the States, live, dressed and choice cutout all came in steady or lower. Labour Day buying is done and going into September it is back to... Read More

It really has been the year of the combine for Case IH. At Commodity Classic in March, the Racine, Wisconsin-based manufacturer unveiled its new 775 horsepower AF11 combine. And this week at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, the CNH Industrial farm equipment maker rolled out two new AF Series combines: the AF9 and... Read More

Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs. An investment in variable rate technology has to generate a return either through decreased costs or increased yield. In an ideal scenario, the use of VR technology does both. Anticipating what might be possible is key to adopting variable rate, says Herman Simons,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney chats with: Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; Brett Israel of Mapletown, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St.Francois Xavier, Man.; and, Kent Erickson of Irma, Alta. Also hear from eastern agronomist John... Read More