The 31st AGM of Alberta Canola Producers Commission was held this week, and the new board of directors has been announced. Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. has been elected as the new chair, with Roger Chevraux of Killam, Alta. as the new vice-chair. Justin Nanninga from Neerlandia, Alta. was elected to represent region 5. The… Read More
Year: 2021
It’s Thursday! That means it’s time for Farmer Rapid Fire here on RealAg Radio. Thanks for tuning in! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is checking in with farmers about what they’re up to this winter; you’ll hear: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont. who has a cash crop operation, works closely with his extended family,… Read More
Heading into the busy seeding season, today’s RealAg LIVE! guests want to make sure you’re ready for the growing season ahead. Jan Morse of Loveland Products and Candice Robinson of Nutrien Ag Solutions join host Shaun Haney for a full discussion of Loveland’s Atlas XC, a biocatalyst product to aid in the availability of phosphorus… Read More
There was a glimmer of hope that in-person farm shows would begin again in early 2021; however, the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) has officially been postponed until February 16 to 19, 2022. The organizers says that although it had initially pushed the show into March, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has led show… Read More
Decision making is one of the most critical parts of any business operation. Often, the big or higher risk decisions are made by those in the most senior positions — the ones that have been around the longest. In a farm operation that is planning for or in the process of succession, determining who makes… Read More
If you’re on social media, listening to the radio, or watching TV today, you’re likely familiar with #BellLetsTalk day. For every text, call, tweet, or TikTok video using the hashtag “#BellLetsTalk,” or Facebook frame or Snapchat filter used, Bell Media will donate 5 cents toward mental health initiatives in Canada. Every year when this day… Read More
The federal and Saskatchewan governments announced $7.5 million in funding for livestock and forage research in 2021 through the Saskatchewan Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) on Wednesday. The $7.5 figure includes more than $4.1 million for 24 livestock and forage-related research projects, and nearly $3.5 million in operational funding for the Prairie Swine Centre and the Vaccine… Read More
Branding a farm is a concept that is maybe in its infancy for some farm owners. We all know the power of branding, and there are certain companies out there that all of us can think of, but what about your farm? There are farms that have retail or direct consumer models that if branded… Read More
Manure and livestock go hand in hand. Manure can be considered a by-product or waste, or it can be an important soil nutrient source. Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders is a seasoned composter, following in the tradition of composting feedlot manure her dad started almost 40 years ago. Andrea’s dad was also talking about… Read More
The group that has proposed the voluntary code of practice for grain farms across Canada has decided to adjust its timeline and hold another round of consultations in the fall of 2021. Consultations on the Responsible Grain draft code formally began in November 2020. Farmers participating in online or telephone consultation sessions over the past week… Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday episode you’re going to hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Justin Funk of Agri Studies, about decision making and comparing it across demographics in farming; Kelly Dobson of LeaderShift Inc., on leadership throughout a whole organization and… Read More
We’re getting to the time of year where the days are starting to get longer. By no means are we at the point of panicking to get seed plans solidified, but it’s never too early to start planning for #Seed20 or #Plant20. Joining Kara Oosterhuis for today’s LIVE! is Tom Greaves of Pitura Seeds, a… Read More
Rob McKinlay runs a 70-cow dairy near Woodstock, Ont., and has fully incorporated biogas capture into the farm’s feeding and energy system. Using manure and refused or spoiled feed as a feedstock, McKinlay’s biogas digester fully captures the energy produced on farm and uses it to keep the lights on and dairy farm humming with… Read More
From yield results, to clover benefits, and on to potash, this week’s Word is full of the regular fare you’re used to. But new for this week is something you’ve probably never heard before — a song and a name for Pete’s pick-me-ups. Checking in with neighbours, ultra early seeding, and barley fertility are all… Read More
One year in to navigating a global pandemic, it’s clear that the economic health of consumers is ailing, but it’s difficult to measure by how much; and until COVID-19 passes, any economic recovery in Canada is strained. “It’s interesting, when we think back to a year ago, just before the pandemic really began to bear… Read More