Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire tour across the country, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont. ; Mark Brock of Staffa, Ont.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man; and, Devon Walker of… Read More
Year: 2023
What’s top of mind on the policy front this week? Well, there are some fireworks over grocery store prices and what’s really driving food costs, a plant breeding technique is edging ever-closer to the finish line, and farmers are weighing in on a proposed grain company acquisition. On this episode of RealAg Politics, host Shaun… Read More
Short-term bounces in grain prices should be viewed as selling opportunities in an overall bearish market, according to the president of grain marketing advisory firm IntelliFarm. The lack of bullish news on both the supply and demand sides of the balance sheets for most major crops has resulted in prices sliding over the last few… Read More
After a two-year review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has chosen the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to provide live cattle chain of custody tracking for the CRSB’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. CRSB says it is confident working with the CCIA will enable consistent implementation of its Chain of Custody Requirements and improve… Read More
It’s been a long process, but Canada is nearing a final decision on the use of gene editing in crop development. Krista Thomas, vice president of seed innovation and trade policy with the Canada Grains Council, explains the final assessment — that of feed for livestock — is nearing completion, as the consultation wraps up… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FCC AgExpert. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Brian Voth of Intellifarm to discuss the commodity market, plus we will also hear a spotlight interview with Sarah Boychuk for FCC AgExpert platforms. Haney will then round out the show with… Read More
If you’re waiting for a sign to pick up the phone and check in with a friend, this is it. Yesterday was Mental Health Day and host Peter Johnson wants you to take the Wheat Pete 15 challenge and call up someone just to chat. That’s just one tidbit from this episode of Wheat Pete’s… Read More
It may be surprising to learn that many of the assumptions made about the role of women in agriculture are based on rather old data, incomplete data, or anecdotes. To better understand the role of women in agriculture and the barriers, challenges and opportunities they face, Farm Management Canada, in partnership with CentricEngine, has published… Read More
What if there was a way to boost the number of acres harvested in a day by 20 to 50 per cent while reducing fuel consumption by a similar amount? It may sound too good to be true, but that’s been the experience of Darren Maddess after switching his New Holland combine from a conventional… Read More
Thanks for tuning into Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada on survey results on the role of women in farming; Hear a clip from a Talking Tile episode with Peter Johnson and Matt Williams; Mike Relf of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food… Read More
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is rearing its head again as migratory birds head south for winter. After a quiet summer, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed four new cases on commercial farms in Alberta and one commercial farm case in Saskatchewan over the past four weeks. There have also been at least two confirmed… Read More
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families. With this commitment, three programs — the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the In the Know program and the Guardian Network — will continue to be available to everyone who needs them. These… Read More
Every industry needs effective licensing and training to ensure customers receive high-quality service. On this episode of Talking Tile, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) drainage program coordinator Tim Brook for a look at the rules, regulations and training programs that drive Ontario farm drainage service… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson and Jeremy Boychyn with Alberta Grains to discuss a number of topics, including: On farm trials; Crop conditions; Soil testing; and more! Thoughts on something we… Read More
Why flexibility matters more than ever in 2024 TruFlex® canola was designed to deliver excellent control of critical weed species alongside unparalleled flexibility when it comes to application window and rates. This flexibility was originally intended to support growers in spending more time doing the things they love; however, as weather patterns trend towards extremes,… Read More