On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, our issues panel, featuring Kelvin Heppner, Andrew Campbell, and Meagan Murdoch, break down: Whether Erin O’Toole has a future with the Conservative party; The recent rain storm in Ontario that’s wreaking havoc with crops; Skyrocketing fertilizer prices; and Who the next federal agriculture minister might be. Thoughts on… Read More
Now that the 2021 election is complete and we know who will be returning to Ottawa once Parliament resumes, the focus shifts to cabinet appointments and the upcoming throne speech. As of Friday, Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau has not yet held a post-election press conference, saying he wants to wait until all the votes have… Read More
Two days of heavy rain in areas of southern Ontario drenched fields of standing crop, closed roads, and caused streams and rivers to breach banks. Near London, over 100 mm fell in a short time, causing significant flooding. Farmers across the region posted rain gauge shots, photos of flooded fields, and images of the storm’s… Read More
It’s Thursday! That means a Farmer Rapid Fire here on RealAg Radio. On this week’s edition, you’ll hear from: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; Lesley Rae Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; and John Guelly of Westlock, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the… Read More
Croptimistic Technology and Combyne Ag have announced a partnership, effective Wednesday, September 29. Farmers across North America can use SWAT MAPS to show management impacts on soil, water, and air, the companies say. Through the integrated SWAT MAPS and Combyne Ag platform, called Combyne Connect, farmers will be able to show buyers their digital soil management practices… Read More
Farmers and ranchers in the drought-affected areas of Ontario will have an opportunity to access up to $15,000 per farm for well drilling and pond construction projects. Applications for the Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative will open later in September through Agricorp. The program will be retroactive to June 14, 2021. Ontario will provide up… Read More
This Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio is brought to you by the Canadian Canola Growers Association. On today’s show you’ll hear: Terry Betker of Backswath Management, on decision making and using data analytics or instincts; Dave Gallant of Canadian Canola Growers Association, talks about their cash advance program; and Brent Gloy of Purdue University, on… Read More
The initial dust has settled since the federal election, and it’s time now for many to reflect and analyze the results. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, joined RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney on Tuesday morning to discuss election night results. Coletto says there are two ways you can look at what ended up occurring…. Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC), in collaboration with several partners, has launched a sector roadmap for Canada’s plant-based food, feed, and ingredients sector. The roadmap outlines key actions that will help the sector reach its goals in a strategic manner, including supplying the ingredients for 10 per cent of the global plant-based food products by 2035…. Read More
One of the most data-intensive fields in Canada has received a $300,000 donation from BASF Digital Farming. The donation is as a part of its three-year commitment to support the Olds College Smart Farm. Made on behalf of the company’s xarvio Digital Farming Solutions brand, it benefits the farm’s HyperLayer data concept, a process that… Read More
This Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio is brought to you by Maizex Seeds! On today’s show, you’ll hear: A Maizex product spotlight with Steve Denys; David Coletto of Abacus Data, with insight into Monday night’s election outcome; and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture for a election result breakdown, from an ag perspective. Thoughts on something we… Read More
Ontario Sheep Farmers recently updated several online resources for its membership, including a new version of the price and profit predictability tools. OSF created this farm management tool in partnership with the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and recently assumed ownership and administrative duties of the resource to ensure… Read More
It wouldn’t be fair to have an election without an episode of RealAg Politics! The election campaign has been a speedy whirlwind, and co-hosts Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner are here to break it down for you — specifically from the agriculture perspective. SUMMARY The PPC has really gained some traction. Many are comparing them… Read More
What are the risks for the 2022 crop? Weather, of course, is always a factor, but what about the markets? What if we can compared the risks of the market declining, to the possibility of input prices further rising? Margins could be a heck of a lot tighter next year, unless commodity prices make moves… Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with guest host Lyndsey Smith. Today’s show features a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. There will also be an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Jeff Nielsen. They discuss: Election predictions; The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); and How… Read More