Last month, RealAgristudies asked farmers and ranchers across Canada for their perspectives on their involvement, support, and challenges with producer groups. Over 700 farmers participated to share their thoughts on: Producer group membership and participation Asking for check-off refunds, when available Effectiveness of producer groups Praise for what groups do well and where they need… Read More
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Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP). Host Shaun Haney is at the KAP annual general meeting and is joined by KAP general manager Brenna Mahoney to discuss the organization and its 40 year history. We then hear a producer panel with Harley… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by the Northern Pulse Growers Association! Host Shaun Haney is recording from the Northern Pulse Growers Association annual general meeting and is joined by: Erin Becker with the Northern Pulse Growers Association to discuss their organization; Dr. Joe Outlaw of Texas A&M… Read More
Agriculture, with its demanding nature, often requires individuals to be physically and mentally prepared for challenging situations. Farmers spend most of their days tending to crops or livestock, but don’t always commit time to caring for their own well-being. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney covers this critical topic in conversation… Read More
The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rates at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions, the province says. Saskatchewan has approximately 6 million acres of Crown land under grazing leases. Crown grazing rates are set annually using a formula based… Read More
Farmers Edge has entered into an agreement with its largest shareholder to take the company private, pending approval from other shareholders. The deal would see a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, which owns approximately 61 per cent of the common shares in the digital agriculture company, purchase the remaining shares for a price of C$0.35… Read More
Agriculture leader Mary Robinson has been named to the Senate, representing Prince Edward Island. Robinson is currently the vice-president of the World Farmers’ Organisation and is a managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies, a 6th-generation farm and agribusiness in Prince Edward Island. She is the past president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture,… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Bauman with Vive Crop Protection on herbicide formulations; Dr. Dave Hooker with University of Guelph-Ridgetown on crop rotations; Leon Pratchler with HumaTerra on the roll of biologicals can play when improving soil health; Plus,… Read More
Lactanet, created just over four years ago through the amalgamation of CanWest DHI, the Canadian Dairy Network, and Valacta, has announced changes to its membership structure. The organization, which is focused on dairy cattle improvement in support of Canadian dairy farmers, will have Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) as the only member representing Ontario dairy… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses: Grazing mentorship program with Grant Lastiwka from a recent Farming Forward episode; Ron with AGI on grain handling on the farm and how that helps with a lack of labour; Farm Credit Canada and the… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Saskatchewan farmer Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel. They discuss a number of topics, including: Sustainability practices and lending; Carbon tax cheques; Sticky inflation, and; Toilets (yes, toilets). We will also hear from Anne Wasko… Read More
Dairy Farmers of Ontario held a special board meeting on January 18, 2024, to elect its next board executive. The meeting followed the DFO’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where Murray Sherk, officially ended his final term as chair and retired as the board member for Region 8. Mark Hamel, board member for Region 11,… Read More
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, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, P.E.I.; Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ont.; Rob Stone of Davidson, Sask.; and, Daryl Tuck of Vegreville, Alta. Plus, we will hear… Read More
It’s time for the Frontlines podcast! Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments, to tackle the top geopolitical issues impacting agriculture. Up for discussion in this episode: Skirmish in the Red Sea — the U.S. is working to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the shipping lane Logistics are definitely impacted, but is… Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Lorne Hepworth, former vet, politician, and ag industry leader and future recipient of the Order of Canada; Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments on the issues in the Red Sea and the disruption to shipping; A spotlight interview with Barrie… Read More