On today’s episode of the RealAg Radio show, hear from: The top ag news, with news lead, Jessika Guse; Ontario dairy farmer and regular RealAgriculture contributor Andrew Campbell, on his recent opinion piece, If we don’t give a little, nothing changes: a wake-up call for rural Canada; An update on the canola/wheat markets with Terence… Read More
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We have a Liberal minority government in Canada, and that’s what we’re focusing on today, with a brief explanation on one that means, and analysis from different ag sectors. On today’s show, we’ll hear the top ag news from RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse, then, on the outcome of the election: Fawn Jackson of Canadian Cattlemen’s Association;… Read More
It’s Election Day for Canadians and also happens to be Agronomy Monday for RealAg Radio! On today’s show: A shout-out to Dr. Cami Ryan, time travel, and romanticizing hunter-gatherer culture (see below the player); A discussion on falling number issues and grading, with Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson; An Ontario and eastern Canadian harvest update; and,… Read More
Hey, happy Friday! Today, on RealAg Radio, hear: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; What’s going on in the cash market, and what’s the difference in prices between U.S. and Canadian feeder cattle? Anne Wasko joins the show with a Beef Market Update; Are all the ingredients there for a grain backlog? David… Read More
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney may be a little excited for what he calls “the best holiday of the year.” Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! Oh yeah, and today on the show: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Pierre Petelle of CropLife Canada discusses season 2 of Real Farm Lives; and RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey… Read More
Today’s episode of the show is a special one, recognizing World Mental Health Day. First, a shout-out to some programs and resources developed for rural and farming communities (links below the audio), then, interviews with: Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton, University of Guelph, who talks mental health, how it impacts farms across Canada, and what we can… Read More
From global trade to the Canadian election, today’s show is filled with insight and information. The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; From the World Trade Organization, to growing global subsidies for agriculture, research lead and founder of Agri-Food Economic Systems, Al Mussell, joins the show to talk about a new report on challenges… Read More
First, on this episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney talks about an opinion piece that asks if agriculture is sexy, and if that’s even what the industry wants for long-term sustainability. Then, hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; What’s going on with the USMCA? Carlo Dade, Canada West Foundation, joins to… Read More
Today on RealAg Radio’s Agronomic Monday, hear about: Frost events, combining through mud, coming up with a Plan B, spraying after extreme frost, and more with Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson; Learnings on cover crops, and overcoming challenges, with Saskatchewan farmer Kevin Elmy; and From falling number to residue management — the consequences of wet weather… Read More
Interested in having a RealAg personality speak at your event? Get in touch, says host Shaun Haney off the hop. Then, on this episode of RealAg Radio: A end-of-week banter with RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith; Perspective on the grain markets, with FarmLead’s Brennan Turner; How do cattle prices compare to this time last year? Anne Wasko,… Read More
First, a shout-out to some fans who have reached out to host Shaun Haney. Then, on this episode of RealAg Radio: Top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; A product spotlight, with Nutrien’s Cristie Preston, on their ROI calculator; Could supply management offer a solution to dairy challenges in the U.S.? University of Wisconsin dairy… Read More
First, host Shaun Haney starts with news on a study that suggests there may not be enough evidence to support recommendations to lower adult consumption of red meat. Then, hear: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Ernie Sirski, farmer and chair of Soy Canada, talks about his open letter to Ottawa ahead of… Read More
Today’s episode is a special one, featuring farmers from across Canada, with updates on crop conditions, harvest quality and yields, and much more. Hear from Kent Erickson and Kevin Serfas (Alberta); Rob Stone (Saskatchewan); Gunther Jochum (Manitoba); Peter Gredig and Shawn Schill (Ontario). Have feedback on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney via email [email protected],… Read More
Not to be outdone by 2018, it’s another Snowtember for Alberta. Today, on the show, with host Shaun Haney: Management factors and variety selection for lower population (but high yielding) soybean stands, with Matt Chapple, PRIDE Seeds market agronomist; Thinking about next year’s crop and field selection, with Sherrilyn Phelps, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers; and, Depleting… Read More
After a quick look through the RealAg Radio mail bag, host Shaun Haney takes us through conversations on: The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) ‘trade fiasco‘; Divorce – some thoughts on the recent Mind Your Farm Business episode, with Anjali Sharma, Davidson & Williams LLP; Trust – A lack of trust or a breach… Read More