First, on today’s show with host Shaun Haney, an update on the agreement-in-principle on Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal, then: More top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; When is the next generation really ready to take on management responsibilities? Patti Durand, agriculture transition specialist at Farm Credit Canada, provides perspectives on making… Read More
It’s a ‘big news day’ today, and the show starts there, with host Shaun Haney and RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse talking the resignation of Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Then, on the show, hear about: Building resiliency in the family farm, with Ontario pork producer and Nuffield Scholar, Amy Cronin; The new-normal… Read More
Whether it’s the USMCA, ‘new NAFTA’, CUSMA, or something else entirely, the trade agreement between Canada, U.S. and Mexico is making big news this week, and it’s back in our news at the top of the show. Then, host Shaun Haney guides us through conversations on: The direction we need to move in marketing our… Read More
In today’s show, host Shaun Haney shares some of his thoughts on the ‘new NAFTA’ and ratification moving ever closer. You’ll also hear: The top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; What the path for USMCA will look like (could ratification happen before Christmas?), with Carlo Dade of Canada West Foundation; and What shadow minister… Read More
In this episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney gives some of his thoughts on the controversial issue of seed value creation, and an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal. Also in this Agronomic Monday, hear: An update on trying to increase domestic processing canola and pulses, with Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel; About… Read More
Today’s episode starts with a listener’s feedback on a story from the CBC on how dairy producers are saying new transport regulations will mean male calves need to be killed when they’re born. Was this the right message to send? This listener thinks not. Then, on the show, hear: The top ag news (including some… Read More
RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is broadcasting from the Grow Canada Conference in Calgary, Alta. today, and we’re hearing about: Issues impacting agriculture, and organizing and collaborating in lobbying, with Mary Robinson of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture; Lobbying on behalf of the Canadian agricultural sector, with Pierre Petelle of CropLife Canada; A farmer panel with Ontario’s… Read More
We’re broadcasting today from the Grow Canada Conference at Calgary, Alta, courtesy of Syngenta Canada. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Jessika Guse, and on the show, you’ll hear: The top ag news; Ted Labun, of Syngenta Canada, on a new seed treatment option that deals with early stage blackleg; CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs,… Read More
It’s the last day of the Canadian Seed Trade Association semi-annual meeting, and that’s where we find RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney. Today’s show is jam packed with content from across the country. You’ll hear from: The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s, Jessika Guse; Highlights from the Ag Excellence Conference, with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin and… Read More
Today’s show is coming at ya from the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) meetings at Calgary, Alta. Host Shaun Haney speaks with: Bryan Briggs, Syngenta Seedcare, on the seed-applied insecticide Fortenza Advanced; Dave Carey, executive director CSTA, talks Seed Synergy, and options for value creation; Jonathan Nyborg, president of Canadian Seed Growers Association, with the… Read More
It’s the last Friday in November! Some might call it Black Friday, but we here in Canada would rather call it “we’re jealous of your Thanksgiving leftovers, America” Friday. On today’s show, hear: John Ibbitson, columnist with the Globe and Mail, about the Conservative Party’s leadership and dealings with China; Patti Durand, transition specialist with… Read More
Before we begin, a shout out to our southern counterparts celebrating Thanksgiving today. Then, with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney, hear: How a beef processing plant closure is hurting Ontario producers, with Joe Hill, president of Beef Farmers of Ontario; A product spotlight with Jamie Pegg of Honey Bee Manufacturing Ltd.; and An update on… Read More
Host Shaun Haney is broadcasting today’s show from the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance meeting in Calgary, Alta. In a special edition radio show dedicated entirely to hemp production, Haney speaks to: Ted Haney, executive director, Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, on policy, and the future success of hemp; Jeff Kostiuk, Hemp Genetics International, on agronomic learnings… Read More
Eight days later, the CN Rail strike is over. RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney takes a little credit for the agreement reached between the two parties as he planned today’s show all-around diving in deeper to how the CN strike is impacting producers across Canada. Tuesday’s show still surrounds the strike, but more so on what… Read More
Host Shaun Haney starts off the show with a discussion on the rail strike, and seven days in, he says, we need the government to take a much more active role in getting this strike settled. What do you think? Send us your thoughts (contact info below). Then, on today’s show you’ll hear: Matt Chapple,… Read More