Wednesday’s edition of RealAg Radio, with host Shaun Haney leading things off talking about superstitions that may or may not bring rain. From there: Top ag news with Kelvin Heppner, including the quick resolution to the CP Rail strike; NAFTA news; new farm income and debt info; and Ag Minister MacAulay’s comments on farmers’ support… Read More
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Tuesday’s show, with host shaun Haney, featuring another jam-packed line-up of guests and topics: Top news stories, with Kelvin Heppner, including reaction to the Canadian government’s plan to buy the Trans-Mountain pipeline, the looming strike at CP Rail, Bayer-Monsanto gaining U.S. regulatory approval, Chrystia Freeland’s latest trip to Washington, and more. Chad MacPherson of the… Read More
Our Agronomic Monday (and Memorial Day in the U.S.) line up includes: Agronomy panel with Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson and Syngenta agronomist Steve Johns discussing spring weed control, super dry spring soils and much more; Rebecca Lee and Brian Gilroy of the Canadian Horticultural Council on what’s happening in the very diverse Canadian horticulture industry… Read More
What a week! To put the bow on a busy week in the ag world, here’s the lineup for Friday’s show, with host Shaun Haney: Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau discusses the passage of Bill C-49, the need for investment in transportation infrastructure, and Shaun even sneaks in a question about Canada’s plans for ratifying… Read More
We’ve hit the half-way mark of this next-to-last week of May and the weather has improved slightly in a few areas of the Prairies, as tinder-dry areas such as Brandon, MB, and Regina, SK, got some much needed rain. In today’s episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by Patti Miller, chief commissioner of… Read More
Shaun Haney kicks off Wednesday’s show talking about the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in rural towns (send him your favourite at the email address below or in a tweet with #RealAgRadio). From there, the show includes: Today’s ag news, including royal assent for the federal government’s long-awaited transportation legislation — Bill C-49, as well as the… Read More
Tuesday’s show, with host Shaun Haney: Today’s ag news, with Kelvin Heppner, including MPs rejecting amendments to Bill C-49 again, optimism about exports in U.S.-China trade, and Deere raising prices Bern Tobin on the Ontario election, with polls showing NDP momentum Ted Siefried of Zaner Ag Hedge on the market’s response to China news Kevin… Read More
It’s the Victoria Day weekend and farmers across the country are busy with planting, seeding and dealing with varying conditions. We have a great RealAg Radio agronomic Monday to push you through the end of the long weekend. Today’s show includes: Wheat Pete and Shaun discuss the wet start in Lampton and Essex county’s in… Read More
On Friday’s show, with host Shaun Haney: Top ag news, with Kelvin Heppner, discussing the missed NAFTA deal deadline, Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s trade mission to China, and more. Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock — can barbecue season help protein demand? RealAg Issues panel with Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner Favourite… Read More
On Thursday’s show, with host Shaun Haney: Top ag news stories of the day, including the NAFTA “deadline,” seeding updates & more (Kelvin joins Shaun for the final minute of news after scrambling to get back on-air after his power went out during the commercial break.) A new segment: Farmer Rapid Fire, Livestock edition, with… Read More
Shaun Haney kicks off today’s show sharing feedback about how taking a nap can help productivity on the farm before getting into the following topics and conversations: Today’s ag news, including the looming NAFTA deadline, wildfires in the Prairie Provinces, GFO’s Ontario election wish-list and more with Kelvin Heppner; Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc… Read More
We’re grinding through the week, and farmers are making great progress on crop planting and seeding across many parts of Canada. On today’s show: What are the seven habits of the best crop scouts? Adrienne Ivey: her recent TEDx talk in Regina has struck a chord with farmers and consumers. She shares her experience, and… Read More
As #Plant18 rolls on, it’s time for our latest Agronomic Monday with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney. Today’s show includes: Farmer Rapid Fire — seeding and spring updates with Jeff Nonay, near Edmonton, Alberta; Jim Hale, Lancer, Saskatchewan; Riley Anderson, Morris, Manitoba; and Jackie Jeffrey, Burks Falls, Ontario; Clair Langlois, provincial cereal specialist with Alberta Agriculture… Read More
We’re starting off the show today with a quick look at the markets, and an update on the Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s latest report. Then: Top Ag News – An update on the NAFTA trilateral meeting; Bill C-49; the future of the RFS; and more. Buy or Sell – Kelvin Heppner is again in the hot… Read More
Why don’t we talk about biofuels in Canada? Host Shaun Haney starts off the show contemplating the differences between the U.S. and Canada, and reading some of your thoughts. Top Ag News – Monsanto Canada announces TruFlex release…again; USDA ending stocks; deadlines for NAFTA 2.0; throwing Bill C-49 back at the House. USDA WASDE –… Read More