The very word “sustainability” can be a bit of a lightning rod within agriculture. What is it? What does it really mean? What value does it have? Carlo Dade, with the Canada West Foundation, says that there is real value in the term and the practices to achieve sustainable production, but that Canadian agriculture is… Read More
It’s what we like to a call a M-uesday here at RealAgriculture, as we get back into the work week! We hope you all had a wonderful May Long/May 2-4 weekend in Canada. On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Angela Bedard-Haughn,… Read More
Many of Canada’s smaller farm equipment manufacturers are at risk of being left in the cold by the main U.S.-based manufacturers if the Canadian government doesn’t change its intellectual property rules, say representatives from a Saskatchewan-based company that builds attachments for harvesting equipment. Honey Bee Manufacturing’s general manager, Jamie Pegg, and Scott Smith, manager of… Read More
We’re wrapping up the week with a couple of serious, in-depth discussions. On today’s show, hear: The need for urgency in succession planning, with Farm Credit Canada’s Patti Durand; Canada’s relationship with China — what the Phase 1 deal means for that relationship, the Belt and Road Initiative, economic issues, coronavirus — with Gordon Houlden,… Read More
Canada’s relationship with China could get worse before it gets better, depending on the outcome of the U.S. extradition request for Chinese telecommunications executive Meng Wanzhou, according to an expert on Chinese affairs at the University of Alberta. Farmers in both Canada and the U.S. have been paying close attention to their respective country’s relationship… Read More
On our last day of our special 2019 coverage, we’re looking at some of host Shaun Haney’s favourite interviews from November and December. Hear: Combine or grain dryer? The economics of grain drying, with Alberta farmer Scott Keller; An Australia/New Zealand perspective on Agritechnica with Wes Lefroy, agricultural analyst with RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness; and… Read More
The new NAFTA (USMCA) has a path to ratification in the U.S. congress now that the Democrats and the White House have come to terms on negotiated compromises. Both Canada and Mexico will ratify the deals in the coming weeks with relative ease, while the U.S. focuses all its trade threats on the European Union… 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
We are still waiting for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement — NAFTA 2.0 — to be ratified in both Canada and the U.S. In both countries, major political happenings are dragging on the process: a federal election here in Canada, and the threat of impeachment of the president in the U.S. Canada West Foundation’s Carlo Dade says… 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
Many times, a face-to-face meeting is the best way to solve a problem. It minimizes keyboard bravery and conference-call bluffing, but in the case of high stakes international diplomacy things are different. There is a process to follow which can be difficult to recognize when people want a solution fast. Farmers are frustrated with the… Read More
How many segments is too many segments to have a guest featured in? If you answered three or more, you’re still going to want to listen to this edition of RealAg Radio featuring Shaun Haney and occasional host and news fill-in Lyndsey Smith in no fewer than three segments. Of particular note, the ever popular… Read More
It’s officially spring! Plant 2019 is closer than ever which means you should remember to subscribe to our podcasts so you have something to listen to in the cab. In today’s RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney and news lead Jessika Guse discuss interest rates, glyphosate, and federal budget reaction among other top ag news… Read More
Many times when we talk about trade deals there is immense focus on reducing tariffs, increasing trade flows, or increasing market access. There are other chapters of text that create a basis for the agreement in terms of how the involved countries will handle issues like the environment, labour standards, and cultural exemptions. Carlo Dade,… Read More
More snow in fall!? Come on now Mother Nature… where were you back in winter when we needed it for a good snow pack!? On today’s RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney, hears some good feedback from listeners on their thoughts on the USMCA. Then, Shaun breaks down the top ag news stories of the… Read More