Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! We’re getting ever closer to the end of the week and we’re continuing with our best of the year, focusing on March, April, and May. On today’s show you’ll hear: Don Buckingham, president and CEO of CAPI, talking about the black swan of the year; Jim Mintert,… Read More
While we are in the midst of a huge unknown as the world hunkers down to fight a common enemy in COVID-19, significant questions are being raised about food supply chains and economic resiliency. An event like this is known as a “black swan.” It’s an unpredictable, large-scale, huge impact event that fundamentally shifts how… Read More
Farmers and ranchers are the original isolationists… so maybe this global pandemic isn’t affecting your daily life as much as it is for some. Unless, of course, you had St. Patrick’s Day plans, which should probably be kept to a minimum. But hey, who says you can’t wear green at home? On today’s show, you’ll… Read More
Black swan events have transformed agriculture. From the invention of canola to precision agriculture and the emergence of the African Swine Fever (ASF), these extreme and unpredictable events — both good and bad — continue to shape the industry’s future. Is Canadian agriculture and the agri-food system resilient enough to absorb the potential negative impacts… 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
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