Tag: Jake Leguee

Thanks for tuning in to this special World Food Day edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Farm Radio International and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Gertrude Nalubinga Mwebaza with Farm Radio International, and Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee for a panel discussion. They discuss: The diversity of agriculture… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney. Today’s shows features the recent Ag Policy Connection podcast discussing the value and future of agricultural extension. Ag Policy Connection host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee, Joy Agnew with Olds College, and Ataharul Chowdhury with University of… Read More

The term “agricultural extension” generally refers to the process of applying new research and knowledge to help farmers improve farming methods and techniques. While this concept has existed for thousands of years, the word “extension” itself dates back to the 1860s in England when universities made an attempt to extend practical information through lectures outside… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Ryan McCarron of Antigonish, N.S.; Brianne Brown of Yarker, Ont.; Jason Kehler of Carmen, Man.; and, Jake Leguee of Fillmore, Sask. Plus, we will hear… Read More

Bunge’s proposed acquisition of Viterra could result in more than $700 million in annual economic losses to farmers, according to a new report authored by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. The study, conducted by Drs. Richard Gray, James Nolan, and Peter Slade, received research support from the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), Alberta… Read More

After serving for four years as chair of Sask Wheat, Brett Halstead is stepping back from the role, following the Sask Wheat annual general meeting held January 9 in Saskatoon. Fillmore-area farmer Jake Leguee has been named chair and Jocelyn Velestuk, of Broadview, as vice-chair. To reflect on his time as chair, Halstead joined Shaun… Read More

The third-generation family at Leguee Farms near Fillmore, Sask., were named Saskatchewan’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2023 in Regina this week. Jake Leguee, Sarah Leguee, and Erik Nikolejsin received the recognition at the provincial OYF event held in conjunction with Canada’s Farm Show. Leguee Farms was established in 1956, when grandparents Don and Elsie Leguee… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, P.E.I.; Sukpahl Bal of Kelowna, B.C.; Shawn Schill of Arthur, Ont.; and Jake Leguee of Fillmore, Sask. We will also hear from Pioneer Seeds… Read More

The first week of July is in the books and we hope everyone is enjoying the summer days with friends and family and of course, us here at RealAgriculture.com and RealAg Radio. On today’s show, brought to you by Ag in Motion, we are joined by some long-time friends and guests for another episode of… Read More

There has been no shortage of opinions since the January 15 trucker vaccine mandate came into force. The mandate requires all travellers, regardless of their job, to be fully vaccinated before crossing the Canada-U.S. border. The mandate coming into force has served as a watershed moment for the COVID-19 pandemic, spurring protests in downtown Ottawa… Read More