Spring planted canola is a dominant crop in Western Canada, but for Ontario farmers, the better option is winter canola. Still a minority crop, winter canola is gaining attention in the province, especially since the introduction of a new variety, Mercedes. What does it take to grow this brassica, starting in the fall? There are… Read More
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It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time for the Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s episode we start in Ontario and end in Ontario, and you’ll see why in a moment. Hear from: Jennifer Doelman, Renfrew, Ont.; Aaron Hargreaves, Brandon, Man.; Devon Walker, Lashburn, Sask.; Jeff Nonay, Edmonton, Alta.; and, Chris Moore, Kinburn, Ont. Thoughts on… Read More
When parliament returns November 22, the Canadian government will be led by a 39 member cabinet that was announced earlier this week. Heading up the agriculture file will be returning Ag Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. Other departments with a significant impact on agriculture include the ministries of environment, trade, and health. On Thursday, RealAg Radio host… Read More
It’s Thursday, so you know what that means — it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s RealAg Radio, you’ll hear from: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Jennifer Doelman of Douglas, Ont.; Simon Ellis of Wawanesa, Man.; Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask.; and, Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked… Read More
Today is Thursday, and that means a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s show you’ll hear from: Jennifer Doelman of Douglas, Ont.; Steve Twynstra of Elsa Craig, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Carman, Man.; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; and, Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host… Read More
Knowing your soil and accepting your climatic challenges for what they are is key to choosing the right crops, cover crops, and soil amendments that will perform best. That said, sometimes it takes a major event to push for significant changes to the current status quo. Jenn Doelman farms at Douglas, Ont., and is a… Read More
Happy Thursday, and thanks again for joining us! On today’s show, you’ll hear: Top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Lyndsey Smith speaks with certified crop advisor Jennifer Doelman about soil resiliency; Bernard Tobin talks to farmer and business consultant Dick Wittman about professionalism on the farm; and A product spotlight with AGI’s Derek Johnson…. Read More