The cattle value chain has undergone significant pressure both to the upside and down since 2019. A major fire at a plant in the U.S. caused a backlog of processing. Soon after, COVID-19 hit. During 2020 and 2021, demand both at home and abroad skyrocketed. In short, for an industry that has to plan for… Read More
Happy Wednesday, wherever you are! It’s time now for RealAg Radio. On today’s episode, you’ll hear: Reg Schellenberg, new president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), on some of his priorities going forward for the CCA; Greg Bartley of Pulse Canada, on Keep it Clean Canada, and some of the latest recommendations, including a change… Read More
It’s hard to avoid news about inflation from major news outlets these days, and caught up in it all is the rising cost of food. Kevin Grier of Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting has published a grocery trade report for September that includes food inflation numbers. He joined Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio recently,… Read More
A surprising thing happened during the COVID-19 lockdown: grocery stores in Canada didn’t jack prices in comparison to their American counterparts. What’s more, the sales of certain items, such as beef, held very strong — much stronger than many anticipated. That demand helped offset the loss of sit-down dining demand. But as Kevin Grier of Kevin… Read More
Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show, where we’ve got a great line-up for you today. You’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Brendan Byrne, newly appointed chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO); A Nutrien eKonomics product spotlight with Dr. Alan Blaylock; and Kevin Grier, of Kevin Grier… Read More
We knew the numbers would be bad, but a recent trade report puts in to perspective just how bad COVID-19 has hit food service, grocery stores, and food supply chains. Kevin Grier of Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting in Guelph, Ont., led the study, and says that food service sales throughout the beginning of… Read More
On this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney has all your latest ag news, including wild weather, Tesla farm equipment (?!), and pork numbers. Plus, hear from: Kevin Grier, of Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting, on May grocery store and restaurant data both from the U.S and Canada; Errol Anderson with ProMarket… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to our mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! We’ve got a great line-up for you on today’s show. You’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Dr. Jason Lusk of Purdue University, with a part of his conversation with host Shaun Haney on yesterday’s RealAg LIVE!… Read More
It’s safe to say there is a tonne of focus on what is going on in the grocery market right now — from toilet paper, to flour, to ribeyes. As restaurants have closed or shut down due to COVID-19, there has been a huge shift to food purchases at the grocery store. Kevin Grier, with… Read More
Happy Tuesday! Whether you are in the field or waiting for the weather to cooperate to do so, we’ve got a great show lined up for you today. On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney. You’ll want to tune in — there’s a lot to… Read More
If the empty space on grocery store shelves that used to hold toilet paper and hand sanitizer are any indication, consumer panic has set in regarding the potential impact of coronavirus. While stocking up on essentials may be a predictable response, the effect this disease may have on domestic and international food supply chains is… Read More
To start out the show, we want to extend our thoughts to all of those in Nashville, Tennessee, that have been impacted by the tornado that destroyed parts of the city overnight. On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Bronwynne Wilton, of Wilton Consulting Group,… Read More
It’s a big day in the U.S. as they’ll vote on the passage of the USMCA. Here in Canada, it’ll be a good month or so before there’s any movement on the trade agreement. Today on the show: RealAgriculture news lead, Jessika Guse has the top ag news with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney; Danielle… Read More
Canada’s food retailers have been looking to reduce competitive price wars — but it’s not enough to ease continued food inflation. That’s market analyst Kevin Grier’s take on what’s happening across Canada’s food retail landscape. Earlier this week, Grier joined RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney to discuss his latest Grocery Trade Report and says grocery retailers may… Read More
It’s a busy day for host Shaun Haney, who’s joined today by: RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse for the top ag news; Kevin Grier, Kevin Grier Market Analysis and Consulting Inc., for the latest on the grocery market; Howard Green, author, moderator and broadcaster, talks about his new book, Railroader; and Ryan Kasko, chair of Canadian Beef… Read More
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