A high functioning team is a key component of running a business, and trust builds strong teams. So how do leaders foster trust between team members? Kristjan Hebert, a farmer at Fairlight, Sask., says the younger a team, the steeper the learning curve. Hebert has a team of young professionals and he makes sure there… Read More
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Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire! Today’s show is brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, P.E.I.; Todd Hames of Marwayne, Alta.; Kristjan Hebert of Fairlight, Sask.; and Dave Walton of Wilton, Iowa. As well, don’t miss the… Read More
On today’s episode of RealAg Radio hear from Steve Funk, with MNP, about potential changes to business risk management under the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Program. Also on the show is Josh Linville, with StoneX, with a fertilizer market update, and learn about a new program called Farmer Coach, from Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout…. Read More
It’s time to catch up with farmers across Canada on RealAg Radio! This week, we even go international. On today’s Farmer Rapid Fire edition of the show, brought to you by MNP, you’ll hear: Mark Torrey, of Woodville, Ont.; Kristjan Hebert, of Fairlife, Sask.; Franck Groeneweg, of Three Forks, Montana; Richard Carr, of Marchand, Man…. Read More
This mid-week edition of RealAg Radio is packed full of the same level of insight on ag issues you’ve come to expect. On today’s show you’ll hear from: Mary Robinson, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, on P.E.I. potatoes and trade issues with the U.S.; Rory Cranston joins the show for a Cirray product… Read More
Today’s RealAg Radio episode is brought to you by another hotel room! That’s right, host Shaun Haney, is back on the road, ready to moderate tonight’s National Agricultural Leaders Debate. It’s Thursday, so that means one thing: it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire. On today’s episode, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada, you’ll… Read More
A lot of athletes have superstitions, whether it’s not changing your socks during a tournament, never washing a hat, baby powdering the end of a hockey stick before a face-off, or whatever it may be. Some of us in agriculture can also be superstitious at times, especially when it comes to the weather. With weather… Read More
Welcome to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, which means a Farmer Rapid Fire! You’ll hear from: Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont., where the crops are coming along and the corn in sandy-loam is just about to come out; Mark Huston of Thamesville, Ont., where even the normally wet fields are rapidly drying and he’s… Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, sponsored by Farm at Hand by TELUS Agriculture! On today’s show you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Kristjan Hebert, farmer at Moosomin, Sask., on incorporating data into your decision-making; A product spotlight with Brendan McCaffery, product manager at Farm… Read More
When it comes to choosing employees for your operation, it’s not as easy as many would think. There are many factors to consider: do you hire full time? Do you hire seasonal? How many people do you keep on board? And then comes the trickiest of them all — how does one determine who is… Read More
For many, December is a time to reflect, to really sit back and look at what the previous months looked like. What were the highs? What were the lows? Despite 2020 being the year it was — and one I certainly won’t forget in my lifetime — it was also a whole lot of fun… Read More
When we say “knowing your numbers” in agriculture, there’s knowing the basics, then there’s the level of today’s guest. In this RealAg LIVE! host Kara Oosterhuis is joined by Kristjan Hebert, farmer at Fairlight, Sask., with a CPA and a firm background that helps him increase revenue for his farm and for others. RealAg LIVE!… Read More
It’s time for RealAgRadio! We hope you are having a terrific Tuesday — no matter where you are, or what you are doing! Today’s show is a big one, filled with policy surrounding the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), and more. You’ll hear: Host Shaun Haney, with the top ag news stories of the day; Brian… Read More
Yield maps aren’t the only data points to collect and analyze. Farms generate all sorts of information that could be useful in determining profit, wasted time or resources, or identifying opportunity. The trouble is, some farms are either generating data with no clear means of using it, or are missing out on capturing simple data… Read More
Thanks for joining us for the Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s episode of the show, you’ll hear: Top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney and RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith; A new podcast dedicated to beneficial insects, with the first episode featuring Dr. Meghan Vankosky; Franco Naccarato of Ontario Meat and… Read More