Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Aaron Stevanus of Bloomingdale, Ont.; Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Cherilyn Nagel of Mossbank, Sask.; and, Lee Markert of Vulcan, Alta. Plus hear from Corteva Biologicals Tammy Jones on the seeding... Read More
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Update: Grain workers who were on strike in Vancouver are returning to work as early as Saturday (Sept. 28) morning after reaching a tentative four year deal on Friday evening. Read more here. 650 grain workers at the Port of Vancouver have been on strike since Tuesday, and now, workers at the Port of Montreal... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Steve Twynstra of Alisa Craig, Ont.; Aaron Hargreaves of Brandon, Man.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Sask.; and, Lee Markert of Vulcan Alta. Also hear from western agronomist... Read More
The news that China has blocked not just Richardson International’s exported canola, but all Canadian canola seed has sparked outrage among farmers across Canada. “It’s very frustrating to be shut out of our largest market. This is why you need your national organizations and your federal government constantly nurturing these relationships to keep trade functioning,”... Read More
Despite large protests calling on the province to delay or drop the legislation, the Alberta government passed Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, on Thursday. The legislation passed third reading with 44-29 vote after government house leader Brian Mason invoked closure to limit debate. With mixed messages coming from government... Read More
The best and the most valuable advice comes from people who have actually been in the situation that they're giving advice about. So when a topic as touchy and as potentially difficult as succession comes up, you need that "first hand experience" type of advice. Lee Markert brought that advice to producers when he spoke... Read More