Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Today’s show is brought to you by Koch Agronomic Services. Tune in below to hear an interview Shaun Haney had at the National Cattleman’s Beef Association convention with Nathan Phinney, Canadian Cattle Association president, on why Canada needs to align with U.S. trucking regulations;… Read More
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The agriculture industry is driven by family farms, where personal and professional lives are intertwined. This creates an interesting dynamic and puts a lot of pressure on our relationships and our mental health. Making mental wellness a priority is being talked about more than ever, but there is still plenty of misunderstanding around the topic…. Read More
It’s time to catch up with producers across the country on this Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s panel, you’ll hear: Nick Dubuc of Mercier, Que.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man.; Lesley Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; and Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with… Read More
Funny how the week goes by so quickly. For this first Farmer Rapid Fire of the year, you’ll hear: Ryan Barrett of Belmont, P.E.I.; Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man,; Lesley Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; Sarah Hoffman of Three Hills, Alta.; and The top ag news stories of the day. Thoughts… Read More
I’ve been having this conversation a lot lately, as I’m sure many of you have been too — I’m not sure how we’re at the end of December already. Although the last couple of weeks have shown some true winter temperatures, it has been abnormally warm (and dry) in my area, which I’m convinced has… Read More
It’s Thursday! That means a Farmer Rapid Fire here on RealAg Radio. On this week’s edition, you’ll hear from: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; Lesley Rae Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; and John Guelly of Westlock, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the… Read More
Welcome to this Thursday Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio! Guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont., where it’s hot and dry, he’s making dry hay, and has a new shop/shed in the works; Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont., where crops are looking good and he’s trying to keep… Read More
If you know about mental health battles, you know. However, if you don’t, understanding what your partner or someone close to you is going through can be tricky. Knowing what they need can sometimes be a bit of a battle. And if you are someone that faces mental health difficulties, feeling misunderstood can be isolating…. Read More
Blue Monday — the third Monday in January — is said to be one of the most depressing days of the year. Theories from across the world say that this is because it’s one of the coldest times of the year, we are still recovering from financial strain after the Christmas holidays, and we’re struggling… Read More
It’s that time of the year where we are through the rush and excitement of the holiday season, and things to look forward may seem few and far between. The “winter blues” are very real. The days can be cold and the hours of daylight are short. If you’re looking for some validation for things… Read More
What do you do to combat the “winter blues?” Knowing yourself and when you’re feeling ‘off” is the key to knowing your own mental health. To give us some strategies, Lesley Kelly, co-founder of DoMoreAg and mental health advocate, joins Kara Oosterhuis for this LIVE! SUMMARY Horsehair dance floor: DANCELAND at Watrous people This time… Read More
Welcome to this Thursday Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio. We so appreciate having farmers on our show, as well as you the audience joining us here. On today’s show you’ll hear from: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont; Kevin Buchner of Ont; Warren McCutcheon of Man; Lesley Kelly of Sask; and, John Guelly of… Read More
Are you ready for a Farmer Rapid Fire?! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear a panel of farmers from across the country for a lively discussion, including where they are at in their harvest season. You’ll hear from: Ethan Wallace, of Seaforth, Ont.; Kevin Buchner, of Brownsville, Ont.; Lesley Kelly, of Watrous, Sask.;… Read More
With nearly all farm shows and in-person events cancelled or moved online, a community event is rather rare this time of year. And that’s proving rather challenging for many rural communities who are so used to using the warm summer field days as a way to learn, connect, and maybe even commiserate in the beverage… Read More
It’s Friday, and if you’re lucky enough to be down in Orlando, Florida, for Commodity Classic, well lucky you, and if you’re like most of us, you’re still stuck in the cold north, also known as Canada. For today’s RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney and news lead Jessika Guse cover all the top ag… Read More