On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Barlow, Shadow Minister of Agriculture for the Conservative Party of Canada on the upcoming start of parliament; Greg Cherewyk with Pulse Canada on pulse trade trouble with India; and, Results from the RealAgristudies’ inflation survey specific to Western Canada. Thoughts on something we talked… Read More
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After years of forward momentum on a trade deal with India, it seems progress has stopped, at least for now, as there are reports the Canadian side has paused negotiations. What exactly has transpired over the last few weeks is perhaps only known by those in the room, but the outcome — one of continued… Read More
On this weekend’s show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Bartley with Pulse Canada on the industry’s Keep it Clean program; Brian Comeault of Farmers Business Network on StatsCan crop estimates; and, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange with a Beef Market Update. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show?… Read More
The ability to stay within maximum residue limits (MRLs) can make or break a grain deal. Export markets keep a keen eye on whether imported crops meet specific tolerance for disease, toxins and pesticide residues, and MRLs play a key role in facilitating trade and establishing the ground rules for global market accessibility. Earlier this… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today’s show, hear from: Mike Cowbrough with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, on Palmer amaranth confirmed; Mark Versluys, Corteva Agriscience on herbicide options for thistles; Tara Mulhern Davidson with Lonesome Dove Ranch on business risk programs and managing drought; and,… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, catch: Jon Driedger, LeftField Commodity Research, with analysis of today’s WASDE report and a market outlook on the major grain and oilseed markets; Greg Northey of Pulse Canada on the impacts of the port strike on agriculture… Read More
Do yourself or your clients a big favour and do a quick scan now of the Keep it Clean list of crop protection products to avoid some uncomfortable conversations at grain delivery. While it may be frustrating to learn that approved products may have marketing limitations, the Keep it Clean program supported by the Canola… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by JP Gervais of Farm Credit Canada, to discuss land rental rates. Haney is then joined by Greg Northey of Pulse Canada, on the changes needed for inter-switching and improving railway productivity. Thoughts on something we… Read More
A group of 13 commodity and farm organizations representing grain shippers are calling on the federal government to move ahead with a commitment to bring back extended interswitching in the Canadian rail system. The 2023 federal budget included a promise to implement an 18-month pilot trial for extended interswitching. Interswitching allows a shipper that’s served… Read More
The list of crop protection products that farmers should ask their grain buyers about before spraying in 2023 was published by the Keep it Clean initiative on Thursday. Keep it Clean is a joint effort of the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada and the Prairie Oat Growers Association, informing growers and agronomists… Read More
It may not have been the main focus of the federal budget rolled out on March 28th, but supply chains, logistics, and transport did receive some serious nods in the document. Greg Northey, vice president of corporate affairs with Pulse Canada, a member of the Ag Transport Coalition, says that the commitment within the budget… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend, airing every Saturday at 4 pm on Saskatchewan radio stations 650 CKOM Saskatoon and 980 CJME Regina! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Rene Roy with the Canadian Pork Council to discuss concerns restrictions by the the United Kingdom as part of joining… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Greg Northey of Pulse Canada, to discuss the transportation components from the federal budget, interswitching, and much more! We will also hear an interview Bernard Tobin had with Dr. Timothy Caufield, of the University of… Read More
The winter of 2013-14 stands out in the minds of many who were involved in growing and marketing grain in Western Canada as the year of the massive grain backlog, as railways struggled to meet demand for moving crops from country elevators to export markets. With no access to water, like the St. Lawrence or… Read More
Several American railroad worker unions are holding firm on contract demands, increasing the likelihood of a strike some time in early December. While an official strike date of December 9 has been reported, the American Association of Railroads says that logistic adjustments and slow downs would begin as much as a week prior, as some… Read More