Category: Podcasts

Holiday season — the U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas time of year — is around the corner, and that's showing in the beef market. The upcoming holidays are impacting the choice cutout and while the chuck primal is starting to come off, the strength of the market is in the loin and rib cutouts, says Anne... Read More

Renewable Industries Canada is asking the Canadian government to give ethanol a fair shake after a "retooled" Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) made ethanol and e-methanol producers ineligible for funding. In the September budget, the Liberals committed $776 million for a retooled CFF to drive production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas,... 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: Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ont.; Scott Perkin of Elgin, Man.; Tamara Carter of Lacadena, Sask.; and, Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alta. Also hear from eastern agronomist Chris... Read More

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won't drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola... Read More

Fewer Canadians believe Canada's food system is on the right track and consumers across the country are increasingly divided in their perception of the national food system. That's the key takeaway from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) 2024 Public Trust Research released this week at the organization's annual Public Trust Summit in Toronto.... Read More

Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat. But why? The answer to that is in this week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word. Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Have a question you’d like... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger with LeftField Commodity Research on grain markets, Sara Wyant with AgriPulse on the U.S. election, Farm Bill and upcoming trade issues; and, Haney asks for some listener feedback. Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More

If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff... Read More

Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention... Read More

Thanks for tuning to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today's show, Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Chris Vervaet with Canadian Oilseed Processors Association on potential biofuel changes in 45Z; Colin Robertson on Canada’s diplomatic relationship with India; Hear a spotlight interview with Trevor Nysetvold for SGS on seed testing; and, Hear some of... Read More