There are many variables that determine the success of a crop and crop rotations can be used to maintain and manage nutrient and moisture levels in the soil. Anne Paquette is a masters candidate at the University of Saskatchewan whose thesis is focused on water use efficiency. Research typically shows increased water use efficiency of... Read More
Category: Podcasts
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by ABJ AgriProducts! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss the burst of warm temperatures, soil erosion, tile drainage on a slope and much more! Also, we will hear... Read More
Farmers in the market for a new skid steer can now take a look at Kioti after the Daedong-owned brand entered the market segment last year with its new SL750. At the National Farm Machinery Show held at Louisville, Kentucky, Kioti product manager Jason Boerger gave RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin a tour of the 74-hp machine... 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
Happy Easter! Thanks for tuning in to this Good Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss: Different sized birds for fast food restaurant needs; Potatoes for Easter; New job numbers; and A dog... Read More
The Canadian Dairy XPO returned to a live trade show format this week for the first time since 2019. The dairy showcase celebrated the return by playing host to the third edition of the Calves For A Cause auction to benefit London Children’s Health Foundation. CDX founder Jordon Underwood notes that the Calves For A... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Mark Huston of Thamesville, Ont.; Jeff Bennett of Dodsland, Sask.; Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Tyler McCann, of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), and Kelvin Heppner, of RealAgriculture, to discuss Episode 4 of the Ag Policy Connection podcast focused on the future of business risk management (BRM) programs in... Read More
The weather outside might be frightful, especially for the first week of April, but Wheat Pete's Word is so delightful! This week on the podcast, host Peter Johnson makes some very important clarifications on sulphur concentration in fertilizer products, talks erosion events and manure application compaction, and throws out a new challenge to listeners regarding... Read More