Welcome to the sixth episode of the Canola PODcast, sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The series was designed to highlight useful tips and tricks growers can bring to their canola fields to help make every acre count. On this episode, host Shaun Haney speaks with Lori Yarnell, Technical Market Specialist - Fungicides at... Read More
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Canadian researchers working on policy, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon dynamics are looking to quantify the carbon sequestering potential of different landscapes. At the University of Alberta, in collaboration with federal and provincial governments, Dr. Vic Adamowicz has been tasked with researching the carbon capture potential of natural areas. Adamowicz, an environmental economist, and his... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer and founder of Fresh Air Media, and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They cover a lot of topics, including: Support for a supply... Read More
Tar spot has been spreading across North American corn growing regions ever since the leaf disease was first detected in 2015. Characterized by tar-like speckling on the upper surface of corn leaves, the fungal pathogen can deliver yield hits ranging from 20 to 60 bushels per acre (in highly infected fields). On this episode of... Read More
Learning from on-farm research and farmers learning from each other is a cornerstone of a Yield Enhancement Network (YEN). First piloted in Europe, a YEN connects growers, researchers, and data to test theories and learn from each other using field-scale experience. Aaron Mills, a research scientist with Agriculture & Agri-food Canada (AAFC), spoke this week... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Peggy Brekveld of Thunder Bay, Ont.; Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; DC Jensen of Swift Current, Sask.; and Jesse Meyer of Peace River, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show?... Read More
When people think of Atlantic Canada, they often think of the abundant potatoes grown in the area. While there's a reason this comes to mind, as potatoes are a key crop, there are several other crops grown in rotation to ensure soil health and overall crop health. This is one of the messages the Atlantic... Read More
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
It seems any time is a good time for the Wheat Pete 15 — that's taking 15 minutes out of your week to call someone you haven't checked in with in a while. This week, that reminder is especially poignant, as you'll hear in Wheat Pete's Word, below. Also in this week's podcast, host Peter... Read More
Canola is a Canadian-made and developed, home-grown crop. With canola oil being grown and produced locally, why is this resource no more widely discussed and utilized? Lynn Weaver, a registered dietitian and the market development manager at SaskCanola, spoke with RealAg's Atley Hamlin about the nutritional and culinary benefits of canola when compared to other... Read More