After a string of storms tore through parts of Saskatchewan early this spring, many cattle producers sustained losses which severely impacted their bottom line. The current eligibility requirements for disaster relief programs has left some producers with no relief at all. The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) provides assistance to residents, small businesses, agricultural operations,... Read More
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It's the last Friday in May, and we've got a great lineup for you here on RealAg Radio. You'll hear a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. Also, we have a RealAg Issues Panel featuring Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Christina Crowley-Arklie of Crowley + Arklie Strategies. Thoughts on something... Read More
Stagflation, inflation, rising food costs...these are all factors that are creating murky waters in front of beef demand, if you look at the rest of the 2022 calendar year. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says in our latest Beef Market Update, that even if you look at live cattle futures, and live cattle... Read More
It's time for Farmer Rapid Fire Thursday on RealAg Radio! Find out how farmers are making out with seeding, planting, and spring activities across the country. You'll hear: Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; Jason Kehler of Carman, Man.; Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask; and Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont. Thoughts on something we talked about... Read More
Manitoba farmers are finally able to start getting seed in the ground following a string of spring storms that had some areas of the province receiving over 260 per cent of normal annual rainfall. The excess moisture has been the topic of conversation for numerous weeks now with June fast approaching, along with the threat... Read More
The Ontario provincial election is set for June 2. Where do the parties stand on agriculture issues and the challenges facing farmers and the agribusiness sector? Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has teamed up with RealAgriculture to help you understand the commitments the parties are making to farmers as voting day draws near. On this... Read More
Although we've experienced dips in market pricing, there are good reasons to be cautiously optimistic about where commodity prices are for now, unless we see some significant changes in the local and global landscape. There are many factors that are currently affecting commodity markets. First and foremost is the ever-unfolding situation between Russia and Ukraine.... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio; thanks for making RealAg Radio a part of your day. Today's show is brought to you Parametrics.Ag, powered by Global Ag Risk Solutions (GARS). You'll hear: Pam de Rocquigny, CEO of Manitoba Crop Alliance, on the state of seeding across the province of Manitoba; Neil Townsend of... Read More