Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Thanks for stopping by. On today's show you'll hear: Dr. Clarence Swanton of the University of Guelph, on how starting clean is critical; Jeremy Boychyn of Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, to talk about survivability of winter wheat; Autumn Barnes of Canola Council of Canada will talk... Read More
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When soil moisture conditions are top of mind in late March, it probably means there's either way too much or not nearly enough. For 2021, huge swaths of the Prairies are dry to very dry, and that's got plenty of farmers and agronomists working on possible strategies for a dry seeding season. From yield targets... Read More
Thanks for stopping by this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Today's show includes a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, as well as an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer from Ontario. The trio discuss: Biodiesel; Carbon offsets; Automation in agriculture;... Read More
Many cattle feeders may be describing this year as one of the most disappointing cash markets they've seen in a long time, especially given the demand that is out there right now. "Stuck" is the word host Shaun Haney is using to describe it, while Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange is using "frustrating"... Read More
For anyone who knows Shaun Haney, they know he's someone who is constantly thinking and evaluating what is going on around him. What has he been thinking about this week? On this RealAg LIVE! we've got a special "Freestyle Friday" where Shaun has an interactive chat with the audience, mixed with clips on his topic... Read More
If you're a winter wheat grower, early spring can be a nerve-wracking time to see the effect that winter had on the crop. A winter survivability assessment in early spring can help assess any damage. Plus, doing a stand count of healthy plants showing growth can give a more accurate prediction of how the crop... Read More
Today's RealAg Radio features a Farmer Rapid Fire. You'll hear from: Billy Beaudry of Quebec, who's had a good winter and is sticking to his agronomy plan, despite some good prices; Peter Johnson of Lucan, Ont., who's awesome as per usual, and is trying out some strip-till (shocker); Jeff Elder of Wawanesa, Man., who's also... Read More
This week's financial news seems to be all about inflation concerns, but our guest today doesn't share the same concern level as everyone else. JP Gervais, chief economist at Farm Credit Canada, joins host Shaun Haney for today's RealAg LIVE! RealAg LIVE! streams every weekday at 3 pm E on Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter! SUMMARY... Read More
Farm safety — whether it's a grain farm, a livestock operation, a combination of the two, or any other type of ag-related operation — deserves the time to develop a safety plan. Robert Gobeil, ag health and safety expert with CASA, joins guest host Lyndsey Smith for today's RealAg LIVE! RealAg LIVE! streams every weekday... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio; we appreciate you being here. On today's show you'll hear from: Cedric MacLeod, executive director of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association; Alana Serhan of PRIDE Seeds with a spotlight interview; Mark Brock, Staffa, Ont. farmer, talks about his Nuffield research project findings on farmer-to-farmer collaboration; and,... Read More