Foodbanks are reporting more use across Canada, and any recent trip to the grocery store proves that lately the same amount of money buys less food. But what's causing that price hike? Al Mussell, research lead at Agri-Food Economic Systems, says that there are several things coming together right now that are increasing the cost... Read More
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Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, brought you by MNP. On today's show you'll hear: Dr. Susan Wood-Bohm, one of the new distinguished fellows at Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute fellow, on to talk sustainable practices; Bob Tosh joins the show for an MNP farm succession spotlight; A previously aired, but important conversation with... Read More
The numbers are rolling in — from fantastic corn yields, to unbelievable rain amounts in some areas of Ontario. In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson asks for feedback on a few things, including what some of your favourite Wheat Pete sayings are, if you prefer rain in inches or millimetres (or either,... Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today's show you'll hear: A conversation between Kelvin Heppner and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. She'll talk about what her top priorities are after being re-appointed as minister; Tim Criddle of SeedMaster joins us for a spotlight interview; Ward Toma, general manager of Alberta Canola,... Read More
The drought many producers faced this past growing season is continuing to wreak havoc in many different directions. But, what happened with crops that are better suited for hot and dry conditions? Durum wheat is one of those crops. Canadian production of durum wheat lies solely in the southern parts of the prairies and is... Read More
It's time for a fun — ok, they are all fun, but even more fun than usual — episode of The Agronomists. It's time for a free-for-all, featuring questions from you, the audience! Tonight's episode is fuelled by host Lyndsey Smith, and guests Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, RealAgriculture's resident agronomist, and Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research... Read More
On this first of the month Agronomic Monday, you'll hear: Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist at Alberta Wheat and Barley, chatting about a few issues in the west; Sean McKnight joins the show for a BASF PODcast spotlight; and, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, chats issues in the east. Thoughts on something we talked about... Read More