Branding a farm is a concept that is maybe in its infancy for some farm owners. We all know the power of branding, and there are certain companies out there that all of us can think of, but what about your farm? There are farms that have retail or direct consumer models that if branded... Read More
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Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday episode you're going to hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Justin Funk of Agri Studies, about decision making and comparing it across demographics in farming; Kelly Dobson of LeaderShift Inc., on leadership throughout a whole organization and... Read More
We're getting to the time of year where the days are starting to get longer. By no means are we at the point of panicking to get seed plans solidified, but it's never too early to start planning for #Seed20 or #Plant20. Joining Kara Oosterhuis for today's LIVE! is Tom Greaves of Pitura Seeds, a... Read More
Rob McKinlay runs a 70-cow dairy near Woodstock, Ont., and has fully incorporated biogas capture into the farm's feeding and energy system. Using manure and refused or spoiled feed as a feedstock, McKinlay's biogas digester fully captures the energy produced on farm and uses it to keep the lights on and dairy farm humming with... Read More
From yield results, to clover benefits, and on to potash, this week's Word is full of the regular fare you're used to. But new for this week is something you've probably never heard before — a song and a name for Pete's pick-me-ups. Checking in with neighbours, ultra early seeding, and barley fertility are all... Read More
One year in to navigating a global pandemic, it's clear that the economic health of consumers is ailing, but it's difficult to measure by how much; and until COVID-19 passes, any economic recovery in Canada is strained. "It's interesting, when we think back to a year ago, just before the pandemic really began to bear... Read More
Today's RealAg LIVE! guest breaks down what it means to run a feedyard, discussing grazing and balancing family life amidst it all. Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Shipwheel Cattle joins our host Shaun Haney. Don't forget to tune into RealAg LIVE! every weekday at 3pm E, 1 pm M on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch! SUMMARY Identity... Read More
Welcome to today's RealAg Radio; we appreciate you taking time out of your day to tune in. You'll hear: A clip from yesterday's RealAg LIVE! with Josh Linville of StoneX, on the fertilizer market; Jennifer Green of the Canadian Biogas Association; and, Doug Porter, chief economist with BMO, on where the consumer is economically in... Read More
Reforming business risk management (BRM) programs, such as the AgriStability program, has been top of mind for many across the agriculture industry. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau proposed changes to the program at the federal-provincial-territorial agricultural ministers' meeting in November, which the federal government says would increase AgriStability payouts by 50 per cent, but the... Read More
Two provinces and thousands of kilometres apart, farmers Dean Toews and Mark Brock run surprisingly similar strip-tillage systems. The benefits are similar too, even with substantially different soil types and weather conditions, as these farmers share on this episode of The Agronomists. From lessons learned, to equipment choices and fertility management, learn more about the... Read More