It's time for another episode of the FitFarmer podcast with co-hosts Shaun Haney and Gary Chambers! The focus this time: cycling. Through the pandemic, demand has been through the roof for items such as skis, snowboards, and golf clubs. Another one to add to the list: bicycles. Whether it be road bikes or mountain bikes,... Read More
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After three years of operation, the Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta (PPAA) is shutting its doors. The organization's goal was to "raise awareness and create connections to help realize the endless opportunities the plant protein and plant-ingredient industry offer Alberta," but didn't receive funding from the provincial government for the current fiscal year, and therefore... Read More
Pea leaf weevil is an invasive pest of Western Canada and attacks field peas and faba beans. The larval stage damages nodules on roots of both these crops, which can hinder biological nitrogen fixation happening in those nodules. In this episode of the Pests & Predators podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Meghan... Read More
Whether you are in a dry or wet part of the country, we are all asking the same thing: how deep do I seed my crop? Do I chase the moisture? How deep is too deep? If I seed in the dust, will the bins really bust? All of these questions, and more, are answered... Read More
It's Monday, so you know what that means: it's time to talk agronomy! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: Shawn Conley, soybean and small grain specialist at University of Wisconsin, Madison, on artificial intelligence in soybeans; Dr. Alan Blaylock joins host Shaun Haney for a Nutrien Smart Nutrition product spotlight; Jeff Wheeler, chief... Read More
As a farmer or rancher, how do you feel about trade with China? China has proposed a new five-year plan title "Insights for Western Canadian Trade." Our guests today, both from Canada West Foundation, are Carlo Dade and Sharon Sun. They join our host Shaun Haney to talk about everything trade-related with China. RealAg LIVE!... Read More
This cattle market is something right now, to say the least. Demand has been fantastic — exports are strong, and domestic consumption is there, and yet it's not making its way back to the primary producer in terms of pricing, creating a frustrating situation for feeders. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says that... Read More
Just like that, another month is done! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: A Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange; Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, with a RealAg Issue's Panel on elections, logistics, and more. As well, Erin Gowriluk of Grain Growers of Canada, and Geoff... Read More