Category: Podcasts
Some insect pests overwinter in or near fields, while others blow in later in the season. For those that overwinter, early scouting is especially important. Following a relatively mild winter, some insect pests are making the most of dry conditions on many parts of the Prairies and are beginning to emerge and feed. For this... Read More
The Canadian farming, food, and agriculture export sector generates millions of jobs and billions of dollars in value for the Canadian economy. For such an important industry, some are criticizing the Liberal government for not including enough for the sector in the 2021 budget. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), says there... Read More
Welcome to this Thursday Farmer Rapid Fire. Today's show features some new farmers and some of our regulars: Pat Dunphy of Belfast, P.E.I., who's a corn, bean, and wheat grower (in two provinces!) and regularly rolls onto ferries with combines; Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont. where it's cold and spring is being elusive; Murray... Read More
Welcome to the mid-week edition of RealAg Radio. We really appreciate you taking time out of your day to listen in. On today's show you'll hear: Peter Seemann of Grassroots Public Affairs, on their recent study of how consumers perceive agriculture; A product spotlight interview with Mike Hilhorst of Federated Cooperatives Ltd.; Curt Blades, senior... Read More
If Canada is to make the most of its potential as an agriculture trading super power, signing trade deals isn't enough — our government needs to ensure these deals deliver on their promise. When it comes to current trade deals, including the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada's export-dependent farmers and agri-food value chains say... Read More
A smattering of snow and sub-zero temps have hit much of Ontario, putting some fruit trees at risk and spurring plenty of questions about the impact on wheat, spraying, and more. For this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson answers those questions; plus, he offers advice on when to use a plant growth... Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today's show, you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Ryan Kehrig, tax partner with MNP, on a tax perspective of the federal budget; Greg Henderson, editorial director at Drovers, on the PAUSE act in Colorado; Feedback and reactions on... Read More
There's a lot of stuff happening with equipment lately — from sales numbers, to what's going on with the shortage of components, to price increases. To explain it all, for today's RealAg LIVE! our host Shaun Haney is joined by Curt Blades, senior vice president of ag services at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).... Read More