For those just starting their careers in agriculture, it might seem strange to think that one of the most controversial topics in the past was about whether or not farmers could sell their own wheat and barley to an end user. Just eight years ago, the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) had its single desk removed.... Read More
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It's Thursday, and you know the drill! It's time for a Farmer Rapid Fire. On today's panel, you'll hear: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta.; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; As well, you'll hear from Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX Group, Inc., on global trade, ethanol, and market... Read More
Tillers are a totally normal physiological process in corn — since it is a grass like wheat or barley — and they're nothing to be concerned about. They're also nothing to get excited about either, as unlike wheat or barley, tillers don't contribute to yield. In this episode of Corn School (this time in the... Read More
Hot, dry weather isn't letting up for many areas of Ontario, and the impact of heat is showing up in wheat yields. In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson has got some timely reminders for farmers as we head into the middle of summer. From leafhoppers in alfalfa, to peak flight of western... Read More
Welcome to our midweek edition of RealAg Radio. On today's show, you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Crystal Mackay, former president of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) and founder of Loft32, on the Food Day Canada event which is happening this upcoming weekend; Jenna Metzger... Read More
In this Wednesday edition of RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney is joined by Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at StoneX. Shaun and Arlan talk trade relationships and patterns, the impacts of weather and disease, new frontiers in agriculture, and so much more (read more below the video player). Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! each Tuesday to... Read More
Anyone and everyone who loves Canadian food is encouraged to show appreciation to the food industry every year on the Saturday of the August long weekend during Food Day Canada — this year it's Saturday, August 1. Food Day Canada's first iteration was back in 2003 during the BSE crisis, and was started by Anita... Read More
Buckle up, it's time for Episode 2 of Ontario Diagnostic Days! Managing plant disease and insects is the focus of Day 2. Watch below, for: We kick things off with a report from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' field crops pathologist Albert Tenuta, who shares identification and management strategies for two yield-robbing... Read More
Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio! We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to catch our latest insight and analysis on what is going on in the world of agriculture. On today's show, you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; A discussion with Haney... Read More
Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is back for this episode of RealAg LIVE! and he's brought his own fancy charts and weather requests. Listen below or download the podcast for later, and get a mid-season agronomy update for Ontario, some crop info for water use, and a nitrogen comparison show-down. Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! each Tuesday... Read More