Welcome to another Monday edition of RealAg Radio. If this isn't your first time tuning into the show, you by now know that Monday's mean one thing — all things agronomy! On today's show, you'll hear: Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist with Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, on flash floods and hail storms; RealAgriculture's... Read More
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With no rodeos scheduled through the summer months due to COVID-19, many involved in the rodeo circuit are concerned as to how they can qualify for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR). To answer this question, the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA), has decided to postpone until 2021. Jeff Robson, with the CPRA, says it was... Read More
The Canadian seed industry is moving closer to the end of its Seed Synergy project where five seed organizations in Canada will come together to form one entity, Seeds Canada. Shaun Haney spoke with Jonathan Nyborg, president of the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA), to talk about the benefits of the potential amalgamation and where... Read More
Just like farmers take pride in putting in the hard work and long hours to see a job done, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas of the mental health and wellness conversation in agriculture. "I can understand how people can start to be feeling burnt out about hearing about... Read More
The sun is shining, canola is blooming in parts of western Canada, and plenty of corn is knee-high before the 1st (or 4th) of July. We've got a great lineup for you on today's episode of RealAg Radio! You'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; A RealAg Issues... Read More
It's tough to come up with a technical description for what Ellen Pruden really does. A long-time agricultural educator and advocate, her job title says she's the director for the Canola Eat Well program, which she leads out of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association office. But beyond that, her enthusiasm for sharing farmers' stories has... Read More
Is canaryseed the itchiest of the crops? Will StatsCan find more canola? Why are Amercian farmers so reactive to incentives but Canadian farmers less so? These are just some of the questions posed during this RealAg LIVE! Q&A with Neil Townsend, of FarmLink Marketing Solutions. Listen/watch here, and check out the summary below: There are... Read More
It's time for another great Farmer Rapid Fire! Today's panel is jam-packed with another great lineup. On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear from: Amy VanderHeide of N.S.; Andy Pasztor of southwestern Ont.; Wilco van Meijl of Rapid City, Man.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Sask; Janine Paly of Thorhild, Alta; Bruce Holmquist of... Read More
If you applied a pre-emergent herbicide before planting your corn and didn't get the moisture to activate it, don't despair and don't feel like you've thrown some money down the drain. You still get weed control during that critical weed-free period, says Rob Miller, technical development manager with BASF. As you can see in this... Read More
For the second time this week, the pulse industry is in the spotlight as another research and development project gets the green light. This latest project, funded through the protein supercluster Protein Industries Canada (PIC), is a joint research and development initiative between Saskatchewan-based AGT Food and Ingredients and ulivit, a consumer-facing ingredients start up,... Read More