Category: Podcasts

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

For decades, soybean acreage has increased in Canada and has been internationally fuelled by growing world demand for the oilseed crop. Soybeans have also proven to be a friend to farmers, making a profitable contribution to the bottom line and adding another cropping option to diversify and extend rotations. But what happens when farmers plant…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

Wheat head armyworm doesn't only affect wheat; it can also affect barley, rye, oats, native and forage grasses like timothy, and even gets into wild oats — it's got a wide host range to say the least. The impact of wheat head armyworm isn't well documented, and part of the problem with researching them is…Read More

Professional development isn't just for those in corporate agriculture and it's not just for those looking at taking on a new role, either. Vik Kail, human resources leader for Corteva Agriscience, says that there's a place for professional development, both formally and informally, for all levels of employees, including owners and managers. Kail looks at…Read More

Seven in 10 Canadians have never visited an operational commercial farm, but those who have had the opportunity form positive perceptions of modern agriculture. That's one of the findings emerging from the third annual agriculture and food public opinion poll from Grassroots Public Affairs. At first glance, the 70 per cent result may seem surprising,... Read More