This week's Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio has confirmed one thing: there is some serious drought out there — especially across the southern parts of Western Canada. The severity changes pending what pocket you belong to, but even areas such as the Palliser Triangle, which is known for its dry climate, is facing extreme... Read More
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Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio. On this Thursday edition of the show we've got a Farmer Rapid Fire. You'll hear from: Keisha Rose of North Lake, P.E.I., who grows and processes multiple varieties of table-stock potatoes; Charlene Whattam of Douglas, Ont., who cash crops 240 acres and is currently kidding meat goats; Andrea Elias... Read More
Depending on where you farm across the Prairies, you might have some concerns about herbicide carryover from the previous year, especially after a dry fall. "If you're in some of the drier areas of the prairies, especially southern Alberta or across Saskatchewan, you might want to take a look at some of the herbicides you…Read More
The Liberal party's national policy convention is this week, and as part of the organization's annual meeting, resolutions can be brought forward from electoral districts across the country. Kody Blois, member of parliament for Kings-Hants, acts as chair of the Rural Liberal Caucus; and as someone from Atlantic Canada's agricultural heartland, understands the region and... Read More
The Canadian Dairy XPO runs today and tomorrow of this week. It's not too late to register for day two! For this Wednesday edition of RealAg LIVE! Jordon Underhill of the Canadian Dairy XPO joins host Shaun Haney to talk about XPO and all things dairy. Don't miss an episode of RealAg LIVE! A new... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, which is brought to you by Ducks Unlimited Canada. On the show today you'll hear: Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on a new resolution for promoting Canadian ag; Paul Thoroughgood, of Ducks Unlimited, joins us for a spotlight interview; and, Joe Glauber, former chief economist... Read More
Whether it's in the too-dry conditions in the west, or the quite warm conditions of the east, farmers are getting rolling on some field work and seeding. This week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word is all about answering the question of "if it's time" — is it time for more or all the N? Is... Read More
When we talk about trade, often times we talk about market access, tariff rate quotes, and other technical aspects. Climate change and carbon programing isn't necessarily something that always comes to mind. Ted Bilyea of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), says there are currently big unknowns surrounding trade and climate change; particularly, how we... Read More
The winter wheat stand has greened up, come out of winter, and the growing degree days are accumulating, which has many thinking about a nitrogen application. "People are getting out, they're looking at the number of plants per row, they're checking for tillers, do they need to put their nitrogen on, can they wait," says…Read More
When it comes to weed control, getting it right is key for edible bean success. University of Guelph research shows, on average, weed interference can cause yield losses up to 56 per cent compared to 50 per cent in corn and 36 per cent in soybeans. When comparing edible beans and soybeans, U of G…Read More