The growth of biofuels, the focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the Clean Fuel Standard could cost farmers more, but could also provide farmers with an opportunity to cash in on off-sets and expand markets for some crops. But the entire industry, regulations, and predicting the winners and losers is complex. To help navigate... Read More
Category: Podcasts
Today's RealAg Radio features an issues panel with RealAg's own Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, joined by Meagan Murdoch of National PR. It's a jam-packed show and you're going to hear the panelists talk about: Vaccine roll-out (or lack thereof); Hedging and how no one understands it; Carbon offsets; Economic stimulus; Mental health, and more!... Read More
It's Thursday! That means it's time for Farmer Rapid Fire here on RealAg Radio. Thanks for tuning in! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is checking in with farmers about what they're up to this winter; you'll hear: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont. who has a cash crop operation, works closely with his extended family,... Read More
Heading into the busy seeding season, today's RealAg LIVE! guests want to make sure you're ready for the growing season ahead. Jan Morse of Loveland Products and Candice Robinson of Nutrien Ag Solutions join host Shaun Haney for a full discussion of Loveland's Atlas XC, a biocatalyst product to aid in the availability of phosphorus... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday episode you're going to hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Justin Funk of Agri Studies, about decision making and comparing it across demographics in farming; Kelly Dobson of LeaderShift Inc., on leadership throughout a whole organization and... Read More
We're getting to the time of year where the days are starting to get longer. By no means are we at the point of panicking to get seed plans solidified, but it's never too early to start planning for #Seed20 or #Plant20. Joining Kara Oosterhuis for today's LIVE! is Tom Greaves of Pitura Seeds, a... Read More
Rob McKinlay runs a 70-cow dairy near Woodstock, Ont., and has fully incorporated biogas capture into the farm's feeding and energy system. Using manure and refused or spoiled feed as a feedstock, McKinlay's biogas digester fully captures the energy produced on farm and uses it to keep the lights on and dairy farm humming with... Read More
From yield results, to clover benefits, and on to potash, this week's Word is full of the regular fare you're used to. But new for this week is something you've probably never heard before — a song and a name for Pete's pick-me-ups. Checking in with neighbours, ultra early seeding, and barley fertility are all... Read More