We have a special edition of RealAg Radio on this Monday! Today we are going to take a bit of a trip down memory lane to reminisce a bit. This past week we had Jeff Nielsen, previous board director for the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), current chair of Grain Growers of Canada, and farmer from... Read More
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Solo crop touring isn't as fun and seems a little out of the norm compared to normal tour set-ups, but that's just the situation that, like many companies, FarmLink Marketing found themselves in this year. All safety protocols were recently taken into consideration for a crop tour put on by FarmLink Marketing says Neil Townsend,... Read More
It's the last Friday of July, and the summer is just continuing to roar along. If you're in Western Canada, you know it's hot hot hot. Currently in the beef markets, there is a lot of discussion surrounding where we are at for demand for proteins. We've got some economic headwinds, and we've got issues... Read More
We've made it to the end of another work-week. We hope you have some great plans for the weekend — whether it be sitting around a campfire, out at the lake, or out doing fieldwork. We've got a great lineup for you on today's episode of RealAg Radio! You'll hear: Anne Wasko of the Gateway... Read More
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a big concern for wheat growers each season, but some years, like 2020, the risk is incredibly high for a huge portion of the Prairies. The provincial FHB risk maps were lit up red and yellow for much of the growing season until about now. For many, early August may... Read More
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
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