Category: Podcasts
Canada and the U.S. share a border, have integrated trade systems, and similar crop mixes. The similarities don't end there, either. Both Canada and the U.S. are dealing with trade disruption across several commodities, and are suffering from COVID-19 related shutdowns. There are differences, too, of course, and in this RealAg LIVE! Shaun Haney is... Read More
While U.S. President Trump and Mexican President Obrador were meeting in Washington D.C. to celebrate the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Prime Minister Trudeau was in Ottawa defending his government's mid-year fiscal update. It is no surprise that the numbers are not pretty, as the Liberals have attempted to rescue the economy with major support payments, just... Read More
Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio on this Thursday afternoon! On today's show, we have an exciting Farmer Rapid Fire. You'll hear: Jeff Nonay, dairy farmer from Edmonton, Alta; Tim Oleksyn, cattle rancher from near Prince Albert, Sask; Gunter Jochum, grain producer from St. Francois Xavier, Man; Peter Gredig, ag nerd and grain producer from... Read More
It's a wonderful Wednesday! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Pam de Rocquigny, executive director of the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), on the new group and what their plans are heading forward; Jenneth Johanson, president of Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA),... Read More
A new Oat Procurement Program from Richardson Pioneer will change which pre-harvest aid products are used on milling oats, which could impact oat producers on the Prairies. Last month, a newsletter to Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) members contained a notice that Richardson Pioneer would be focusing on sourcing Canadian oats that have not been... Read More
On this edition of RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney's guest is Sean Speer, assistant professor of Public Policy at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and former senior economic advisor to Stephen Harper. Shaun and Sean discuss the future of work and the impact on rural communities and agriculture,... Read More
If you remember farming in 1988, this year may seem a little similar, at least for Ontario. That year, the drought broke in mid-July with a torrential downpour — are we in for something like that soon? Well, we won't know for sure for a few days yet, but this week's Wheat Pete's Word does... Read More