First off, host Shaun Haney describes two instances where grade-school textbooks are not precisely accurate in their portrayal of ag challenges. Have you ever been shocked by something you saw in a textbook or in a magazine? Get in touch! (Details below.) Then, on the show: The top ag news with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith; The... Read More
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It's okay to not have all the answers when it comes to how you want your farm or agriculture career to look in five, 10, or 20 years down the road. Steph Kowalski, agronomy lead for Sollio Agriculture, says she ended up in her leadership role somewhat accidentally, but not without significant commitment to getting... Read More
First, on the show, we ask, is Halloween the absolute worst? Then, hear: Top ag news of the day, with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith; How biosecurity is our greatest defence against African Swine Fever (ASF) with Egan Brockhoff; and An update on upcoming livestock transport regulation changes, with Beef Cattle Research Council science director Reynold Bergen.... Read More
Today's show with host Shaun Haney starts with a brief discussion on his speaking trip to Ontario, where he shared the message that compromise in politics is not weakness. Then, you'll hear: The top ag news; A product spotlight with Steve Denys of Maizex Seeds; and, A discussion on drying grain, with Alberta farmer Scott... Read More
There are a few treats out there in among the tricks of this harvest season. Surprisingly, mature corn and decent soybean yields are making some farmers happy as they put the 2019 growing season to bed, but there are plenty of areas still struggling with immature and wet corn and super low soybean yields. In... Read More
Barriers to entry are keeping the very people who should be growing cannabis out of the picture. That's one of the reasons cannabis professional reporter with The Globe and Mail Jameson Berkow is calling Canada's first year of legalized cannabis a dud. The verdict is in, and Year One of legalized cannabis in Canada was... Read More
Happy Tuesday. Today on RealAg Radio, you'll hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; A product spotlight from the Farmers Business Network; and A special segment on soil testing, from soil testing to getting your nutrient plan in place, with Ross Mckenzie. Have feedback on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney via... Read More
If dogs can detect trace amounts of drugs in luggage, could they be trained to sniff out plant disease, too? The short answer is yes — and a research scientist headed up a project to prove it in a one-year, proof of concept study out of Alberta. Mike Harding, research scientist with Alberta Agriculture &... Read More
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) met in Ottawa for three days last week to tackle industry challenges, including the advent of African swine fever (ASF) overseas. Gary Stordy, director of government and corporate affairs for the CPC, says the meeting was very productive and much needed, especially in light of ASF. "The industry is not... Read More
Harvest has progressed in some areas but unfortunately for some, it came to a screeching halt with a blast of snow. RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney hopes that if you were stuck from getting into the combine you at least got the chance to catch up with family and friends, rest, and then be ready... Read More