As the federal government rolled out the carbon tax April 1, farmers and rural Canadians were understandably irritated. Among the feedback we received was a question that struck me — why don't farmers get paid to store carbon in the soil? I was a little surprised, because, in at least one province, they do. Alberta... Read More
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It's the beginning of the week which means it's time for agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney has the following guests on the show: Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association discusses seed treatments; Horst Bohner from OMAFRA explains why a producer should consider seeding soybeans first;... Read More
Whether it's stashing away chocolates in a favourite hiding spot, or choosing the salad at a buffet for fear of peering eyes, most of us have felt judged on our food choices in one way or another. According to Casey Berglund, founder of Worthy and Well Inc., a lot of people have complicated relationships with... Read More
Perhaps lost in the hustle and bustle of the USMCA trade dealings is the fact that Canada did retaliate against the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs with tariffs of our own on over 40 grocery and food related items. The full brunt of those tariffs is likely just beginning to be felt at the consumer... Read More
Every year the Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX) attracts companies from all over the globe. Many of them have deep roots in Canada, but others, like Turkey's Çapar milking systems, are new to the country, seeking to set up shop in one of the world's most attractive dairy industries. Çapar started producing milking machines in Turkey... Read More
It's Friday on RealAg Radio and there is much to discuss today on the show to finish the week. The lineup includes: Shaun Haney is the top ag news of the day Lone Ranger Sarah Foster, of 2020 Seed Labs, covers the opportunity to make more timely fungicide application with passive spore collection of the... Read More
What will agronomy look like five or ten years from now? Will drones and automation have replaced agronomists and field walks? There's no denying that technology definitely plays a larger role in his job than it used to, says Shane Thomas, agronomist with Yara Canada. From field mapping software, to variable rate capabilities, NDVI readings,... Read More
Host Shaun Haney is back from Las Vegas and ready to cover the top ag issues impacting your farm! In today's RealAg Radio: You'll hear the top ag news stories of the day with Jessika Guse We dip into the RealAg mail bag to hear your feedback and thoughts from email and the RealAg listener... Read More
There’s some tough-looking winter wheat across Ontario and many producers are wondering whether they can save their crops. In some instances, growers have forward-contracted wheat for delivery at $7 a bushel. That's difficult to walk away from, says RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson. "We will lose some acres on the heavy clays, but where we can,... Read More
From the sweet, sweet taste of maple syrup, to the sad state of this Ontario wheat crop, this week's Wheat Pete's Word has something for just about everyone. Host Peter Johnson covers soil structure problems, patchy wheat problems, seed-placed fertilizer and so much more in the audio below. Listen now or listen later! Have a... Read More