Of the $8 million contribution to the Canadian beef industry announced this week, $5.3 million is earmarked for Canada Beef Inc. "We will be investing this money into all of the emerging markets – but China is certainly is one of the most important ones for us," says Michael Young, president, Canada Beef Inc., adding... Read More
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It's another busy day for the radio crew. Today, on the show: Top ag news, with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau joins the show to discuss funding, and market development; and The Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko, Gateway Livestock, on what to expect for fall, marketing timing considerations, and... Read More
Most by now are aware of the risk of Lyme disease, a bacterial diseased transmitted through deer ticks. But a relatively new tick has been found with increasing frequency in Canada — and the fallout of its bite is also serious. A bite from the Lone Star tick — named for the single white dot... Read More
What's a Thursday without a discussion about ticks? Well, probably just fine, but stand-in host of RealAg Radio, Lyndsey Smith, wants you to be tick smart and NOT end up with a red meat allergy. Listen to today's radio show (also featuring the top ag news and Wheat Pete's Word), for more: Have feedback? Story... Read More
In a survey of over 1,300 Canadian farm employers, 47 per cent say they can not fulfill their labour needs, and one in three respondents said they receive zero Canadian applicants when they post an available job. With approximately 37 per cent of the workforce expected to retire in the next 10 years, agriculture's labour... Read More
To start the show, we hear some feedback on our Farming Simulator 19 interview, then: The top ag news with Jessika Guse; Interest rates, the Canadian economy, the Federal Reserve, grain markets and more, with Matthew Pot of Grain Perspectives (sign up). Have feedback? Story idea? Send an email to Shaun Haney about the show... Read More
Is 2019 the year of the weird? Maybe, says host Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson in this episode of Wheat Pete's Word. From planting conditions, to strange looking plants, and on to excessive and strange insect and creepy crawlies — this growing season is nothing short of odd. Johnson tackles what's going on with things like... Read More