Shaun Haney kicks off today's show sharing feedback about how taking a nap can help productivity on the farm before getting into the following topics and conversations: Today's ag news, including the looming NAFTA deadline, wildfires in the Prairie Provinces, GFO's Ontario election wish-list and more with Kelvin Heppner; Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc... Read More
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We're grinding through the week, and farmers are making great progress on crop planting and seeding across many parts of Canada. On today's show: What are the seven habits of the best crop scouts? Adrienne Ivey: her recent TEDx talk in Regina has struck a chord with farmers and consumers. She shares her experience, and... Read More
By François Tardif Many master gardeners would tell you that to maximize your vegetable yields, rows need to be oriented in a north-south manner. This is supposed to maximize light interception by the crops, which in turn maximizes photosynthesis. In contrast, east-west rows have more shading and this negatively impacts yields. Is the same true... Read More
"What does someone who raises cattle look like?" Adrienne Ivey, a Saskatchewan cattle rancher, stood in front of a TEDx audience in Regina recently and asked this question. Soon after, she openly admitted to some pretty shocking things — like running a corporate farm, using growth implants in cattle, and even using antibiotics. She also... Read More
As #Plant18 rolls on, it's time for our latest Agronomic Monday with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney. Today's show includes: Farmer Rapid Fire — seeding and spring updates with Jeff Nonay, near Edmonton, Alberta; Jim Hale, Lancer, Saskatchewan; Riley Anderson, Morris, Manitoba; and Jackie Jeffrey, Burks Falls, Ontario; Clair Langlois, provincial cereal specialist with Alberta... Read More
We're starting off the show today with a quick look at the markets, and an update on the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's latest report. Then: Top Ag News - An update on the NAFTA trilateral meeting; Bill C-49; the future of the RFS; and more. Buy or Sell - Kelvin Heppner is again in the... Read More
Not only do dry soil conditions hamper seed germination, they also raise the risk of fertilizer toxicity for seedlings after they germinate, especially in a sensitive crop like canola. That means rates of fertilizer placed at seeding last year or the year before might not be safe this year, explains Don Flaten, soil scientist at... Read More
Farmers across North America have been looking for an opportunity to experience higher prices for grain commodities. The USDA's May WASDE report, including the first ending stock estimates for 2018-19, was released on Thursday. On the surface, it looked like higher prices could be possible with the smaller-than-expect global supply estimates, but the market hardly... Read More
Why don't we talk about biofuels in Canada? Host Shaun Haney starts off the show contemplating the differences between the U.S. and Canada, and reading some of your thoughts. Top Ag News - Monsanto Canada announces TruFlex release...again; USDA ending stocks; deadlines for NAFTA 2.0; throwing Bill C-49 back at the House. USDA WASDE -... Read More
As planting and seeding begins across the country, farmers look to Mother Nature to do her part and provide positive growing conditions through the entire season. Earlier this week on RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney spoke with Michael Clark, of BAMWX, about the Canadian spring and summer forecast. Similar to most regions of North America,... Read More