Several provincial and national farm groups say they are disappointed with the Canadian Grain Commission's plan for dealing with its $130 million surplus, and that it underscores the need to update the federal agency's mandate. The surplus has accumulated through user fees charged for grain inspection and other services — costs that were ultimately passed... Read More
Category: Podcasts
On Wednesday's show, with host Shaun Haney: Saudi spat escalates — Saudis selling Canadian assets? What does this mean for G3? Feed shortage concerns due to dry summer Joel Hoehn of Rocky Mountain Equipment discusses swather maintenance/servicing as part of this week's Rocky Talk BC Ag Minister Lana Popham on land policies, trade, and other... Read More
Mike Dolinski has seen a lot of things over the years as an entomologist and senior Agri-Trend coach. Opinions that come and go, scientific consensus that changes, and sometimes catchphrases that catch on, even if they are misleading. At the recent Sure Growth Technologies field day near Marchwell, Sask., Dolinski drew a bead on the... Read More
This season's hot weather and wild rain (and lack of it) is having a surprising impact on the soybean crop, says Wheat Pete's Word host Peter Johnson. That's where we start with this week's episode. From there, Wheat Pete answers your questions on seeding rate, good coverage for insecticide applications, cover crop establishment, and so... Read More
Depending on where you're located, what you have for cattle feed could be drastically different then what your neighbour 10 miles away has. It also differs from province to province. It's been dry in much of Western Canada, as well as parts of Ontario, resulting in low yields and producers scrambling for feed come the... Read More
Tuesday’s edition of RealAg Radio, with hosts Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner: Saudi Arabia halts purchases of Canadian wheat and barley. Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) says there's a new record for total amount of exported Canadian major grains and oilseeds for 2017/18. Grain Growers of Canada welcomes four new members including the Grain Farmers of... Read More
What do you get when you connect two ‘city kid’ filmmakers, a world-class chef, and nine farmers and their families? You get Before The Plate, a genuine behind-the-kitchen-door, on-the-farm look at how food is produced in Canada, and the passion and commitment chefs and farmers apply to their craft. The driving force behind the film... Read More
What's the gap between your soybean seeding rate and final stand count? It's a key management consideration if growers want to get a handle on what's happening in their fields and increase yields, says Syngenta agronomic sales rep Marijke Van Andel. When growers discover there's a 20 percent gap between seeds planted and the final... Read More
Some people are bean counters, but Scott Meers chose instead to be a bug counter. Now, let's start off by saying that Meers, insect management specialist for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, absolutely knows that not all insects are bugs. But when it comes to extension and making insect management accessible, Meers knows full well that... Read More
303 combines. That's the new Guinness World Record for most combine harvesters working simultaneously in a field, following a successful record attempt in southern Manitoba on Saturday. Organizers of the Harvest for Kids event south of Winkler were aiming for 300 combines to raise awareness and funds for Children's Camps International (CCI). "It was an... Read More