The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) has launched a new consumer-focused marketing strategy, titled "Life's Simple Ingredients." The main goal of this project is to help consumers understand where their food comes from, and to shed a positive light on wheat so they can feel good about what they are eating. Victoria Russell, interim communications manager... Read More
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It's "Agronomy Monday" again, as we focus on corn planting tips, early nitrogen and rust management in wheat, the status of Canadian pulse exports to India, and how to get unstuck safely, with wet conditions challenging producers in many areas. Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner co-host, as we hear from Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, Dieter... Read More
India's government has taken a positive step toward resolving the uncertainty surrounding its rules for Canadian pulse crop shipments, according to Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. Technically, India has required fumigation of imports at port of origin since 2004. Canadian peas and lentils have traditionally been exempt, as India has repeatedly issued six-month waivers... Read More
When unfavourable soil conditions arise, many growers look to one-pass applications to save time. One-pass seeding, however, isn't just for when conditions are poor. In fact, a one-pass system can work for different soil conditions and areas, even when conditions are favourable. Ray Dowbenko, senior specialist of agronomy with Agrium, says that putting your seed... Read More
The United States announced this week that it had an agreement to increase beef exports to China. Lately much of the trade focus has been on holding on to existing markets but possible changes are afoot as President Donald Trump threatens to renegotiate NAFTA. The U.S./Canada beef industry relationship is more than one of just... Read More
It's Friday and that means we have a RealAg Roundtable set up on today's show. Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner discuss some new details in Bayer's reported agreement to sell its LibertyLink business to meet competition approvals, the confirmation of Robert Lighthizer and what that means for NAFTA renegotiation and Canada's appointee to head up... Read More
The race is on in many areas — and hopefully soon will be in others — to get this year's soybean crop in the ground. It's critical to make some pit-stops along the way to adjust the planter or drill for optimum performance, as covered in this Soybean School episode. Seed size can vary widely,... Read More
The way we farm is continuously changing, including the way farms with irrigated acres power their irrigation pivots. The idea of using solar energy to help offset the cost of operating pivots once seemed foreign, but there's growing interest some early adopters have setup solar installations. Merlinds Farms Ltd, near Grassy Lake, Alta. was the... Read More
For some farmers in some southern parts of Western Canada, seeding is starting to wrap up. But others are still have the challenge of getting last year's crop off, all while trying to get this year's crop in the ground. In this Canola School episode, we talk to Brittany Hennig, agronomy specialist for the Canola... Read More
Thursday's podcast includes discussion about planting/seeding progress in another Farmer Rapid Fire segment, the ag ministers' meeting in Ottawa and where things are headed with business risk management programs, the Conservative leadership race, Italy's plan to implement COOL on pasta, a report where Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says farmers will not be subject to a... Read More