Today's show includes discussion on the politics of the Canada-U.S. dairy file, Alberta's move to allow farm groups to collect non-refundable check-offs, Italy's plan to implement country-of-origin labeling on pasta, and the impact staying in the field over winter had on canola quality. After hearing from Cam Dahl and Veronique Barthet, we wrap up the... Read More
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Saturated conditions last fall, combined with above normal snowfall for some areas, has many western Canadian farmers impatiently waiting for warm, dry weather before getting rolling this spring. For farmers with 2016 crop still in the field, there's some significant work ahead — not just in first dealing with the messy, wet crop left over,... Read More
The RealAg team is meeting in Toronto this week (the annual get-together just happened to coincide with the Jays' home-opener on Tuesday night.) So for the first time, Shaun, Kelvin, Lyndsey and Bern are all in one place for a RealAg Radio roundtable, discussing everything from the latest farmland values report to Italy's plan to... Read More
We're racing towards planting season, with field activity about to begin rocking and rolling, Lessons from the new world wheat yield record, the value of soil and subsequent impact of erosion, cover crop management, corn planter down pressure, and more — it's all in this week's edition of the Word the RealAg agronomist Peter Johnson.... Read More
As a sector that's generally very dependent on demand from outside the country, access to markets around the world is extremely important for Canadian agriculture. And there's been no shortage of trade issues to sort through over the last few months. As part of today's show we're revisiting some of these key trade files with... Read More
It's Agronomy Monday, and we're talking soybean row spacing, big barley yields, blackleg resistance labels on canola, and spring nitrogen options after wet conditions last fall prevented fall application. Catch RealAg Radio every weekday at 4pm eastern on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM!
What do consumers think of Canadian farmers? Recent studies tell us that consumers appreciate and respect farmers’ efforts to produce healthy, affordable, safe food for Canadians. But to maintain the strength of the Canadian farm brand and consumers’ trust, farmers must continue to be brand champions for their own farms and their industry, says Len... Read More
Trade has been the focal point for the beef industry in North America, lately, as both Canada and the U.S. search for export growth. It seems like we talk more about trade deficits and surpluses between countries than we have in a long time. This week in the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko, Anne... Read More
It's Friday and that means it's roundtable time on today's show. Join Shaun and Kelvin, as they discuss today's news, including Brian Mulroney's latest comments on NAFTA renegotiation, Brad Wall's visit to Washington, hog industry excitement in Manitoba and more. With barbecue season around the corner, Anne Wasko joins Shaun for another beef market update,... Read More
As the Canadian government contemplates moving forward on a free trade agreement with China, the canola industry sees tremendous potential to increase exports to the country that already imports more canola seed than any other. That's because Canadian canola seed headed to China currently faces a nine percent tariff, whereas the tariff on soybeans is... Read More