Shaun and Kelvin discuss the latest on the dilemma with pulse exports to India, USDA ag outlook estimates, Glencore's renewed interest in grain handling, why dozens of Somali asylum-seekers are walking into Canada in the southern Manitoba farm community of Emerson and more. Glen Blahey of the Canadian Ag Safety Association chats with Kelvin about... Read More
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The tough harvest conditions on the prairies last fall were unforeseen when planning began for Canada's first grain entrapment awareness and training program, but the launch of "BeGrainSafe" has turned out to be incredibly timely. "Out-of-condition grain is a major contributor to grain entrapment situations, as well as other types of injuries and illness. We... Read More
Canadian peas and lentils destined for India are facing a potential hurdle, the USDA's annual outlook conference kicks off in Washington, and new rail legislation is expected in Ottawa in the next few weeks — Shaun and Kelvin break down the latest ag news on today's show. Also the AgNerds segment returns! Guests include Peter... Read More
With unharvested crop still in the field and saturated soils in many areas, some helpful weather could be on the way for Western Canada this spring, says Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. "The spring bias is tilted toward a little less precipitation and a slight warmer bias," he says in the video below, filmed... Read More
If new rail legislation the federal government promised to introduce this spring is to be passed before the end of the session in June, it will have to be tabled soon. "One would imagine with the legislative calendar, it's going to be have to be in the next several weeks," says Steve Pratte, rail policy... Read More
A&W ads, Canada's top lobbyists, drainage, farm groups talking about joining forces & more — it's all in today's edition of RealAg Radio. Guests include Steve Gillis of Rocky Mountain Equipment discussing water management on our weekly Rocky Talk episode; Kelly Dobson of Dobson Lead on the discussions that are taking place between Manitoba farm... Read More
Can it be? Has #plant17 really started already? Well, for at least a few farmers in the southern climes of Ontario are rolling out to frost seed oats (the temp is in the teens today!), and that's where we begin this week's Wheat Pete's Word. Yes, planting oats in February can work, explains your host... Read More
In the feedlot business, as elsewhere, necessity is the mother of innovation. So when Stronks Feedlot at Picture Butte, Alta., couldn't find software to fit its operation, they invented it. On this season of the TechTour, together with Dow AgroSciences, we're shining the spotlight on on-farm innovations and inventions that improve efficiency and productivity. Hampered... Read More
After four consecutive years of record wheat production in the world, we've become accustomed to adjectives like "burdensome" and "massive" describing wheat supplies. However, it's looking like 2017 could break that trend, according to Mike Krueger of The Money Farm. "That pattern is starting to change," he says in the interview below, filmed at CropConnect... Read More
Shaun and Kelvin are back home (sort of, Shaun's not in Germany anymore, but at a ski lodge in Montana) for today's edition of RealAg Radio, as they discuss Ag Canada's new farm income forecast, canola crush margins, and Justin Trudeau's performance on the trade front in the last week. Guests include Drew Lerner of... Read More