Trade tensions, regulatory gridlock, and labour shortages are stacking up as key concerns for American ag retailers heading into next season. Richard Gupton, senior vice president of public policy and counsel at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), says this "triple threat" facing crop input suppliers is creating pricing issues and supply disruptions. Gupton says ag... Read More
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Thanks for joining us for episode three of Continuity Conversations! The first two episodes focused on the value of the farm and the importance of thinking long-term about not just the farm legacy, but also the debt load of a continuing business (see those here). In this episode, host Shaun Haney again sits down with... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Bushels & Bytes podcast, brought to you by the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jen Wright, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), to explore the intersection of technology, labour shortages, and... Read More
An ideal canola stand starts with a dialled-in seeding rate, known seed survival rates, a steady seeding pass, and protection from pests. Putting all the pieces together requires making key decisions at each point in the process. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Chris Manchur of the Canola Council... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to cover some agronomic topics including: Stripe rust; Disease resistance ratings; Cold temps and corn; and, Planter vs drill decisions for beans. Also hear a clip from a recent Canola School... Read More
With global grain trade facing headwinds from high prices and shifting customer demands, U.S. wheat is pushing forward with a dual focus: secure emerging demand while reinforcing its reputation for quality. In this interview from Washington, D.C., Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Ralph Loos of U.S. Wheat Associates. Loos explains how the organization is... Read More
With the threat of tariffs on the table across many industries right now, the cattle industry is one keeping a close eye on how the Trump administration is handling global trade, says the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). In this interview recorded at Washington Watch, held by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), Ethan... Read More
Farmers have been busy this spring applying phosphorus fertilizers such as diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP) that stimulate root development, help create uniform and earlier crop maturity, strengthen stalks and influence a host of other crop growth factors. But a lot needs to happen for the essential nutrient to move from raw phosphate to... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses his trip to Washington D.C. this week, as well as the latest Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results. Hear from Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update, as well as Devin Mogler with the National... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday Edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith both of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to Washington; New cabinet... Read More