Still recovering from Canada's shootout loss last night, Shaun and Kelvin catch up on the latest ag news, including Ted Menzies' resignation from CropLife Canada due to health reasons, an update on the bovine TB situation in Western Canada and the latest job numbers in Canada and the U.S. Bern and Lyndsey recap the Southwest... Read More
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China could potentially come looking for more soybeans and canola from Canada if Donald Trump's policies jeopardize U.S. sales to the world's largest soybean importing country. The president-elect has clearly shown a willingness to challenge China, whether by it's by phoning Taiwan's president, airing his grievances on Twitter, or promising to label China as a... Read More
Today's edition of RealAg Radio includes some discussion about how Donald Trump's policies with China could open up trade opportunities for Canada and highlights from the centre of the agronomy world this week — the Southwest Ag Conference in Ridgetown, Ontario, as well as this week's edition of Wheat Pete's Word and some headlines involving... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission's large surplus from user fees over the last few years needs be drawn down and returned to farmers, says the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. The group has launched a petition, noting that since 2013, the CGC has accumulated at least $100 million from the roughly $1.80/tonne in fees charged to... Read More
As the calendar spins into 2017, we reflect that the 2016 harvest was one farmers will not soon forget. As spring gets closer, farmers need to consider ensuring they have the appropriate seed quality suitable for planting. Shaun Haney talks to Holly Gelech, Biovsion Seed Labs about the quality of the 2016 harvest from a... Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission has built up a substantial surplus from user fees over the last few years, and the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association is calling for a refund to farmers. Chair Jim Wickett joins Real Ag Radio today to discuss. We also learn about and discuss research in Alberta working on nano biosensors... Read More
It may be a new year, but it's the same ol' host for Wheat Pete's Word (only a little bit because we named it after him, and mostly because he's a one-of-a-kind). This week, you'll be dazzled by the organic matter talk, as some clarification was needed, plus Peter Johnson takes on the yield loss... Read More
Timing is critical when it comes to managing a disease like sclerotinia in canola, so what if you could receive a text message telling you it's time to spray? The concept of real-time disease monitoring with nano biosensors that can communicate with your cell phone might sound futuristic, but the steps in the process have... Read More
The holiday season is over, as Shaun and Kelvin are back in their regular chairs for today's edition of RealAg Radio. A new chief commissioner has been appointed for the Canadian Grain Commission, Donald Trump has announced his pick for U.S. trade rep (still no announcement on ag secretary) and U.S. farmers are feeling more... Read More
There are tradeoffs that need be considered when it comes to decisions about food and food policies, whether it's prioritizing "good" fats, local food or requiring different animal care procedures. "We're in the early stages of the arguments being made for greater control of our food system," explains Dr. Jayson Lusk (@JaysonLusk). "The danger is... Read More