We've hit the half-way mark of this next-to-last week of May and the weather has improved slightly in a few areas of the Prairies, as tinder-dry areas such as Brandon, MB, and Regina, SK, got some much needed rain. In today's episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by Patti Miller, chief commissioner... Read More
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Shaun Haney kicks off Wednesday's show talking about the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in rural towns (send him your favourite at the email address below or in a tweet with #RealAgRadio). From there, the show includes: Today's ag news, including royal assent for the federal government's long-awaited transportation legislation — Bill C-49, as well as the... Read More
Tuesday's show, with host Shaun Haney: Today's ag news, with Kelvin Heppner, including MPs rejecting amendments to Bill C-49 again, optimism about exports in U.S.-China trade, and Deere raising prices Bern Tobin on the Ontario election, with polls showing NDP momentum Ted Siefried of Zaner Ag Hedge on the market's response to China news Kevin... Read More
It's the Victoria Day weekend and farmers across the country are busy with planting, seeding and dealing with varying conditions. We have a great RealAg Radio agronomic Monday to push you through the end of the long weekend. Today's show includes: Wheat Pete and Shaun discuss the wet start in Lampton and Essex county's in... Read More
On Friday's show, with host Shaun Haney: Top ag news, with Kelvin Heppner, discussing the missed NAFTA deal deadline, Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay's trade mission to China, and more. Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock — can barbecue season help protein demand? RealAg Issues panel with Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner Favourite... Read More
On Thursday’s show, with host Shaun Haney: Top ag news stories of the day, including the NAFTA "deadline," seeding updates & more (Kelvin joins Shaun for the final minute of news after scrambling to get back on-air after his power went out during the commercial break.) A new segment: Farmer Rapid Fire, Livestock edition, with... Read More
Shaun Haney kicks off today's show sharing feedback about how taking a nap can help productivity on the farm before getting into the following topics and conversations: Today's ag news, including the looming NAFTA deadline, wildfires in the Prairie Provinces, GFO's Ontario election wish-list and more with Kelvin Heppner; Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc... Read More
We're grinding through the week, and farmers are making great progress on crop planting and seeding across many parts of Canada. On today's show: What are the seven habits of the best crop scouts? Adrienne Ivey: her recent TEDx talk in Regina has struck a chord with farmers and consumers. She shares her experience, and... Read More
As #Plant18 rolls on, it's time for our latest Agronomic Monday with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney. Today's show includes: Farmer Rapid Fire — seeding and spring updates with Jeff Nonay, near Edmonton, Alberta; Jim Hale, Lancer, Saskatchewan; Riley Anderson, Morris, Manitoba; and Jackie Jeffrey, Burks Falls, Ontario; Clair Langlois, provincial cereal specialist with Alberta... Read More
We're starting off the show today with a quick look at the markets, and an update on the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's latest report. Then: Top Ag News - An update on the NAFTA trilateral meeting; Bill C-49; the future of the RFS; and more. Buy or Sell - Kelvin Heppner is again in the... Read More