Today, on Agronomic Monday: Soil and soil maps in precision ag; mining genetic sources of disease resistance; the environmental benefits to canola production; and more, with RealAgriculture's Kelvin Heppner, Canola Digest and Canola Watch's Jay Whetter, and Curtis Rempel of the Canola Council of Canada. Agronomy panelists Peter Johnson and Terry Aberhart join the show... Read More
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It's Friday, but we're not slowing down! Today, on the show: Top Ag News Beef demand, pulling back in the markets, bred cows and more with Gateway Livestock's Anne Wasko on the Beef Market Update. Barry Senft, CEO of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, joins to talk about the big ethanol announcement in Ontario. Should... Read More
Host Shaun Haney starts off the show asking all of you: what is the future for soybeans? Also on the show today: Top Ag News When's the last time you 'paid it forward'? Food marketing and the future of labeling — will we see a "made-by-humans" label? We hear from food and agricultural economist Jayson... Read More
Yesterday's show started off with host Shaun Haney talking about progressive trade agreements. Today, he reads some of your feedback. Then: Top Ag News Retrofitting older equipment with the latest precision gear. The potential impact of blockchain technology with Elaine Kub, author of Mastering the Grain Markets. Robynne Anderson, president of Emerging Ag, on her... Read More
Is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's progressive agenda hurting free-trade talks? Host Shaun Haney thinks so — he starts the show talking trade. Then: Top Ag News Two crop farmers, a hog farmer and a beef farmer join the show for a panel to talk about the 2017 growing season, trade, and local media outlets struggling... Read More
Today, on the show: Top Ag News What should we do if we see suspicious drone activity? (No, don't shoot at it!) Matthew Johnson, president and founder of M3 Aerial Productions, joins the show to explain. Double crop soybeans, incredible corn yields, improving soil organic matter and 'bushels of differences' with RealAgriculture's agronomist Peter Johnson.... Read More
There's a great deal of focus on trade in China now. Could we become the first G7 nation to secure a bilateral trade deal? Host Shaun Haney starts us out with a summary of what's happening on that front, and the potential opportunities (and challenges) there. Also in today's episode of the show: Top Ag... Read More
In this episode of the show: Rob Saik, founder of Agri-Trend, on the 19th Farm Forum Event, coming up next week in Calgary, AB. Top Ag News Monsanto's chief technology officer, Robb Fraley, joins the show to discuss his role with Monsanto, the controversy surrounding Dicamba (and vapour movement/volatility), restricted use, the future of big... Read More
Host Shaun Haney is in Calgary, AB for the GrowCanada conference today, inspiring a chat with keynote speaker and former politician, Stockwell Day, on the opportunity for Canadian agriculture in China. Also on the show: Top Ag News. Yield mapping and the importance of calibration with Rocky Mountain Equipment. U.S. GDP numbers, the Canadian dollar,... Read More
We've got another great show for you today. So buckle up, as we talk: Top Ag News Growing soybeans for beginners. India's import duties, the negative effects of domestic policy on global trade, the potential for price volatility and what's in store for pulse growers, with Pulse Canada CEO Gordon Bacon. Bacon is fresh off... Read More