Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison on the benefits of trade; Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) discussing the value of agricultural trade between Canada and U.S.; Adam... Read More
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Canada's agriculture minister is planning to retire from federal politics. Lawrence MacAulay has decided he will not seek the Liberal nomination in his riding of Cardigan, which he has represented for over 36 years — making him the longest serving Liberal in the House of Commons. As reported, MacAulay had invited guests to a "major... Read More
Raising a family in a rural area comes with a lot of benefits, including a caring community and an often slower pace of life than what the cities offer. There are drawbacks though, and longer — sometimes much longer — emergency response times is one of the major ones. This drawback is one that Kim... Read More
This week held no big surprises in the beef markets. While markets were lower last week, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange surmised that would continue into this week and confirmed that it has. The dressed market in the U.S. is down and the wholesale market is under pressure as well; however, showing signs of... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for the RealAg Issues... Read More
How could a changing climate impact weed control? Will some weeds prosper? Will the herbicides farmers have in their management toolbox be more or less effective as conditions change? Cornell Cooperative Extension agriculture educator Sharon Bachman tackled these and other questions when she spoke to CCAs attending the Ontario Certified Crop Advisors meeting in London,... Read More
Even before today's Ukraine/U.S. meeting in the Oval Office, geopolitical positions are shifting at an alarming pace. Are countries ready for the full impact of Donald Trump's trade and diplomatic policies? To begin to unpack the changes both domestically and internationally, Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group and Shaun Haney sit down for another episode of... Read More
It has been a fascinating winter of talking to audiences across Canada and the United States during this period of political wrangling and dramatic shifts in trade policy and economics. The United States is setting out on a new 4-year administration under Donald Trump, while Canada edges ever closer to a federal election in 2025.... Read More
Update, as of Saturday morning: Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is planning to formally announce his plan to retire from federal politics on Saturday afternoon. He will not be seeking the nomination in the riding of Cardigan, which he has held since 1988. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is planning to make a "major announcement" at a... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Ryan McCarron of Antigonish, N.S.; Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont.; Randy Tkachyk of Sundown, Man.; and, Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alta. Also hear from Saskatchewan Corteva Crop... Read More