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Nora, Mark, and Autumn are reading a couple chapters of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere books and talking about them every two weeks! We'll be going in publication order, starting with Elantris! Join us for a podcast doing close reads of our favorite fantasy author as we discuss his highs and his lows!
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Good morning and welcome! Speak, friend, and enter a world of magic, might, and myth. Bag End Book Club is a celebration of Tolkien's most famous and influential works. Every two weeks we will come together after having read a handful of chapters and discuss the stories of Middle-Earth, from the Hobbit to the Lord of the Rings and further on to the Silmarillion. Stop a moment and enjoy some good company and better books.
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ANSWER is a multidisciplinary DJ/Producer Duo which is a collaborative effort of Arjun Nair & Nishanth Naidu, one of the most sought after names in the Indian Electronic music circuit, having played over 700+ shows over the last 7 years across India, Amsterdam, China, Middle East and Philippines has seen the pair build up a formidable relationship with audiences globally. ​Their ability to build an inseparable connection with the audience within minutes of their performance sets them as easi ...
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Ag Equipment Intelligence's On the Record Podcast is the farm equipment dealer's audio sources for information on farming equipment, technologies and their application, as well as how to market, sell and service for increased customer value.
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Sermons, lectures, and discussions on the church's glorious mission of worldwide disciple-making. Curated by church-planting missionaries sent out of Grace Baptist Church in Middletown, OH.
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The Big Story is back with a second season! The news culture of our times is noisy, crowded, and honestly so confusing. This is why we are coming every fortnight on your podcast platforms to help you make sense of the new and now. With two new hosts, Anjali and Prateek, the second season of The Big Story will feature longer and well-rounded discussions with experts across science, culture, technology, politics, and more. Tune in on your preferred podcast platform! Millions of listeners seek ...
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It really has been the year of the combine for Case IH. At Commodity Classic in March, the Racine, Wisconsin-based manufacturer unveiled its new 775 horsepower AF11 combine. And this week at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, the CNH Industrial farm equipment maker rolled out two new AF Series combines — the AF9... Read More…
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Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs. An investment in variable rate technology has to generate a return either through decreased costs or increased yield. In an ideal scenario, the use of VR technology does both. Anticipating what might be possible is key to adopting variable rate, says Herman Simons,... Read More…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney chats with: Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; Brett Israel of Mapletown, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St.Francois Xavier, Man.; and, Kent Erickson of Irma, Alta. Also hear from eastern agronomist John... Read More…
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A new soil-focused training program for agronomists is set to launch in 2025. The Canada Trusted Advisor Partnership (TAP) will be offered in Manitoba and Saskatchewan next year, with a goal of 10 to 15 participants. Modeled after the North Dakota TAP, which formed in 2022 to provide Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) with practical soil... Read More…
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Like most crops, a strong, high yielding corn crop depends on what nutrients are in the soil. Knowing what is currently in the field is key to deciding how much of what to add in. With corn being a such a big, high-yielding plant, this crop is particularly reliant on a high amount of nitrogen,... Read More…
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With tight margins and a push for improved soil health being the status quo in most cattle operations, producers are working with researchers to find new and innovative ways to improve economical profitability while also improving soil for the next generation of farmers. While corn stalk grazing is becoming more commonplace in the Prairies, produce…
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Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week episode of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Farmers Edge. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Karen Proud with Fertilizer Canada on the permanent changes to the Canada Labour Code; Micheal Harvey with Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on Canada deciding to place tariffs on China EV’s and steel;... Read More…
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The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers. That might be because, for some crops, the ideal window is incredibly early — like this week, in the case of winter canola for example. That’s one hot topic in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word podcast,... Read More…
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As railway traffic begins to get back to normal, there are still lingering issues that need addressed regarding how Canada found itself in a dual railway strike at all. “I hope this strike has shown our government that our system is broken,” says Karen Proud, president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. Proud says that this... Read More…
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AGCO has officially launched its latest Gleaner combine line with the Gleaner T Series. Our own Bern Tobin is down at Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, this week to take in the show, and got a first look at the new combine. “This series delivers lightweight performance, superior control and premium grain quality for... Read More…
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While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his deputy Chrystia Freeland say applying steep tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and steel from China is in Canada’s national interest, the organization that represents Canada’s agri-food exporting sectors is reminding the government it’s also in Canada’s interest to maintain an international rules-based sy…
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The federal government announced several changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program on Monday, including a rollback of allowable positions to “weed out TFW Program misuse and fraud.” The changes were announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Language…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Rob Hannam with Farm Health Guardian on their pilot project; Luke Struckman and Shawn Catherwood on new soil health training; Drew Spoelstra with Ontario Farms Association, on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program; and, Gerry... Re…
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Harvest is often a highlight of the year, but it can also be a stress-filled time, especially when combined with other factors outside of a farm’s control. In addition to the usual untimely weather and equipment breakdowns, the list of uncontrollable factors this harvest includes declining crop prices that are creating questions about profitability…
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Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. There are several ways drones are helping farmers and agronomists, but these buzzing bits of tech aren’t a necessarily a one-to-one replacement for sprayers, drills, or even satellite imagery. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and... Read Mor…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss a number of agronomic topics including the shift of spring seeded cereals in eastern Canada, low temperatures at night in the west, winter crop planting, and more! Also hear from... Read…
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Farm Health Guardian is looking to test its digital biosecurity technology with farms and food companies across Canada. The ideal project participants are farms or food companies with multiple connected sites, such as pig production systems; transport or feed companies looking to verify vehicle biosecurity; and veterinarians who oversee a group of …
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There are so many agronomic decisions to make when growing canola, and those decisions don’t stop even as the season comes to a close with combines ready to roll. As Ian Epp, agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada explains in this Canola School, farmers have several options to consider when staging for pre-harvest applications... Read More…
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Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Saskatchewan farmer Jocelyn Velestuk on the start of their harvest and her yield predictions; Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association on the trilateral meeting and the rail strike impact to the beef industry; Hear a clip from a recent... Read More…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: The latest strike news; The lead up to the U.S.... Read More…
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The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) on the sidelines of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week at Saskatoon. The trilateral meeting gives an …
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Corn plants need boron throughout the growing season. The uptake curve for the micronutrient is pretty linear from emergence to black layer, but making boron available in the ear later in the season, where it plays an important role in sugar movement and developing kernels, can be difficult. The challenge, says AGRIS Co-operative senior agronomist.…
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How to create and maintain healthy soils has been a topic of conversation and data collection for at least the past 40 years. In that time, a growing movement of farmers and ranchers have been shifting their practices to make use of the impact that livestock can have on the soil beneath their hooves. One... Read More…
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Benzi America, Alamo Group recently announced it was closing its Gibson City, Ill., facility and laying off its staff. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman shares the impact Ag Leaders Al Myers has had on the ag industry. Also in this episode, Claas’s Eric Raby shares his outlook for the rest of …
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Thanks for tuning in to this special Thursday edition of RealAg Radio recorded LIVE from the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, brought to you by Canada Beef. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Eric Bienvenue, president of Canada Beef to discuss the role of Canada Beef and their goals. They are then joined by Nathan Phinney,... Read More…
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When farmers set set their sights at higher target yields, one of the limiting factors is often soil fertility. Securing nitrogen fertilizer is costly and dependent on long supply chains. Genesis Fertilizers is looking to meet the nitrogen fertilizer needs of Canadian crops with a farmer-owned urea fertilizer plant planned for Belle Plaine, Sask. C…
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Episode title: Accidentally making eye contact with Nerissa We will be back in two weeks to talk about Yakuza Horror Theater: Gozu! You can follow Niamh on twitter @FoxmomNia and listen to faer other podcasts, Ghost Divers, Pondering Pootan, and Around the Long Fire by going to exportaud.io/ghostdivers, exportaud.io/pootan, and abnormalmapping.com/…
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Thanks for tuning in to this special Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Charlene Wattam of Renfrew, Ont.; Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Wilco VanMeijl of Rapid City, Man.; and Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask. Also hear from western agronomist... Read…
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As a growing season comes to a close, farmers are eager to clear off the fields and load up the bins, but it’s important not to rush through equipment set up, as machinery settings can make a big difference in final yield if not adjusted for crop conditions. With three to four bushel per acre... Read More…
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There are more than a few seeding, fertilizing, and scouting questions to wade through in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, and that’s exactly how host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson likes it. Before answering the top agronomy questions, though, Johnson has two reminders for all of us on being courteous and on taking care of... Read More…
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John Deere rolled into Ag In Motion at Saskatoon, Sask., last month with several machines new to Canadian soil. Parked near the manufacturer’s latest and largest C-Series air carts was Deere’s T6 800 conventional-style walker combine. In this report, Bergen Nelson, Deere’s go-to-market manager for harvesters, shares how this replacement for the T67…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Paul Hermans with Pioneer Seeds Canada to talk about his international award, and mid-season scouting of soybeans; Allison Wilkinson for FMC with today’s product spotlight; The audio form the Canola School episode with Ian Epp of... Read Mor…
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Potassium deficiency can cost soybean growers as much as five to seven bushels per acre if the levels of the key nutrient sink below critical values. If farm fields show a deficit, how much potash should be broadcast to maintain yield? Is that rate safe for the plant and economical for the grower? Those are... Read More…
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Integrating pulses into a cropping rotation can be a great way to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil fertility, and diversify farm income while reducing fertilizer costs. Peas and lentils are a common sight in the western Canadian Prairie pulse growing regions, however the smaller-acreage faba beans and even lupins offer farmers new option…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney kicks off the show discussing the disruptions the impending rail strike could have on the economy. Haney is then joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss optimum temperatures, record breaking soybeans, and protein levels. Plus h…
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When considering adopting new technology, thoughts typically turn to costs — what will a new tech save in time or money, or how much will something limit losses or boost yield? But the actual pace of adopting practice changes in agriculture isn’t just held up by ROI, it’s something far more complicated. The adoption gap... Read More…
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As farmers across the country are eager to see their hard-earned canola crop augered into bins, it is already time to start planning for the next growing season. Ordering seed is often where next year’s management decisions begin, and the decisions around which resistance package to choose can seem daunting. A large part of deciding... Read More…
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Thanks for checking out RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney chats with Saskatchewan farmer Corey Loessin, with a crop update in Saskatchewan. Haney is then joined by: Greg Northey, Pulse Canada on the impacts he sees with the potential rail strike; Karen Proud with Fertilizer Canada on the fertilizer delivery delays; and, Anne Wasko... Read Mor…
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Thanks for listening to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. Shaun Haney is then joined by RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss: A potential duel rail strike; Remembering Chuck Strahl; The temporary foreign worker program…
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Live cattle trade in the south was quieter this week, and prices drifted lower says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, in this edition of the Beef Market Update. While trade has been quieter, there’s still plenty to discuss about what’s happening in the beef and cattle markets both in the U.S. and Canada.... Read More…
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Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient management, says Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies senior agronomist Lyle Cowell. He says that forage success really starts with the 4Rs and applying the right source of nutrients at the right rate, time... R…
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Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment. In order to meet this need, Elmer’s Manufacturing has recently launched what it says is the largest grain cart in the industry. The Haulmaster 2500 Inline Tandem was on display at Ag in Motion this summer and boasts a 2,500 bushel capacity... Read More…
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Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney chats with: John Wiebe Dykstra of Salisbury, N.B.; Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Man.; and, Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect... Read More…
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New herbicide tolerant technology such as Enlist and Xtend soybean systems have helped solve significant management challenges, especially when it comes to tackling glyphosate resistant Canada fleabane and waterhemp. But Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed specialist Mike Cowbrough says farmers need to be vigilant when scout…
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In the not so distant past, the interconnectivity of supply chain logistics was made all too clear through parts availability shortages, back-ordered equipment, and stranded container traffic. The average Canadian likely has a much healthier respect for supply chains post-pandemic, including the recognition that once a disruption occurs, supplies d…
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Between the steep increase in the cost of borrowing and the explosion in equipment prices in recent years, buying new or new-to-you equipment requires some careful consideration of the true cost of ownership and not just the purchase price. There’s more to the decision, of course, and one of the often over-looked factors in deciding... Read More…
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Farmers got to see John Deere’s new lineup of C-Series air carts at work on farms across the U.S. and Western Canada this spring. In this report from Ag In Motion in Saskatoon, SK., Anthony Styczinski, Deere’s go-to-market manager for planters and seeders, shares how the C-Series performed during the 2024 planting season. The new... Read More…
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Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chip Flory with Agritalk on Monday’s USDA acreage report on corn and beans; Troy Aberle with Ag Power House on things to consider when buying equipment; Shaun also goes over some RealAgristudies data on farmers’ concerns on the... Read More…
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It’s hard to imagine a labour distribution that would be more impactful than this potential dual railway strike or lockout, says Greg Northey, vice president of corporate affairs for Pulse Canada. He’s not overstating the gravity of the impending situation, just over a week away, barring some sort of major move by one of the railways... Read More…
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