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Agripod

Agriculture through a modern lens. Digging into the topics that matter to you. With Alice Mcfarlane.

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15:42

Farmland values report AND India cuts requirements...

Agripod ·

2022/03/22

Even with the threat of interest rate increases it appears farmers are still hungry for land. Farm Credit Canada Chief economist J.P. Gervais shares the results of the 2021 Farmland values report.He says the price for the country's farmland climbed despite impacts from pandemic supply chain disruptions and adverse weather that affected parts of the country.India has lifted fumigation requirements for Canadian pulse imports. This comes as the two countries have agreed to resume free trade

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12:36

War in Ukraine pushes food prices up AND Canadian Barley

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2022/03/18

The United Nations is warning the war in Ukraine could send global food prices soaring. Murad Al-Katib is the CEO and President of AGT Food and Ingredients.He says Ukraine and Russia are both major exporters of grain---especially to Middle Eastern countries such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. Al-Katib explains how a shortage of food could increase domestic tensions in those countries in the coming months---creating additional global instability. He'll also share how AGT is involved in providing

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18:21

Oat Processing in Sask AND Russian invasion's impact...

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2022/03/09

Another value-added food processing announcement for the prairies.AGT Food and Ingredients will be adding an oat processing line to its facility in Aberdeen . . . about 40 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon. The Aberdeen plant has been handling pulse crops for about 15 years . . . and some construction will be needed for the oat expansion. Murad Al-Katib is the president and CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients and he will share the process to get to this point. Pork producers should focus on risk

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14:38

Measuring environmental sustainability of farming AND...

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2022/03/02

Measuring the environmental sustainability of farming. The National Index on Agri-Food Performance is focused on developing a set of indicators and metrics that measures these practices across the agriculture and agrifood sector will allow Canada to back up its sustainability claims.Protein Industries Canada C.E.O. Bill Greuel says this will strengthen the country's reputation and global brand and increase trust in Canadian products. Greuel will talk about thissecond phase of Canada’s National

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19:18

Barley production prospects AND rye for swine rations

Agripod ·

2022/02/23

The US and Canada are scheduled to receive rare malting barley cargoes from Argentina and Australia as drought conditions in North America last summer have weighed on both countries' production of crop. Will this result in more barley being grown on the prairies? Zenneth Faye, the new chair of the Barley Council of Canada will talk about production prospects and what he is planning for his own farm this year. New research suggests rye can be used as a replacement in swine rations for corn, wheat or

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20:01

Farm Groups call for end to border blockade AND...

Agripod ·

2022/02/15

Eight farm groups in Canada have called on governments to end the border blockades and restore the flow of goods and animals across the U.S. border. The groups include the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Canadian Pork Council, and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). CFA second Vice President Todd Lewis will tell us how these prolonged disruptions are affecting shipments of food, livestock and inputs for farmers and food processing.The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the

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18:45

Grain markets react to Russian Ukrainian conflict AND...

Agripod ·

2022/02/09

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are being felt around the world. The agriculture sector is no exception as the uncertainty is having an impact on grain markets. How can farmers plan with another level of uncertainty? Errol Anderson is the president of ProMarket Communications in Calgary. He is going to share his thoughts on the conflict as well as thoughts on the oilseed, pulse, and cattle markets. A new plains bison herd has been established on the Key First Nation, near Norquay, Saskatchewan

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20:08

Agricultural mental health project AND ranching in a...

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2022/02/02

Farmers and ranchers were interviewed over the past year for a mental health project organized by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and its research chair for rural health. Patient-advisors, with a background in agriculture, conducted those interviews.Shari Laventure is a grain marketing specialist with Cargill and was one of those advisors. Laventure volunteered for the project as a way to help cope with the loss of her brother to suicide in 2015. She says no one knew he was struggling until it was too

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15:55

Carbon tax rebates for farms AND faba beans

Agripod ·

2022/01/26

The federal government revealed plans to rebate carbon taxes paid by farmers in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in the Dec. 14 fiscal update. It was promised, in the lead-up to the federal budget in spring 2021, that it would refund an estimated $100 million to farmers in provinces without federally-approved carbon pricing systems in 2021. Many farmers argue the rebate has fallen short of what producers spend and farmers need more details on how the payment rates were set. Retired

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14:38

Return of the Agri trade show AND Top 5 trends of 2022

Agripod ·

2022/01/18

A popular agricultural trade show in Saskatchewan returned after a pandemic break and farmers as well as the agriculture industry welcomed the opportunity to meet face to face again. Scott Lessmeister is the western regional sales manager for Brandt Agricultural products.He'll share what he heard from farmers who are preparing for spring seeding.Farm Credit Canada economists have created a top five list of trends to watch for in 2022.JP Gervais said the possibility of increased interest rates will

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17:19

Discovery Farm 2021 report AND Canary seed for humans

Agripod ·

2022/01/10

The 2021 growing season was one of challenges and successes at the Discovery Farm which is adjacent to the Ag in Motion site near Langham, Saskatchewan.The Discovery Farm has released its 2021 Field Report which covers over 20 research and demonstration projects. Many of those projects are conducted in conjunction with industry partners. Blake Weiseth is the applied research lead at the Discovery Farm. He is also the agricultural research chair at Sask Polytechnic in Saskatoon.He talks about the

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21:37

Strong wheat snd barley prices AND pork producers'...

Agripod ·

2022/01/05

Wheat prices were, at one point, up over 50 per cent September 2021 over the September previous according to Statistics Canada's latest report. The federal agency said it was the largest increase in the grains index since 2008. Strong demand and tightening supplies in Western Canada strengthened both wheat and barley prices. Farmer Bill Gehl is wrapping up an eight-year stint as a past chair and director with the Saskatchewan Wheat development commission. He puts the wheat prices in perspective with

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26:48

Intergenerational farm transfer AND Reduce stress by...

Agripod ·

2021/12/30

For this episode I've picked two of my favourite stories from the archives and combined them into a unique episode. First, Bob Tosh, a farm and family advisor with MNP. The process of transitioning the farm from one generation to the next is a long and difficult process.What makes it so difficult is each family farm business is unique and no single approach works for everyone. Bob will discuss the roadblocks, the importance of being heard, the difference between succession planning and estate

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14:33

Drought reduced canola crop AND 12 point plan to help...

Agripod ·

2021/12/22

The current estimate for the drought reduced canola crop is 12.8 million tonnes . . . but those numbers could change. Market analyst Mike Jubinville is projecting Canadian canola exports will be less than half of the usual 10 million tonnes. He explains how this will affect the canola crushing industry which is very important this country.The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has developed a 12-point plan to help producers following the devastating 2021 drought. The SSGA says it appreciates the

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14:52

Farmers' shrinking share of the grocery bill AND...

Agripod ·

2021/12/14

Grocery Prices are Rising.But the farmers' share continues to shrink. National Farmers Union Vice President Stewart Wells says corporate processors and retailers are the ones benefiting. Wells will explain consumers need to know that less and less of the money they spend on food actually makes it back to the farmer and retail food prices are high because meat packers, other large processors, and big retailers are taking ever larger shares. Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers were announced at a

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21:25

The broken cattle price cycle AND agricultural labour...

Agripod ·

2021/12/07

There is a growing disparity along the beef supply chain . . . with consumers paying more at the front end and cow/calf producers getting less money on the back end.Throw in high feed costs and the threat of a strike at Cargill's High River Alberta Beef Processing Plant . . . and there is a lot of dis-satisfaction on the farm. Livestock producer and chair of the Alberta Beef Producers Melanie Wowk will talk about some of those concerns and why she thinks the cattle price cycle is broken. The labor

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20:15

High crop prices AND telling the truth about agriculture

Agripod ·

2021/12/02

Ask any farmer - it doesn’t matter what the commodity prices are if you have no crop to sell. Those short supplies have meant record commodity prices. Neil Townsend of FarmLink Marketing Solutions says there is going to be very high prices this winter on canola, wheat, and barley. Neil will share some thoughts on what to expect in early 2022. An outspoken advocate and dedicated researcher on innovations and agriculture has been named the 2021 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion. Dr

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18:05

Seed Shortages in 2022 AND reducing harmful effects...

Agripod ·

2021/11/24

The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association has warned farmers that seed supply will be tight in 2022. Drought had an impact on seed production. But grain contracts that need to be filled might tempt seed growers to take grain to the elevator instead of keeping it as seed.Todd Hyra with SeCan talks about how seed production was impacted this year and gives some advice for producers who are still trying to secure seed for the spring.Ergot is a fungus that can be found in wheat, barley, and rye

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19:25

Decline of small and medium-sized farms AND Farm theft

Agripod ·

2021/11/22

A report released by Agri-Food Economic Systems suggests the declining number of mid-sized farms in Canada jeopardises the rural institutions that have traditionally supported farms and farm families.The report explores the potential consequences of the decline in the number of small and, especially, medium-sized farms. Research Lead Dr. Al Mussell will share the results of the report how it impacts rural communities and consumers. The RCMP is advising producers to take precautions against theft

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24:04

Benefits of cover crops AND Filling grain contracts

Agripod ·

2021/11/12

Farmers are seeing the benefits in cover crops. That's according to aUniversity of Manitoba survey reflecting the growing use of cover crops on the Prairies.Callum Morrison, a graduate student at the U of M, created the survey alongside Professor Yvonne Lawley. Morrison says this practice is in theearly stage of adoption on the Prairies, there’s not that much information available as to how farmers are integrating cover crops into their operations. He’ll share the details of the survey

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