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27:37

Finances for Farmers AND Complete beef research cycle

Agripod ·

2025/05/15

Control your money so it does not control you.Vanessa Stockbrugger is a former investment banker on Toronto’s Bay Street who went on to found and run Womencents. She says having more money does not necessarily fix things – instead, people need a strategy or action plan to achieve their financial goals.But what happens when that business is a farm.To reduce stress, she says people must have power and control over their finances.She'll discuss strategies for dealing with some of the big

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17:22

Post-election analysis from Polar Pork AND Canadian...

Agripod ·

2025/05/10

The dust has settled on the federal election and Canadian farmers will be looking to Canada's newly elected minority Liberal government to resolve Canada's trade disputes with both the United States and China. We talk to Florian Possberg, a partner with Polar Pork, about the tariff threats and its impact on the agriculture sector.The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is waiting to see what the next steps will be in the days ahead. President Keith Currie says they want to talk about with the

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19:54

Chinese tarffis on Canadian crops AND Environmental...

Agripod ·

2025/05/02

Amid a simmering global trade war, a former Manitoba Liberal leader is calling on Canadian agriculture to put a greater emphasis on supplying more of Canada's food needs, adding more value to Canadian agricultural products within Canada-- and diversifying Canada's export markets.Dr. Jon Gerrard says retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on Canadian canola, pea, pork and seafood imports / along with uncertainty over U.S. duties is pressuring Canadian farmers.There has been substantial progress over

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28:10

Temporary Foreign Workers AND One rancher connects...

Agripod ·

2025/04/24

With a lack of temporary foreign workers are higher food prices and fewer food choices on the horizon for Canadians? University of Calgary research associate Robert Falconer has released his second report on the role of temporary foreign workers in the Canadian agriculture sector. He said if there was any attempt to manage the food supply without these workers it is a strong possibility. Robert will talk about this latest research project and provide some short- and long-term solutions to this

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21:01

Responding to US tariffs AND Pork biosecurity

Agripod ·

2025/04/17

A farmer from southwestern Manitoba is calling for a patient and reasoned response from the federal government to the imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the United States on its trading partners to avoid escalating a brewing trade war.Jim Downey says it's hard to read what's happening in the U.S. from day-to-day but at this point, we still have the ability to trade freely with the United States.Spring offers pork producers an opportunity to take steps to improve biosecurity on their farms. The

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26:46

Duties on pork AND Fertility needs impact crop decisions

Agripod ·

2025/04/10

Retaliatory duties imposed on U.S. pork in response to the Trump Administration's tariff threats will have a far more negative effect on Canadian market hog prices than U.S. duties on imports from Canada. As North American farmers await the next moves in Donald Trump's on again off again tariff war, analysts are monitoring developments in the U.S. as well as the international reaction to them. Paul Marchand, a Senior Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services says the price for a Canadian

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31:38

Food Integrity AND Business risk for farmers [Repost]

Agripod ·

2025/04/03

Confidence in Canada's Food System at an all-time high according to new research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI). Canadians are optimistic about their food supply, even as Canada's food system faces exceptional pressure and public scrutiny due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 in 2020. President and CEO of CCFI John Jamieson will share the results of the latest public Trust Research Report, and how the Canadians are feeling about the overall direction of the food system.Farmers

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17:58

Sask Open Farm Days AND Startup TNT, Farm Credit...

Agripod ·

2025/03/27

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days provides a great opportunity for farmers to interact with and expand the public's understanding and trust of agriculture and to showcase the great agricultural products grown in the province.Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says expanding the understanding of those who do not live on a farm of what farmers do to produce food is becoming increasingly important as we move years and generations into the future.The special announcement was

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22:09

Pigs at play AND International vets (Repost)

Agripod ·

2025/03/20

Preliminary results of research show pigs can be stimulated into engaging in play. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the Prairie Swine Centre are exploring the prospects of using play to improve the emotional well being of pigs and improve their resilience and performance.In one experiment the behavior of two groups of pigs provided intermittent play opportunities was compared to a control group. Dr. Yolande Seddon is an Assistant Professor Swine Behaviour and Welfare. She says the

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13:54

National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line AND...

Agripod ·

2025/03/14

Farmers have a plethora of support available at their fingertips - from apps to websites.But a very important national phone line has been launched to help farmers with theirmental health. The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Well-being (CCAW) announced the launch of the National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line, an initiative designed to help farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers address the unique mental health challenges they face related to their operation.It's being funded by Farm

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18:30

Foreign animal disease outbreak planning AND Pea...

Agripod ·

2025/03/10

To enhance the ability of pork producers to be prepared to respond to a foreign animal disease outbreak, the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Animal Health Emergency Management project has released a mass euthanasia and disposal producer guide.Sask Pork Producer Services Manager Karolina Steinerova talks about the plan and training that's available.A new University of Saskatchewan study will examine whether pea protein can

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20:54

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Agripod ·

2025/02/27

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems suggests Canadian agricultural organizations and government need to come together quickly and act decisively in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.Agrifood Economic Systems has released a Policy Advisory Note which examines Canada's one month reprieve on U.S. tariffs and how the agri-food sector should use that time.Dr. Al Mussell says Canadians are suddenly faced with a generational event.The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's

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21:55

Preferences for pork AND Anxiety and depression on...

Agripod ·

2025/02/21

When it comes to the various cuts of pork, consumer preferences have changed dramatically over the past 20 years.Since COVID consumers have been contending with steadily increasing food prices.Hubert Muckel, a retired southwestern Manitoba butcher-meat cutter who retired in 2023 after working more than 50 years, estimates food prices have approximately doubled over the past four years.The price of medium ground pork has gone from $1.99 a pound to over $4.50 a pound for the same product.There is a

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16:56

A pesky weed called kochia AND A farmer in the senate

Agripod ·

2025/02/21

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding a pesky weed called kochia.Wind helps spread the tumbleweed longer distances and there are more reports of herbicide resistant kochia.The seed banks are only viable for three years, but it has been discovered forages can compete with kochia in low-lying marginal areas.Ducks Unlimited Extension Agrologist Jodie Horvath says DU sponsored research projects last year using drones that seeded forages on 14 farms covering a total of 560 acres. She says there

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20:39

The Canola Market AND Plant Growth Regulators

Agripod ·

2025/02/13

With global politics, tariffs and uncertainty - canola prices in Canada would likely be higher, Marlene Boersch spoke to farmers and agronomists at a recent meeting sharing her thoughts on the canola market and the impact of impending tariffs.She says she's angry that Canada's most important trading partner is ignoring trade agreements that were signed.Plant growth regulators are synthetic compounds that can modify plant growth, development and function by altering hormonal activity.In western

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16:35

Extracting medical compounds from hog processing AND...

Agripod ·

2025/02/01

A southwestern Manitoba farmer is calling on government and industry to explore the feasibility of establishing a processing facility that would extract medical compounds from the byproducts of hog processing.Heparin is a blood thinner that prevents the formation of blood clots.Jim Downey says he became interested in the medical side of production about three years ago when he was contacted by a Chinese company looking to find out what was being done with the mucosa from the guts of the hogs being

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24:54

Personal relationship on the farm AND Coping in the...

Agripod ·

2025/01/24

Farmers get a lot of direction from agronomists, accountants, bankers and lawyers. All have a direct impact on their business. But one area they often neglect is their closest personal relationships.Our guest, Sean Brotherson, a professor and extension family science specialist from North Dakota State University says a farmer’s highest priority should be their spouse or partner.Today we talk about how healthy relationships can improve the farm business.And, the cattle industry has been hit

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22:05

US tariff threats AND A book for grocery shoppers

Agripod ·

2025/01/23

The Federal Government needs to make changes to policies on illegal immigration and the illicit sale of drugs to avoid imposition of a 25 per cent US tariff on Canadian and Mexican pork imports.That comes from Florian Possberg, a partner in Polar Pork.He says 2025 looks positive for pork producers but a tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports could change all of that.A farmer and agricultural input dealer from West Central Saskatchewan has written a book for the average grocery shopper. Denis Bulani,

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21:37

RFID pigs AND 2025 cattle prices

Agripod ·

2025/01/16

Researchers with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are using radio-frequency identification technology to track the feeding behavior of pigs to provide an early warning of disease.Dr. Raj Sharma says the development of autonomous technologies are designed to capture data 24-7 to monitor and track individual pig feeding behavior to provide early disease detection.He says it provides real-time insights on what an individual pig eats and drinks and will help them identify sick animals more

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20:59

Challenges and risks for 2025 AND Sharing how food is...

Agripod ·

2024/12/31

Weather and international trade top the list of concerns for grain, oilseed and pulse crop producers heading into 2025. Unfortunately, both issues are out of farmer control making it difficult to develop a risk management plan.Likely the biggest unknown is the United States and incoming President Donald Trump, who is already promising to impose 25 per cent import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports unless the two countries tighten border security for drugs and illegal immigrants.A steep tariff

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