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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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27:55

Soil Your Undies (Soil Conservation of Canada) AND...

Agripod ·

2021/05/25

The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is the face and voice of soil conservation and health in Canada. It works with the value chain to advocate for government and industry, promote the benefits of improved soils and demonstrate best management practices to achieve healthier soils across the agricultural landscape. Executive Director Jim Tokarchuk will share the work of the council and explains one of the efforts toraise public awarenessthrough the SOIL YOUR UNDIES program.Art Lange is an

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35:20

Saskatchewan's Food Industry Development Centre AND...

Agripod ·

2021/05/21

Saskatchewan’s food processing facility is growing. The Food Industry Development Centre will be expanding its operation to provide support to the province's value-added sector. The centre, located in Saskatoon, Sask., is the province’s only commercial incubation centre for food processing and assists food processors to value add their products and prepare them for market. Food Centre President Dan Prefontaine says the vision to be a leader in agri-food industry is stronger than ever

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30:55

Why the census is useful AND the canola heat blast...

Agripod ·

2021/05/11

Farmers are focused on seeding this year's crop so many were not thrilled to see the Census of Agriculture appear during a very busy time of year. Augustine Akuoko-Asibey is a director in the Agriculture Division of Statistics Canada. He saysthe census data contains important informationwhen it comes todirect payments orvarious programs that support the ag industry. The information is also used to defend farmers interests in trade disputes and negotiations. Augustine will tell usabout some of the

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31:06

Agriculture in the classroom AND the effects of...

Agripod ·

2021/05/04

Agripod is brought to you by Smart Nutrition M-A-P plus MST. Soil is your most powerful machine. Agriculture in the Classroom has revealed its new, kid-friendly website that brings the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan to life. The site was designed forGrades 4 to 6 students and will show them thePast and Present of agriculture in the province through highly interactive bits of information. Executive director Sara Shymko says the website is informative and engaging with its colourful

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38:54

Public opinion on domestically grown food AND the...

Agripod ·

2021/04/26

An online survey conducted by a Toronto-based public relations company shows 91 per cent respondents are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ confident in food grown or produced domestically. Just over 1,000 people were surveyed by Grassroots Public Affairs during the last week of March. Senior consultant Peter Seeman says Canadians are very positive towards agricultures’ contributions to the economy and national security. And whileCanadians hold very positive opinions of agriculture

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27:04

The future of the plant-based food market AND...

Agripod ·

2021/04/19

A new study by Ernst and Young projects the global plant-based food market will reach $250 billion by 2035. The largest portion of that would be alternative meats at about $160 billion with additional markets for beverages and seafood.Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel says we should be aiming for 10 per cent of the plant-based food market but thiswill require increased production . . . additional ingredient processing and more domestic plant-based food manufacturing. A new report from Farm

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29:45

The Farm Stress Line AND mulch in a no till garden

Agripod ·

2021/04/12

There was an increase in calls to the Farm Stress Line last year. The pandemic was partly responsible for that..... but depression, isolation addictions and family disputes can happen throughout the year. Jan Thorson is the Acting Executive director of Saskatchewan Mobile Crisis Services which oversees the Farm Stress Line. The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Thorson saysmany farmers are reluctant to call for help but she urges them to just give it a try. In order to deal with

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31:27

Increased interest in gardens AND Bison River Ranch

Agripod ·

2021/04/07

It wasn’t just farmers growing vegetables this year in Canada. According to a study from Dalhousie University, the pandemic inspired a lot of people to grow their own garden. Vanessa Young with the Horticulture and Agriculture Lifelong Learning Programswith the University of Saskatchewan says there was an increased interest in gardening.Part of it, she believes, is to provide food for the family, but it is also a stress reliever. She'll also talk about the different ways you can grow a garden

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32:09

Why aren't farmers growing cover crops? AND research...

Agripod ·

2021/03/29

An ancient practice involving the use of cover crops is being brought up with farmers across Canada. Callum Morrison is a second year PhD student at the University of Manitoba's Department of Plant Science says its a practice that hasbeen used for thousands of years as a way to naturally keep the soil healthy. Part of Morrison's research is looking for farmers' input and he says its just as important to hear why farmers aren't growing cover crops, what challenges are limiting their use Research

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31:00

Rural connectivity AND how to communicate when we...

Agripod ·

2021/03/23

The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women has been focusing on some of the specific issues rural women face on a day-to-day basis. Rural connectivity was discussed at a recent committee meeting. Saskatchewan farmer and rancher Adrienne Ivey hada chance to share her challenges with internet and cell phone service and how it impacts the family and farming operation. Farmer Jake Leguee has been writing a blog for a few years now. It was a way for him to share his thoughts on

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23:42

The benefits of ultra-early wheat seeding AND the...

Agripod ·

2021/03/15

Seeding wheat early can provide several benefits without many risks. That has been the focus of Brian Beres, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist based at Lethbridge, Alta. He has been evaluating ''ultra-early'' seeding for wheat. Rather than using the calendar seeding started when the soil temperature was plus 2 by 10am. There were several test sites and co-operator trials in various parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Brian will share some of the outcomes of five years of

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32:57

The challenges of bee keeping AND Canadian...

Agripod ·

2021/03/08

Beekeepers have been challenged with consecutive years of very low honey prices. The weak prices have been a challenge for prairie beekeepers because the cost of production (buying queens, miticides, labour, equipment) has continued to increase. Sheldon Hill with Sweet Pure Honey is all too familiar with the struggles. In fact, his struggles began to have a significant affect on his mental health. Sheldon will share his story and talk aboutwhat we can be doing to support beekeepers and those little

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32:18

Top 50 in agriculture winner on tech and mental...

Agripod ·

2021/03/01

Agriculture is one of the fastest growing industries in the country.Canadian Western Agribition wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the movers and shakers in the sector. CWA initiated theTop 50 in agricultureprogram to recognize the best, brightest and boldest people ag leaders. CWA and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) started the search last year by asking for nominations from across the country. A panel of judges then picked the top 10 finalists in the categories of mentors, upstarts, innovators, deal

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25:27

Newborn calves in the cold and a better biomass pellet

Agripod ·

2021/02/22

Ranchers care about the animals they raise. That is why when it's -50 with the windchill - they are on high alert watching out for those newborn calves. Sometimes it means going to any lengths to get them warmed up quickly so they can be returned to their mothers. One rancher in southern Saskatchewan had several calves born on a very cold day. Those three newborn calves spent some time on a bathroom floor in the home of Chris Lees at Arcola, Saskatchewan. Chris will tell us about the busy start to

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29:16

What to consider about barley before spring seeding...

Agripod ·

2021/02/16

Prairie barley growers may have dealt with a variety of growing conditions but for the most part the 2020 harvest was a success simply because the dry, warm fall had farmers bringing in the crop in near-record time. With strong feed barley prices producers will have a lot to consider before Plant 2021 begins. Mitchell Japp is the research and extension manager with the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission. We'll talk about the condition of last year's crop and some of the strong performing

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34:43

QR codes on beef packages and making bromegrass better

Agripod ·

2021/02/08

What should I make for dinner? Canada Beef will say...beef.. of course. But what cut of beef should I chose? How do I prepare it? That's why Canada Beef is working towards getting QR codes on every package of beef. One quick scan with your smart phone and all of those questions will be answered. Canada Beef President Michael Young says when every cut of beef has its own QR code the home cook will have the information they need to make a decision on the type of beef to buy, how to cook it, access to

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30:41

Lakeland College's new Bachelor of Agriculture...

Agripod ·

2021/02/01

It is the first of its kind in Canada. Lakeland College announced the new Bachelor of Agriculture Technology degree program starting in the fall of 2021 at the Vermilion, Alberta campus. Josie Van Lent, the dean of agriculture technology and applied research will tell us about thedevelopment of this new program, how students, wanting to stay and learn more at the college played a roll, and theconsultations and feedback from the agricultureindustry shaped thecurriculum. The commodity markets continue

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29:47

Volunteers needed for a farmers mental health project...

Agripod ·

2021/01/25

Farmers and ranchers are wanted to participate in a mental health project. Saskatchewan Polytechnic wants to identify exactly what is needed for a mental health support system for the agriculture sector. Michelle Pavloff is the research chair for rural health and principal investigator with Sask Polytech. She will explain what they are looking for and how producers can participate.Fertilizer Canada estimates 60 percent of forage crops are under fertilized. Imagine, each ton of dry matter harvested

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29:43

New COVID-19 vaccine development and protecting the...

Agripod ·

2021/01/18

Infectious diseases threaten the health of people and animals and impact the global economy. The University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) works with international partners to study human and animal pathogens and develop solutions. VIDO-InterVac has developed a COVID-19 vaccine whichit is preparing to test in humans. Just before Christmas VIDO-InterVac received approval from Health Canada to begin a combined phase-1, phase-2 human clinical trial of its vaccine

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32:40

Weather in growing regions and Canadian Agricultural...

Agripod ·

2021/01/12

Many of us will be missing the numerous farm shows and information meeting this winter and spring. These events were canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. We always look forward to hearing from World Weather Meteorologist Drew Lerner who provides a glimpse into the weather for the upcoming growing season. Drew is here to share his thoughts on what is to come and look at some of the weather issues in other major growing regions and how that is affecting commodity markets. Over the last four years more

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