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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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Agriculture tech's role in pandemics and the virtual...

Agripod ·

2020/08/17

Agriculture technology is helping to fight COVID-19 and play a role in preparations for future pandemics. A recent article in Nature Biotechnology said the current pandemic shows the need to mobilize efforts on a large scale to ramp up diagnostics and testing. The lead author is Steve Webb, chief executive officer of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Webbwill explain how thetools used in plant breeding—like genetic testing and sequencing, are the

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27:01

Mental health on the farm and 8 recommendations to...

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2020/08/11

There has been much more attention focused on the mental health of Canadian producers. Many suffer in silence. We continue our conversation with Gerry Friesen aStress & Conflict Management Specialist and mental health advocate. On the last episode he shared his story on being diagnosed with depression and how he brought hisillness into the open and made the decision to seek help. As a recovering farmer Gerry talks about the stresses associated with agriculture, how to cope with the things in

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28:04

The recovering farmer and women agriculture...

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2020/08/03

Gerry Friesen calls himself “TheRecovering Farmer.” He grew up on afarm and he took over thefamily farm in 1983. Thenfinancial issuesled to the decision to sell the hog operation in 2007. Gerry openly shares his struggles with his mental health and how he has now spent several years working with farm families on a variety of topics including effective communication, conflict resolution, and stress management. He takes acombination of his own life experiences, training in conflict

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23:32

Long term crop planning and Lake Diefenbaker...

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2020/07/27

Crop rotation plays a key role in sustainable production practices. There are many factors for growers to consider in their short and long-term crop planning. Western Ag professional agrologist Edgar Hammermeistersays long-term crop planning is necessary forpest management and soil health. Edgar will discuss thecosts and benefits of crop choices based on a number of factors that impact agronomy and ultimately, long term profitability. The Saskatchewan Government said it will spend $4 billion in new

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24:55

Issues from shortened crop rotation and the economic...

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2020/07/20

Farmers have shortened up crop rotation for a number of reasons. Oilseed agronomy research scientist Patrick Mooleki is with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre. He said there are numerous issues popping up because of this practice including herbicide resistance in weeds and increased disease pressure including blackleg and fusarium head blight. Patrick says the continuing practice will have long term implications. There tends to be afocus on the

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19:30

Oat Procurement Program and pulse crop research

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2020/07/14

Richardson Pioneer will be implementing a new Oat Procurement Program next year. The company does not want growers to use pre-harvest desiccants. This is not a new concept. Grain Millers stopped buying pre-harvest glyphosate treated oats five years ago. Jenneth Johanson is President of the Prairie Oat Growers Association. She talks about how this will impact oat farmers decisions in the next growing season There will be some major changes coming to pulse crop research over the next few years. A

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27:39

Herbicide resistance and African Swine Fever vaccine

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2020/07/06

Herbicide resistance is a growing problem around the world. Dr. Charles Geddes with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada based out of Lethbridge, Alberta specializes in thediscovery, monitoring, and management of herbicide-resistant weeds in western Canada with aspecial interest in themanagement of glyphosate-resistant kochia. He will explain just how widespread the problem is and what farmers need to do to protect the herbicides they have available. The work continues to develop a safe and effective

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26:32

Forensic agrologist on spray drift and the Director...

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2020/06/29

When its time to spray crops, either for weed or insect control, there is nothing more frustrating then poor weather especially strong winds. At times a farmer will make the decision to spray in those high winds which can lead to spray drift damage on a neighbouring field. That's when forensic agrologist George Lewko is called in. George will talk about diagnosing spray drift damage and the process of resolving the issue between the two parties involved. The University of Saskatchewan Crop

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24:57

Innovation on the farm and Canada's food security

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2020/06/22

The farming industry is constantly changing. New innovations are being developed to make farms more efficient. A research project involving a Saskatchewan consulting company and the University of Regina is looking for a way to reduce environmental impact and save money. Cory Willness of CropPro Consulting will talk about SWATBOX, a data collection sensor and how information from it will be used to generate maps that will help farmers selectively apply herbicides Everyone needs to eat. That's why

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24:59

Intergeneration Farm transfer Part 2 and Clean Farms

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2020/06/15

Intergenerational farm transfer is viewed as one of the most complex and difficult decisions that a farmer must make in his lifetime. How do you make it work so every member of the family is happy? Is that an impossible dream OR is it the process and not the end result that's important. In part two of our series on transitioning the family farm from one generation to the next, MNP farm and family advisor Bob Tosh will talk about how to get started, setting a realistic timeline for getting it done

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28:05

Transitioning the family farm from one generation to...

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2020/06/09

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 Tosh a farm and family advisor with MNPwill discuss the roadblocks,the importance of being heard,the difference between succession planning and estate planning andthe first stepsin getting theconversation started. Flea beetles, weevils, cutworms, wheat midge, grasshoppers. The list of

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26:35

Healthy relationships on the farm

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2020/06/05

Agriculture through a modern lens, this is the Agri-Pod. Digging in to the topics that matter to you. With Alice McFarlane. 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

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