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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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17:24

Historically high diesel prices AND Mental health...

Agripod ·

2026/04/10

The Vice-President of the Canadian Fuels Association says diesel prices are currently at historical levels in Canada. Carol Montreuil has observed a lot of places across the country have diesel prices above $2.00 a litre with some in the range of $2.25 to $2.50 a litre. He says that's not the case yet in Saskatchewan but the trend, given the conflict in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is not good.ANDRural communities and non-profit organizations across Canada interested in providing

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18:25

Herbicide resistant weeds AND Environmentally...

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2026/04/03

Canada ranks number three in the world for herbicide resistant weeds, only behind the United States and Australia. The last extensive survey in Saskatchewan occurred in 2019-2020 and estimated producer losses due to herbicide resistant weeds at $340 million per year. It found that green foxtail, volunteer canola, wild oat, wild buckwheat and kochia were the biggest concerns.The top instance of herbicide resistance in Saskatchewan five years ago was Group 1 resistance in wild oats. Herbicide

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20:49

How much fertilizer does your canola need? AND All...

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2026/03/27

A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen has A-list status. That same successful crop also depends on a strong supporting cast - phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients. Canola council of Canada agronomy specialist Warren Ward says farmers will benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine how much fertilizer their canola needs.ANDProtein is an important component in a person's diet---whether it be animal-based or plant-based. Nationally

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26:44

Tariff impact on Canadian hogs AND What to grow this...

Agripod ·

2026/03/20

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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20:00

Supply management and CUSMA AND Canola exports to China

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2026/03/13

A just released study looks at supply management and the renegotiation of the Canada United States Mexico Agreement. Milk, eggs, chicken, turkey and, in most provinces, hatching eggs, are produced and marketed in Canada through supply management.The Agri-Food Economic Systems Independent Agri-Food Policy Note examines the expected discussions on supply management as we approach the CUSMA renegotiation. Research Lead Dr. Al Mussell says in terms of Canada U.S. trade, dairy has been one of the longest

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27:35

Fermented food AND Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Alberta

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2026/03/06

While the use of food fermentation has typically been used for food preservation, people like the taste of fermented foods and are now discovering the heath benefits.Dr. Jeremy Burton, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Western University and a cofounder of the Canadian Fermented Foods Initiative, will explain the fermentation process and health benefits.ANDAlberta's latest case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea appears to be isolated and has been contained to one site. This is the first

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17:53

CFIA cattle traceability AND Food Freedom Day

Agripod ·

2026/02/28

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's proposed changes to traceability regulations have been a hot topic among the cattle community. And it's kept the Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) and like-minded groups busy, gathering feedback from producers. It all started in December when the CFIA first announced the proposed changes before swift backlash forced them to pause them to do more consultation. Chair of SCA Chad Ross says they were the first ones to call for the pause. He says traceability

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18:50

Investing in pork research AND Optimisim for the...

Agripod ·

2026/02/24

A just completed economic impact assessment shows an eight to one return on dollars invested in pork sector research in Canada. Swine Innovation Porc explored the findings of an impact assessment which examined the returns on pork sector research investment in Canada.Dr. Stuart Smyth, a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economicsat the University of Saskatchewan, and one of the authors of the report. He will explain the study looked at research investments made from 2010 until

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27:36

Hog industry forecast AND A chef's take on the cost...

Agripod ·

2026/02/14

The forecast is looking bright for the pork sector in 2026. Farm Credit Canada expects a profitable year as outlined in the 2026 Hog Outlook.FCC Senior Economist Justin Shepherd says 2025 ended up being a pretty good year for the hog industry in Canada and North America due to lower feed costs and strong pricing. This was fueled by strong demand for meat and higher costs for substitute proteins, whether it beef or chicken, making pork appealing for the consumer.Shepherd expects 2026 to be much the

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25:26

Calfs in the cold AND A better biomass pellet [REPOST]

Agripod ·

2026/02/07

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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34:38

QR Codes on beef AND Genetically improving bromegrass

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2026/01/30

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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24:04

Cattle ear tags and AI AND Optomism and pessimism for...

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2026/01/24

A company based in Edam in northwest Saskatchewan is getting ready to launch a pilot testing program for a new cattle ear tag.Company owner James Babcock says the Ori-tags take basic health data from the cattle and use artificial intelligence to benefit the producer's operation. While there's room for pork producers to be optimistic heading into 2026, that optimism is being tempered by tariff threats and global political uncertainty.Manitoba Pork General Manager Can Dahl says, on the positive side,

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14:51

Rising grocery prices AND Canada's Outstanding young...

Agripod ·

2026/01/20

Grocery prices are rising, but the farmer's share continues to shrink. This according to National Farmers Union Vice President Stuart Wells. He says corporate processors and retailers are the ones that are benefiting. Wells will explain that consumers need to know that less and less of the moneythey spend on food actually makes it back to the farmer, and retail food prices are high because meat packers, other processors and big retailers are taking ever larger shares. AND Canada's outstanding young

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31:22

Gardening on the prairies AND Bison River Ranch [REPOST]

Agripod ·

2026/01/09

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 Programs with the University of Saskatchewan says there was an increased interest in gardening. Part of it she believes is 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 on

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28:52

Read the fine print AND Trading the farm for gin and...

Agripod ·

2026/01/02

Just sign on the dotted line.I just need your signature.How many times are you asked to do this over the course of a year? We’ve all done it….you read the terms of agreement on your phone you scroll down and click "accept" without really reading the fine details. This has the potential to be disastrous for a farmer, particularly this year when it comes to the eligibility declaration you sign when selling grain and an elevator.Tom Steve with the Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley

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15:36

The sustainable farm AND Invigor Gold mustard

Agripod ·

2025/12/26

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) wants to reward farmers for using practices that make the farm environmentally friendly. FCC released its Sustainable Finance Framework, outlining how they will invest $1.9 billion by the year 2030, to help producers increase their farm's resilience to weather challenges, increase productivity, and ensure it's a long-term viable operation.Marie-Claude Bourgie is the Vice-President of Sustainability for FCC.She explains the sustainable financing is incentive-based and applies

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20:26

Biosecurity AND Handling tips and tricks for pork

Agripod ·

2025/12/19

The spread of African Swine Fever to wild boar in Spain is a reminder of the importance of vigilance in terms of biosecurity especially as more people are traveling out of country.Dr. Megan Niederwerder says a recent European Food Safety Authority review of the risk factors particular to Europe offers important information for North America.There are more handling tips and tricks available to pork producers. Kevin Brooks is a production manager specializing in animal handling and training with

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18:18

Tarrifs' impact on meat AND Canada's veterinarians

Agripod ·

2025/12/12

Global Agri-Trends says tariffs on trade haven’t been as serious a concern for the meat sector.Brett Stuart is a founding partner for Global AgriTrends. He was formerly employed by the US Meat Export Federation as their lead economist. He conducted numerous research and analysis projects in the global meat trade areas as well as advising US trade officials on internation meat access issues.He shared some of his findings during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.The House of Commons

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28:23

Costs of plant disease AND The Agrobot [REPOST]

Agripod ·

2025/12/05

Crop diseases can have a serious impact on a farmer's bottom line, that’s why management is an ongoing concern for producers. Finding the right tools and technologies to help producers get a handle on diseases can be complicated and expensive.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher Kelly Turkington says it all starts with having a basic knowledge of the nature of plant diseases as the first step towards understanding what needs to be done and when it needs to be done.A University of

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20:49

How to prepare for emerging diseases AND Federal cuts...

Agripod ·

2025/11/28

African Swine Fever and emerging diseases was a main topic of discussion at the recent Sask Industry Pork Symposium. Dr. Stephanie Smith, the director of the veterinary unit with the Ministry of Agriculture, shares how the industry and farmers can prepare for emerging diseases like African Swine fever. ANDThe federal government is planning to reduce the amount of money spent on international aid----but it's unclear where those cuts will be made. Paul Hagerman is the Canadian Foodgrain's Bank Public

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