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Agripod
by Agripod
Agriculture through a modern lens. Digging into the topics that matter to you. With Alice Mcfarlane.
Episodes
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Chlorequat exposure AND International markets for malting barley [REPOST]
A new study from the Environmental Working Group has determined that 80 per cent of Americans are regularly exposed to the plant growth regulator chlormequat. It is used to control growth in grain crops such as oats, wheat, and barley in order to make them easier to harvest. Terry Tyson is the...
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Manitoba pork still trading with US AND The US farmer's take on the trade war
Manitoba producers are welcoming action taken by the provincial government to cushion the impact on agriculture of the escalating Canada United States trade war. On August 22nd a 50 percent U.S. tariff took effect on a broad range of Canadian imports prompting the Government of Canada to announce...
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Tail biting pigs AND The late 2026 honey season
A research scientist with the Prairie Swine Centre suggests providing pigs with rooting materials they can chew will reduce the risk of tail biting. Tail biting is an abnormal behavior where one pig chews or bites the tail of a pen mate, raising the risk for reduced weight gain, increased carcass...
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US tarriffs on honey AND Bertha army worms
Honey is one of the products being hit by US tariffs. 15 to 20 per cent of Canada's honey heads south of the boarder. We'll hear from two honey producers - Simon Lalonde and Luke Moore about the tariffs and how the honey crop is looking for 2026. AND There are some parts of Saskatchewan that have...
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Ag in Motion (AIM) Trade Show
Ag in Motion (AIM) is Western Canada’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show and farm expo. It takes place every July at Innovation Acres near Langham about 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon. It is a huge outdoor agricultural exhibition where farmers can see equipment, crops and technology in...
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Phosphorus in soil AND Agreement between ABP and CCA
Researchers have discovered new information about how phosphorus from recycled materials moves through soil. Phosphorus is essential for plant growth, yet many soils do not contain enough of it to support healthy crops. In this recent international study, researchers examined how phosphorus from...
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Disease outbreak planning for pork AND Pea protein study on bone [REPOST]
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...
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A pesky weed called kochia AND Senator Todd Lewis [REPOST]
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...
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Consumer pork preferences AND Anxiety and depression on the farm
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...
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Terry Lang, Meterologist, retires AND Animal genetics [REPOST]
A well-known Environment Canada Meteorologist will soon be calling it a career. Terri Lang will retire after 36 years at the national weather office. She'll talk about the changes in weather gathering that have occurred over her time and some of the most interesting weather events she has been…
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CUSMA not renewed; Farm Credit Canada AND Canadian Cattle Association
The United States confirmed it was not going to renew the Canada-US-Mexico agreement in its current form for another 16 years. Farm Credit Canada is one of many groups paying extra attention to the July 1st deadline. In preparation, FCC released a report in June on what would happen if the...
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Meat in America AND Dr. Brian Rossnagel, Canadian Agricultural Hall of Famer
The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognizes meat as nutritious, and a food item Americans should be prioritizing at every meal. The document is published every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and…
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Sustainable agriculture in Northeast Sask AND Canada-Japan ASF agreements
Visitors from across Canada and Switzerland travelled to Northeast Saskatchewan to learn more about sustainable agriculture practices. The group, Nature United, is the Canadian affiliate of The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization with more than a million members. Kris Babbings,...
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Legislating feral swine AND Foodgrains bank challenges
Provisions will be included in the U.S. House of Representatives version of the Farm, Food and National Security Act to address feral swine. The bill now awaits action in the Senate, where the Senate Agriculture Committee is drafting its own version.National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan...
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Trade strategy for agriculture AND Meeting consumer demand for protein and fibre
Manitoba Pork is calling for the creation of strategic plan for dealing with trade. General manager Cam Dahl says in the wake of the recent U.S. election, the federal government needs to develop a national strategy for agriculture and food trade particularly as Canada heads into the 2026 review…
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Risk from closing research facilities AND H5N1 Influenze research
The planned closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre places Canadian research programing at risk. In January, as part of a broader federal mandate to reduce the size of the public service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the imminent closure of several research…
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Trade tensions, grain Concerns AND BASF breaks ground
The conflict that has affected the movement of goods through the Straight of Hormuz has resulted in reduced fertilizer availability leading to reduced grain production and shortages of food. As the result of trade friction and global conflict Canadian farmers are facing increased uncertainty....
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High fiber wheat AND High temperatures' impact on crops [REPOST]
Corteva Agriscience announced its new brand, Trusource™ wheat, a high fiber durum that can help meet consumers’ needs for increased dietary fiber through use in high-volume foods such as pasta. Trusource wheat will be available to food companies to trial in product development and evaluation in...
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Saskatchewan Pulse Growers strategic plan AND Saskatchewan Assoc of Rural Municipalities [REPOST}
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) launches a new strategic plan with a new focus on priorities with the greatest impact on pulse growers in Saskatchewan, looking ahead to 2030. SPG Executive Director Carl Potts explains the plan is built on direction from its ninemember Board of Directors-made up…
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New canola processing plant AND Saskatchewan Open Farm Days
Cargill announced its newest canola processing facility west of Regina is in operation. Jeff Vassart the President of Cargill Canada says in the months leading up to this week, they were already taking in canola as part of the commissioning process. AND If you want to learn more about the...
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High price of fertilizer AND Pulse processing in India
Given the high prices of fertilizer, what would influence farmers to change their seeding plans? That's a question Farm Credit Canada explored with an analysis on swing acres and which crops could see the most change between now and when seeding begins. FCC senior economist Lee Anderson talks…
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AI at the abattoir AND Showing cattle at the SK Beef Expo [REPOST]
Computer based artificial intelligence is offering new insights into animal welfare. A new tool being developed by the University of Saskatchewan is using A.I.at the abattoir. The University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Electrical and Computer...
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Historically high diesel prices AND Mental health education in rural communities
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…
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Herbicide resistant weeds AND Environmentally sustainable practices for pork famers [REPOST]
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,...
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How much fertilizer does your canola need? AND All about protein
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…
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Tariff impact on Canadian hogs AND What to grow this year
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...
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Supply management and CUSMA AND Canola exports to China
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…
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Fermented food AND Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea in Alberta
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…
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CFIA cattle traceability AND Food Freedom Day
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…
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Investing in pork research AND Optimisim for the dairy industry
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…
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Hog industry forecast AND A chef's take on the cost of groceries
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…
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Calfs in the cold AND A better biomass pellet [REPOST]
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...
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QR Codes on beef AND Genetically improving bromegrass
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....
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Cattle ear tags and AI AND Optomism and pessimism for Canadian pork
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…
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Rising grocery prices AND Canada's Outstanding young farmers [REPOST]
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 money...
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Gardening on the prairies AND Bison River Ranch [REPOST]
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...
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Read the fine print AND Trading the farm for gin and flower [REPOST]
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...
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The sustainable farm AND Invigor Gold mustard
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,...
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Biosecurity AND Handling tips and tricks for pork
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...
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Tarrifs' impact on meat AND Canada's veterinarians
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...
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Costs of plant disease AND The Agrobot [REPOST]
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...
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How to prepare for emerging diseases AND Federal cuts to international aid
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...
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Pressures on oilseeds export AND Foreign Ownership of Sask farms
The Research Lead with Agri-Food Economic Systems suggests with Canadian oilseeds under increasing trade pressure, an oilseed strategy could be helpful. An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note and accompanying Policy Concepts Paper, released by Agri-Food Economic Systems, examined the pressures…
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What meat are consumers buying? AND Pulse Canada in China
A protein journalist says the technological revolution is helping shape the buying patterns of consumers more today than over the past century. "The Retail Meat Counter; What consumers are buying and how is it changing?" was among the topics discussed as part of the Saskatchewan Pork Industry...
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US Tariffs AND Agriculture for Elementary school kids
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent increase in tariffs on goods imported from Canada in response to ads produced by the Ontario government. Manitoba Pork General manager Cam Dahl says Canada's elected officials need to prioritize the renegotiation and to tone down the rhetoric...
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Plant disease AND The agri-bot
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...
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Online training for swine workers AND Food & beverage forecasts
A new online training platform for swine barn workers is allowing farms to manage, coordinate and track their training programs. Mark Fynn is the Training Resources Coordinator with the Canadian Pork Council. He will discuss the progress for the new program that was officially launched in March...
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Political influence on research AND Fake honey [REPOST]
Politics have had a significant impact on agriculture research in Alberta. The government in that province changed hands with the New Democrats taking power in 2015 and then new United Conservative Party winning the election in 2019. It has been a stressful time for those involved in research. A...
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Shortening crop rotations AND The economic value of shelterbelts [REPOST]
Farmers have shortened up crop rotation for a number of reasons. Oilseed agronomy research scientist Patrick Molecki is with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre. He there are numerous issues popping up because of this practice including herbicide...
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Manitoba Pork says prioritize trade with US and Mexico AND Farm Credit Canada Food and Beverage summit
Canada's elected officials need to prioritize the renegotiation of the Canada, United States, Mexico trade agreement and to tone down the rhetoric while working with allies in the U.S. to maintain trade. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl suggests this matter should be the number one issue of...
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