Podcasts about grain farmers

Have you ever thought of a project that would be perfect for your farm, except that it's not profitable? It might be possible with a for-profit/nonprofit partnership! In this episode we explore these partnerships with Amber Lambke, cofounder and CEO of Maine Grains. We'll hear how such a partnership helped her start a gristmill in a repurposed Victorian-era jailhouse, which has spurred the revival of grain production in Maine.Amber shares insights on the challenges of building a business in a rural area, the complexities of funding agricultural projects, the role of nonprofits in supporting local economies, and the implications of tax laws on grant funding. We explore innovative funding models to enhance agricultural sustainability and food security, the intricacies of forming and operating a nonprofit organization, the importance of having a clear mission, understanding the legal requirements for nonprofit status, and the challenges of securing funding through grants. As an example, interviewer and GFM editor Andrew Mefferd describes a greenhouse project for his farm to see if Amber thinks it might be a good candidate for such a partnership.Connect With Guest:Instagram: @mainegrainsWebsite: mainegrains.comPodcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Local Line is the all-in-one sales platform for direct-market farms and food hubs of all sizes. Increase your sales and streamline your processes with features including e-commerce, inventory management, subscriptions, online payments, and box builder. As a GFM podcast listener, Local Line is offering a free premium feature for one year with your subscription using the coupon code GFM2025 at localline.co. Rimol Greenhouse Systems designs and manufactures greenhouses that are built to be intensely rugged, reliably durable, and uniquely attractive – to meet all your growing needs. Rimol Greenhouses are guaranteed to hold up through any weather conditions, while providing exceptional value and an easy installation for vegetable growers of all sizes. Learn more about the Rimol difference and why growers love Rimol high tunnels at Rimol.com Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm. Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

US and the World      April and May are always a busy month on the farm whether that be in Ontario or in the greater North American corn belt.  Planters are rolling and auto steer buttons are being pressed as weather is improving and… The post Market Trends Report – April & May 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It is that time of year again. Early April is often the time when corn planters get pulled out of the shop ready to go to the field. It is also a time of optimism spurned on by the… The post Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report March 31, 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Kyle Larkin is executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada For more of the Shaye Ganam Show, subscribe to the podcast https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/shaye-ganam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US and the World      It is that time of year again. Spring always represents a time of hope for North American farmers as we get ready to go to the fields to plant another crop. There certainly will be much anticipation this year… The post Market Trends Report – March & April 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It is February and for the most part the greater North American corn belt is frozen with snow and ice infiltrating almost everywhere. It is a time when not much is happening in the production fields as people look… The post Market Trends Report – February & March 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World     2025 dawned with farmers hoping for better markets. 2024 was a year where prices retreated almost every month until harvest time.  Since then, there's been a bit of a bounce back but there is a long way to go. … The post Market Trends Report – January & February 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It is the end of the calendar year and what a year it is been. We have seen record crops coming out of the United States and big crops growing in the fields of South America. This is all… The post Market Trends Report – December & January 2025 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It has been a beautiful harvest season across the greater North American corn belt. As of November, the 12th 95% of US corn had been harvested and 96% of American soybeans.  In both of these cases it is ahead… The post Market Trends Report – November & December 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Initial market reaction to an incoming Donald Trump presidency has been positive for most financial markets, however commodity market moves haven’t been as decisively upward as the market digests several unanswered questions. Neil Townsend, market analyst with Grainfox, says the very early reaction on Wednesday trended a little negative, even, and that’s not likely a… Read More

US and the World      It is that time of year again when you can almost hear the noise from the fields.  Combines are rolling across the great North American corn belt. At the same time planters are rolling in Brazil attempting to put… The post Market Trends Report – October & November 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

A newly launched initiative aimed at advancing Canada's position as a leader in cereal grain innovation has been given a considerable funding boost from four Canadian grain grower organizations. The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign, led by Cereals Canada, has secured $13.4 million from Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Manitoba Crop Alliance, and Grain Farmers of Ontario. That brings its total funding commitment to just over $18 million, with a project fundraising goal of $102 million. The GATE initiative is a visionary project looking to establish a cutting-edge facility in Winnipeg that will serve as a hub for agricultural innovation providing farmers with the tools, resources, and technical support they need to be competitive globally and remain leaders in agricultural exports. Greg Sears, farmer and Alberta Grains Region 6 Director, said the organization's ongoing commitment to advancing ag-tech and innovation aligns perfectly with the Gate initiative and expects there will be tangible results for farmers. “Producers need to understand this is a multi-generational investment ensuring Canada's profile as producers of high-quality, sustainably produced wheat and barley remains intact for our customers,” he said. “That sets all of us up as producers for many years to come.” For more on this story go to ruralrootscanada.com

US and the World      It is that time of year again across the great North American corn belt. It is early but harvest is starting almost everywhere. In the United States USDA has estimated as of September 8th 5% of the American corn… The post Market Trends Report – September & October 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

How much financial trouble can you get into in 30 days? Depending on the situation, the answer could be “a lot.” That’s one of the major issues the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan’s president Ian Boxall points out regarding the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguard for Grain Farmers program. Boxall says the 30 day reporting period... Read More

US and the World      It is that time of year when the crop is made. In other words, we got the crop planted and we got through the “hot and dry” timeline and now we're in the middle of August heading towards September. … The post Market Trends Report – August & September 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute, paints a bleak picture for grain farmers in 2024. The market is not paying what it costs to grow a bushel of corn or soybeans. He advises reaching out to your FSA office to see what's available to you as a safety net. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a Friday morning, UW Entomology Professor Emily Bick, co-founder of the Insect Eavesdropper, says farmers have a new way to detect and monitor insect pests directly on their crops by harnessing sound. Her new tool provides early detection that can significantly enhance crop protection strategies. Gather Wisconsin (gatherwisconsin.com) has released the Great Wisconsin Ice Cream Trail, a map featuring 14 stops with unique ties to agriculture. Our Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a beautiful start to the weekend. Rain is coming Sunday and Monday to areas of the state. Don't forget to tell us what you're seeing via our talk-text line at 877-301-3276. Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute, paints a bleak picture for grain farmers in 2024. The market is not paying what it costs to grow a bushel of corn or soybeans. He advises reaching out to your FSA office to see what's available to you as a safety net.  Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke sits down with Compeer Financial CEO Jase Wagner. Patronage distribution is underway after a great year in 2023. Compeer is giving back more than $185 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and the World      It is that time of year again. Late July and going into early August represents a time when the crop is being made. The July pollination time period is usually one of the critical times for corn in the… The post Market Trends Report – July & August 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World     It is that time of year again. The Canada Day-July 4th weekend always is a seminal moment in markets across the greater American corn belt. It is the time of year when we are able to start measuring the… The post Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report July 1, 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      Planters have been rolling across the Great North American corn belt over the last several weeks.  Getting off to a good start is always a good thing and it certainly is the case in the United States this year. … The post Market Trends Report – June & July 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It is that time of year again, planters are rolling across the great North American corn belt.  As of May, the 5th 36% of American corn had been planted which is 6 percentage points behind last year and three… The post Market Trends Report – May & June 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

US and the World      It is that time of year. Across the Great North American corn belt farmers are in the fields or at least getting ready to plant their crops when the weather cooperates. What was a very mild winter has turned… The post Market Trends Report – April & May 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the drift awareness campaign; Paul Bullock with University of Manitoba on FHB forecasting and more weather stations; A clip from The Agronomists on saving N with... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the drift awareness campaign; Paul Bullock with University of Manitoba on FHB forecasting and more weather stations; A clip from The Agronomists on saving N with... Read More

US and the World      The end of March always represents a central time in grain markets as USDA gives their official estimates of the acres which will be planted in the upcoming year. At the same time of course farmers across the great… The post Special Edition – Market Trends Report – USDA Report April 1, 2024 appeared first on Grain Farmers of Ontario.

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Moses Palmer, from 20/20 Seed Labs in this episode titled “From Lab to Field.” #Plant24 is coming fast. As you prepare for seeding, you'll want to know all you can about the health of your seeds and that is exactly the focus of this week's episode. In this incredibly informative and valuable episode, Tracy speaks to Moses about the value of testing your seed before putting it into the ground. They discuss: Who 20/20 Seed Labs is and how they help producers maximize their yield by testing the seed before it's put in the ground. They discuss getting your seed field ready and the available tests, including germ, vigor, disease screen, and other testing services. After discussing the tests, what can be detected, and the value of seed testing, Tracy asks Moses about seed testing as a best business practice. Should this be done when a problem is suspected or as a routine business practice on all seed before it hits the soil. Moses does a fantastic job of keeping it simple and explaining the difference between traditional and molecular testing and the value each test brings farmers. They discuss common misconceptions about seed testing within the farming industry. Tracy gets straight to the bottom line with a question on return on investment (ROI). Moses addresses how testing delivers a return on investment for producers when they are looking at meeting agronomic and yield goals in their farming operation. Tracy and Moses then discuss the who, what, where, and how of getting your seed tested. Know your seed! Get your seed tested at an accredited lab before you put it into the ground to ensure maximum results. ............................... Show Resources Excellence in Accredited Seed Testing Services Learn More ............................... SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

Today, we are headed to Maryland to learn more about grain and we are joined by  expert Lindsey Thompson. She is the executive director of the Maryland Grain Producers and also the owner Hidden Potential Farms with her husband, where they farm 130 acres of corn and soybeans. Did you know that Maryland typically grows soft red winter wheat and it is consumed by chickens and used to mill flour for cookies, pretzels, and pastries?  Learn more about all the things grain touches and how farmers are working in this unique market. 

Join RaboResearch analysts Vítor Pistóia and Marcela Marini as they discuss how El Niño is shaping the summer crops in South America and how global markets could react.

It's Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss the upcoming Agritechnica show, deep tillage to break compaction, soybean quality concern, a DON update, and MUCH more! We will also hear from Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the Great... Read More

It's Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss the upcoming Agritechnica show, deep tillage to break compaction, soybean quality concern, a DON update, and MUCH more! We will also hear from Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the Great... Read More

More than just a friendly competition, the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network is designed to better understand all the external factors and management decisions that drive wheat yields. Marty Vermey, senior agronomist for Grain Farmers of Ontario, says the network is about not just who grows the most wheat, but also about what’s the real... Read More

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Crosby Devitt, CEO of the Grain Farmers of Ontario and an active grain farmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parliament is back in session, and that means it’s time to fire up the political pundit machine! For RealAgriculture, that means the return of RealAg Politics. In this episode, hear from: Debra Conlon, Grain Farmers of Ontario, on Bill C-234, currently under consideration by the Senate ag and forestry committee, and an update on fertilizer... Read More

The Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) continues to press the federal government to make good on its promise to return the approximately $34 million in tariffs it collected from farmers on Russian fertilizer imports in 2022. The Liberal government has pledged to return the money to the agriculture sector but Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food... Read More

Highly engaged wheat growers wanting to learn how to grow better wheat are driving expansion of the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN). Coordinated by the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Michigan State University, Michigan Wheat Program, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and the University of Guelph, the Great Lakes YEN project... Read More

The full brunt of the 35 per cent tariff on Russian-sourced nitrogen in 2022 didn’t just equal millions of dollars paid by Canadian farmers, it also put a spotlight on the challenges of some global trade flows. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) commissioned StoneX to explore the issue, and author of “Farmers Need Fertilizer,” Josh... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Josh Linville of StoneX, talking about the Farmers Need Fertilizer report for Grain Farmers and fertilizer trade flows. Haney is then joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Josh Linville of StoneX, talking about the Farmers Need Fertilizer report for Grain Farmers and fertilizer trade flows. Haney is then joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of... Read More

Grain Growers chair and fifth-generation farmer from Quambatook, Brett Hosking, says 30 to 40 per cent of his crop has been wiped out, but that's not the biggest problem he faces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show we hear from Jeff Barlow, Ontario farmer and director for Grain Farmers of Ontario, on shipping issues through the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Dr. Samantha Yammine on navigating the infodemic and identifying misinformation when dealing with science. As well, don't miss... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show we hear from Jeff Barlow, Ontario farmer and director for Grain Farmers of Ontario, on shipping issues through the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Dr. Samantha Yammine on navigating the infodemic and identifying misinformation when dealing with science. As well, don't miss... Read More

Jammed-full ports in Ontario are impacting basis and possible longer-term options for cash sales in the province, as laker traffic costs increase and tight freight access puts the squeeze on storage space along the St. Lawrence. Jeff Barlow, farmer from near Hamilton, Ont., and director with Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), doesn’t usually ever have... Read More

The Ontario provincial election is set for June 2. Where do the parties stand on agriculture issues and the challenges facing farmers and the agribusiness sector? Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has teamed up with RealAgriculture to help you understand the commitments the parties are making to farmers as voting day draws near. On this... Read More

Ontario farmers continue to tread water as they look to the government to provide some sort of relief or assistance in regards to the fertilizer shortage that has ensued due to the sanctions put on Russian imports following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Brendan Byrne, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), says time is... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Brendan Byrne, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) on fertilizer supply and the sanctions being applied; Sean Osmar, of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, on spring run off in the province; Rob Stone, farmer out of Saskatchewan, on his trip to... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Brendan Byrne, chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) on fertilizer supply and the sanctions being applied; Sean Osmar, of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, on spring run off in the province; Rob Stone, farmer out of Saskatchewan, on his trip to... Read More

After a week’s hiatus, we’re back with our favourite part of Friday — the RealAg Issues Panel. Joining today’s panel is host Shaun Haney, and guests Kelvin Heppner, of RealAgriculture, Lyndsey Smith, of RealAgriculture, and Brendan Byrne, farmer and chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. The group discusses stranded fertilizer, interest rates, inflation concerns, and... Read More

After a week’s hiatus, we’re back with our favourite part of Friday — the RealAg Issues Panel. Joining today’s panel is host Shaun Haney, and guests Kelvin Heppner, of RealAgriculture, Lyndsey Smith, of RealAgriculture, and Brendan Byrne, farmer and chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. The group discusses stranded fertilizer, interest rates, inflation concerns, and... Read More

Numerous factors have many Canadian grain farmers hesitant to forward contract their crops at this point, despite grain and oilseed prices that are well above historic averages.  Bruce Burnette with Markets Farm, based in Winnipeg, explains that, with planting season in sight, many farmers seem unusually reluctant to forward contract any of their crop right now. And, he says this is especially the case for Prairie farmers who have recently experienced drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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