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A proposed bill by the Ontario government is poised to open up the province's Greenbelt, an area established for farmland and environmental protection, to urban development. Peggy Brekveld of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture speaks to what this decision could mean for Ontario farmers, and local food production. Wayne Caldwell with the University of Guelph discusses what Bill 23 means for land use planning and if the strategy can meet the province's housing needs. Plus, Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Naomi Johnson with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank about what it was like to attend the COP27 climate change conference. Hosted by Kristy Nudds.
A proposed bill by the Ontario government is poised to open up the province's Greenbelt, an area established for farmland and environmental protection, to urban development. Peggy Brekveld of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture speaks to what this decision could mean for Ontario farmers, and local food production. Wayne Caldwell with the University of Guelph discusses what Bill 23 means for land use planning and if the strategy can meet the province's housing needs. Plus, Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Naomi Johnson with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank about what it was like to attend the COP27 climate change conference. Hosted by Kristy Nudds.
What does the most recent interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada mean? Are we getting set for a replay of the 1980s farm debt crisis? What will rising rates mean for the value of farmland? On this episode of Between the Rows, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour speaks with Alfons Weersink with the University of Guelph, J.P. Gervais of Farm Credit Canada, and Chad Lawley with the University of Manitoba about rising interest rates and their impact on agriculture. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
What does the most recent interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada mean? Are we getting set for a replay of the 1980s farm debt crisis? What will rising rates mean for the value of farmland? On this episode of Between the Rows, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour speaks with Alfons Weersink with the University of Guelph, J.P. Gervais of Farm Credit Canada, and Chad Lawley with the University of Manitoba about rising interest rates and their impact on agriculture. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
Scientists know that the soils of pastureland and forage crops sequester more carbon than annual crops, but how much more? Angela Bedard-Haughn, from the University of Saskatchewan, is leading a project to estimate the amount of carbon stored in the forage and pasture lands in Saskatchewan. Scientists also know that tree rings can be used to understand what the earth's climate was like, 500 or 1,000 years ago. Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator speaks with David Sauchyn of the University of Regina, to learn more about the science of dendro-climatology. Hosted by Robert Arnason.
Scientists know that the soils of pastureland and forage crops sequester more carbon than annual crops, but how much more? Angela Bedard-Haughn, from the University of Saskatchewan, is leading a project to estimate the amount of carbon stored in the forage and pasture lands in Saskatchewan. Scientists also know that tree rings can be used to understand what the earth's climate was like, 500 or 1,000 years ago. Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator speaks with David Sauchyn of the University of Regina, to learn more about the science of dendro-climatology. Hosted by Robert Arnason.
Who or what is the Canadian Beef Advisors? Its chair James Bekkering talks us through that group's priorities, in terms of seeing Canada's beef industry through its latest challenges toward its strategic goals for this decade. Then, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax, gives us a closer look at those industry goals for carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity. And even more on animal protein: Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator takes us to Jutland, Denmark where a company is using food waste to raise black soldier fly larvae for feed and fertilizer use. Hosted by Lisa Guenther.
Property crime is on the minds of many rural Manitobans. Kam Blight with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities talks about a new survey that sheds light on the extent of rural crime and what needs to happen to address it; Wade Sobkowich with the Western Grain Elevator Association offers his take on the 2022-23 grain transportation plans of Canada's major railways and if they're sufficient in light of last year's shortcomings; and Gordon Mark, long-time rodeo participant, rodeo clown, and now rodeo announcer, talks with Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford about his life on the rodeo circuit – with and without face paint. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
Property crime is on the minds of many rural Manitobans. Kam Blight with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities talks about a new survey that sheds light on the extent of rural crime and what needs to happen to address it; Wade Sobkowich with the Western Grain Elevator Association offers his take on the 2022-23 grain transportation plans of Canada's major railways and if they're sufficient in light of last year's shortcomings; and Gordon Mark, long-time rodeo participant, rodeo clown, and now rodeo announcer, talks with Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford about his life on the rodeo circuit – with and without face paint. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther talks with chuckwagon driver Amber L'Heureux about her sport and what it's like to compete after a two-year hiatus; Dale Haroldson talks about his decades of experience on the chuckwagon circuit and what it takes to be a competition judge; and, Jamie Laboucane talks about the ‘many hats' needed in competitive chuckwagon racing and why the sport requires much more than just grabbing the reins and hanging on. Plus, Gord Gilmour, editor of the Manitoba Co-operator, opines on Canada's rail system and what can be done to make grain transportation more efficient for Prairie farmers. Hosted by Lisa Guenther.
Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther talks with chuckwagon driver Amber L'Heureux about her sport and what it's like to compete after a two-year hiatus; Dale Haroldson talks about his decades of experience on the chuckwagon circuit and what it takes to be a competition judge; and, Jamie Laboucane talks about the ‘many hats' needed in competitive chuckwagon racing and why the sport requires much more than just grabbing the reins and hanging on. Plus, Gord Gilmour, editor of the Manitoba Co-operator, opines on Canada's rail system and what can be done to make grain transportation more efficient for Prairie farmers. Hosted by Lisa Guenther.
This week Don Norman of the Manitoba Co-operator takes us to meet Cal Cuthbert, who aims to preserve some pristine wooded wildlife habitat on his family's land in perpetuity. Also: Liam O'Connor talks with Jess Newman of McCain Foods about the potato processor's plans to help prove the business case for sustainable and regenerative agriculture worldwide. And Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford would like to see meaningful attention paid to an overstretched link in Canada's fragile supply chains. Hosted by Dave Bedard.
This week Don Norman of the Manitoba Co-operator takes us to meet Cal Cuthbert, who aims to preserve some pristine wooded wildlife habitat on his family's land in perpetuity. Also: Liam O'Connor talks with Jess Newman of McCain Foods about the potato processor's plans to help prove the business case for sustainable and regenerative agriculture worldwide. And Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford would like to see meaningful attention paid to an overstretched link in Canada's fragile supply chains. Hosted by Dave Bedard.
Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers cracks open a page from history and speaks with plant breeder Peggy Wagoner, Lee DeHaan of the Land Institute, and Doug Cattani at the University of Manitoba, about early and ongoing efforts of perennial grain development – tracing back to the tragic, Stalin-era Soviet Union period – and the promise of a perennial, dual-purpose grain named kernza that may be more environmentally friendly to grow than some annual grain crops. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers cracks open a page from history and speaks with plant breeder Peggy Wagoner, Lee DeHaan of the Land Institute, and Doug Cattani at the University of Manitoba, about early and ongoing efforts of perennial grain development – tracing back to the tragic, Stalin-era Soviet Union period – and the promise of a perennial, dual-purpose grain named kernza that may be more environmentally friendly to grow than some annual grain crops. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
After 42 years of agricultural reporting, Allan Dawson, stalwart reporter for the Manitoba Co-operator, is retiring. Gord Gilmour sits down for a conversation with the giant of ag journalism about how Dawson got his start as a reporter, the people and personalities he's encountered over the years, and some of the ground-breaking stories he's covered in a career spanning five decades. Plus, reporter Geralyn Wichers talks with animal welfare consultant Stéphane Beaudoin about how interest groups and livestock producers can work together using a scientific approach that balances their concerns. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
After 42 years of agricultural reporting, Allan Dawson, stalwart reporter for the Manitoba Co-operator, is retiring. Gord Gilmour sits down for a conversation with the giant of ag journalism about how Dawson got his start as a reporter, the people and personalities he's encountered over the years, and some of the ground-breaking stories he's covered in a career spanning five decades. Plus, reporter Geralyn Wichers talks with animal welfare consultant Stéphane Beaudoin about how interest groups and livestock producers can work together using a scientific approach that balances their concerns. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
The number of wood-frame grain elevators on the Prairies are slowly dwindling away. Sadly, that number was recently added to when one of the oldest elevators of its kind in Canada was reduced to ashes. In early April, the Lake of the Woods grain elevator in Elva, Man., was being dismantled as part of a reclamation project when the 125-year-old structure accidentally caught fire and burned to the ground. In this episode, Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Gordon Goldsborough, president of the Manitoba Historical Society, about the Prairie sentinel that once stood in Elva, and the thread in history these historic structures contain. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
The number of wood-frame grain elevators on the Prairies are slowly dwindling away. Sadly, that number was recently added to when one of the oldest elevators of its kind in Canada was reduced to ashes. In early April, the Lake of the Woods grain elevator in Elva, Man., was being dismantled as part of a reclamation project when the 125-year-old structure accidentally caught fire and burned to the ground. In this episode, Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Gordon Goldsborough, president of the Manitoba Historical Society, about the Prairie sentinel that once stood in Elva, and the thread in history these historic structures contain. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
Each seeding season comes with a fair bit of excitement for farmers, but this year also comes with more than a fair share of uncertainty. Craig Klemmer with Farm Credit Canada discusses some of the risks facing producers and what factors could make 2022 the most expensive crop on record; Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm offers his outlook on prairie moisture conditions, spring seeding forecasts, and the efforts of Ukrainian farmers to get a crop in the ground as war rages around them; plus, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour shares his thoughts on the importance of rail service to grain farmers, and Western Canada's economy as a whole. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
Each seeding season comes with a fair bit of excitement for farmers, but this year also comes with more than a fair share of uncertainty. Craig Klemmer with Farm Credit Canada discusses some of the risks facing producers and what factors could make 2022 the most expensive crop on record; Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm offers his outlook on prairie moisture conditions, spring seeding forecasts, and the efforts of Ukrainian farmers to get a crop in the ground as war rages around them; plus, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour shares his thoughts on the importance of rail service to grain farmers, and Western Canada's economy as a whole. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
The federal government is pushing farmers to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but some farmers are frustrated by all the attention on cow burps, fertilizer and diesel fuel. Saskatchewan farmer Kristjan Hebert says agriculture isn't the cause of climate change, it's part of the solution. Also, reporter Allan Dawson with the Manitoba Co-operator speaks with Ryan Cardwell, a University of Manitoba agriculture economist, who says farmers may not believe they have political power, but they have moulded government policy in their favour. Hosted by Robert Arnason.
The federal government is pushing farmers to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but some farmers are frustrated by all the attention on cow burps, fertilizer and diesel fuel. Saskatchewan farmer Kristjan Hebert says agriculture isn't the cause of climate change, it's part of the solution. Also, reporter Allan Dawson with the Manitoba Co-operator speaks with Ryan Cardwell, a University of Manitoba agriculture economist, who says farmers may not believe they have political power, but they have moulded government policy in their favour. Hosted by Robert Arnason.
Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Sandra Duchak, a 4-H veteran volunteer of 42 years, about her commitment to the youth organization and some of the changes she's seen in the past four decades; and, author Russ Crawford talks about his novel, ‘Limit Up,' a tale of grain-trading international intrigue set 50 years ago against the backdrop of a devastating drought in the former Soviet Union which led to the “Great Grain Robbery.” Hosted by Ed White.
Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers speaks with Sandra Duchak, a 4-H veteran volunteer of 42 years, about her commitment to the youth organization and some of the changes she's seen in the past four decades; and, author Russ Crawford talks about his novel, ‘Limit Up,' a tale of grain-trading international intrigue set 50 years ago against the backdrop of a devastating drought in the former Soviet Union which led to the “Great Grain Robbery.” Hosted by Ed White.
Ed White speaks with Derek MacLean and Bruce Brolley from Roquette about its new pea protein plant in Manitoba and how the company works with agronomists; and reporter Allan Dawson with the Manitoba Co-operator finds out what types of peas and production practices Roquette wants to see from growers. Plus, from Glacier FarmMedia's 'Seeding the Future' multimedia project, reporter Robin Booker with the Western Producer examines the role that wild sources play in pulse plant genetics and how they can help increase food security. Hosted by Ed White.
Ed White speaks with Derek MacLean and Bruce Brolley from Roquette about its new pea protein plant in Manitoba and how the company works with agronomists; and reporter Allan Dawson with the Manitoba Co-operator finds out what types of peas and production practices Roquette wants to see from growers. Plus, from Glacier FarmMedia's 'Seeding the Future' multimedia project, reporter Robin Booker with the Western Producer examines the role that wild sources play in pulse plant genetics and how they can help increase food security. Hosted by Ed White.
This week on Between the Rows we hear from Melanie Dubois with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on how farmers can support bee populations, and why it makes environmental and economic sense. Plus, Geralyn Wichers with the Manitoba Co-operator reports on a new farm and food national labour strategy, and we hear from one educator from Saskatchewan Polytechnic who hopes a new program will start furnishing some of these scarce employees. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
This week on Between the Rows we hear from Melanie Dubois with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on how farmers can support bee populations, and why it makes environmental and economic sense. Plus, Geralyn Wichers with the Manitoba Co-operator reports on a new farm and food national labour strategy, and we hear from one educator from Saskatchewan Polytechnic who hopes a new program will start furnishing some of these scarce employees. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.
Statistics Canada and the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week both published new estimates of this spring’s plantings – some of which, as Phil Franz-Warkentin of MarketsFarm explains, were more surprising than others for grain traders. Also: Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator takes us on a field trip into the murky world of […]
Statistics Canada and the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week both published new estimates of this spring’s plantings – some of which, as Phil Franz-Warkentin of MarketsFarm explains, were more surprising than others for grain traders. Also: Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator takes us on a field trip into the murky world of […]
Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, researcher and professor in food distribution and food policy at Dalhousie University, about Canadian consumers and their beef habits; Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson talks about the different political orientation of U.S. President Joe Biden's administration compared to its previous office […]
Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther speaks with Sylvain Charlebois, researcher and professor in food distribution and food policy at Dalhousie University, about Canadian consumers and their beef habits; Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson talks about the different political orientation of U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration compared to its previous office […]
Now that grain grower groups and other industry players have handed in their proposals for changes to the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission, Allan Dawson of the Manitoba Co-operator examines what the future might hold following a federal review. And speaking of the future: with the ag labour […]
Now that grain grower groups and other industry players have handed in their proposals for changes to the Canada Grain Act and Canadian Grain Commission, Allan Dawson of the Manitoba Co-operator examines what the future might hold following a federal review. And speaking of the future: with the ag labour […]
Reporter Robert Arnason of The Western Producer joins Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour to talk about an important ruling from Health Canada on gene editing; Bruce Burnett of Glacier MarketsFarm talks crops and the pluses and minuses of an early spring; and Alberta Farmer Express reporter Alexis Kienlen talks about […]
Reporter Robert Arnason of The Western Producer joins Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour to talk about an important ruling from Health Canada on gene editing; Bruce Burnett of Glacier MarketsFarm talks crops and the pluses and minuses of an early spring; and Alberta Farmer Express reporter Alexis Kienlen talks about […]
In this week's episode, Ed White speaks with Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson about the radical transformation of the grain transportation system over the past 25 years, chats with The Western Producer editor Mike Raine about his paper's deep dive into the farming implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and looks […]
In this week’s episode, Ed White speaks with Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson about the radical transformation of the grain transportation system over the past 25 years, chats with The Western Producer editor Mike Raine about his paper’s deep dive into the farming implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and looks […]
In this episode, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour takes an in-depth look at how farmers are coping with COVID-19. He speaks with reporter Geralyn Wichers who has written a story on the coming winter and how farmers may find opportunity in an age of pandemic restrictions; Jan Thorson from the […]
In this episode, Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour takes an in-depth look at how farmers are coping with COVID-19. He speaks with reporter Geralyn Wichers who has written a story on the coming winter and how farmers may find opportunity in an age of pandemic restrictions; Jan Thorson from the […]
With a less-than-unanimous vote, what happens now to the seed sector organizations that were planning to amalgamate under the Seeds Canada banner? Allan Dawson of the Manitoba Co-operator considers the groups’ options. Also: Farmtario contributing writer Stew Slater tells us about the arable yet underfarmed Northern Clay Belt of northeastern […]
Farmtario editor John Greig talks about the growing concern of cyber crime in the ag sector; Manitoba Co-operator reporter Geralyn Wichers talks about workers' safety concerns in an update on the situation at Maple Leaf Foods’ hog slaughter plant at Brandon, Manitoba; and Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm calls in to […]
Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour and Farmtario editor John Greig discuss a controversial release of farmer information by the Ontario government; AGCanada.com daily news editor Dave Bedard talks about some “seedy” packages that are showing up in Canadian mailboxes; Alberta Farmer Express reporter Alexis Kienlen reports on the growing challenge […]
Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther talks with John Jamieson, President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity about the documentary, ‘Guardians of the Grasslands’; Manitoba Co-operator reporter Alexis Stockford outlines the damage to crops and local infrastructure after recent record-breaking storms and flooding in western Manitoba; and Bruce […]
Ed White of The Western Producer talks with Geralyn Wichers of the Manitoba Co-operator about a boom in business for small beef producers during the COVID-crisis; professor Simon Somogyi with the University of Guelph discusses how Canada's food supply system has managed through the pandemic; Sean Pratt of The Western […]
Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour talks with Farmtario editor John Greig about a controversial attack ad by Ontario grain farmers aimed at Prime Minister Trudeau; Ed White of The Western Producer speaks to federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau about concerns that financial aid for Canadian farmers doesn’t go far enough; […]
Robert Arnason and Ed White of The Western Producer discuss Australia's recent political scuffle with China and how it relates to Canada's situation; Sean Pratt of The Western Producer talks about a price boom in peas, lentils and chickpeas; Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour interviews agronomist Ken Gross with Ducks […]
Ed White of The Western Producer and Geralyn Wichers from the Manitoba Co-operator discuss how Manitoba's switch to online education is affecting rural students; Farmtario editor John Greig discusses how local food suppliers are seeing a surge of demand for their products, with Saskatchewan beef producer Mark Hoimyr sharing his […]
Manitoba Co-operator editor Gord Gilmour talks with Andrew Dickson, Manitoba Pork Council general manager, about the challenges currently facing the pork sector. Doug McLaren of JAS Angus and Mark Shologan, Sales Director of DLMS talk about bull sales and auctions converting to online. Alexis Stockford of the Manitoba Co-operator, Alexis […]
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