Episodes
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Drones & Data
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
This episode of The GrainsWest Podcast is titled “Drones and data.” In it, we join three experts for a high-flying view of on-farm drone applications. To find out how new drone flight regulations have affected farm users and where drone technologies and usage are headed, we’ll talk to Markus Webber of LandView Drones, Melissa Silvernagel of AgraCity and Chris Healy of InFlight Data.
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Barley Buy-In
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
In the latest episode of The GrainsWest Podcast “Barley Buy-In”, we join the Made in Canada Crop Tour where we hear highlights from the event as well as discuss new malting barley varieties and how they impact everyone in the barley value chain.
Friday Apr 12, 2019
The Alberta Elections edition
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
In the run-up to the 2019 Alberta election on April 16, we examine the issues affecting the province’s farming sector. We talk to political commentator Duane Bratt and political advisor Jenelle Saskiw as well as Team Alberta and crop group representatives who dissect the defining campaign issues and lay out their expectations and advice for whichever party wins.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Reaching Out
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
A recent study found Canadian farmers experience high levels of stress, anxiety and depression but have traditionally been reluctant to seek help. Farmers, ag industry professionals and rural communities are now actively dealing with this pressing problem and breaking the stigma attached to mental health issues. We spoke with our guests about taking the Mental Health First Aid program to rural communities in Alberta and across the country.