# western canada (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover western canada. Page: Feed: --- ## [Packing plant closures, cash cattle moves, & trade flow dynamics | Beef Market Update, Aug 14, 2026](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/08/packing-plant-closures-cash-cattle-moves-trade-flow-dynamics-beef-market-update-aug-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ What a week. For this episode of the Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney and Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange dive into major shifts across the North American beef sector, starting with significant operational adjustments from major packers. Tyson announced plans to transition one facility into a packaging plant, sell its Pasco, Washington location,... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a7f42e4817c6.mp3) ## [Volatile markets adjust to border reopening and tight inventory | Beef Market Update July 31, 2026](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/volatile-markets-adjust-to-border-reopening-and-tight-inventory-beef-market-update-july-31-2026/) _2026-07-31 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ Extreme volatility and shifting trade policies continue to reshape North American cattle markets. In this week's Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to unpack a tumultuous month for both cash and futures trade. U.S. cash prices finally stabilized near $231 to $232 per cwt following a violent... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a6ce4f8e9c17.mp3) ## [The danger of the shadow CEO strategy | Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 116](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/the-danger-of-the-shadow-ceo-strategy-mind-your-farm-business-ep-116/) _2026-07-30 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ On this Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney sits down with Rena Striegel, president of Transition Point Business Advisors, to discuss why farm succession plans fail when families focus solely on transferring assets rather than leadership. They dive into the dangers of the "shadow CEO," the misunderstandings surrounding sweat equity, and why true... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a6a0ccb55fd5.mp3) ## [Strong export numbers, cattle coming north, and a hint to retail price relief | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/strong-export-numbers-cattle-coming-north-and-a-hint-to-retail-price-relief-beef-market-update/) _2026-07-17 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ The mid-summer slowdown has settled on the cattle markets, with cash prices retreating across North America following several months of record highs. While the pullback is largely seasonal, strong Canadian beef export performance and continued feeder cattle imports remain key storylines as the industry heads into the second half of the year. In this Beef... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a5a64d2aac4c.mp3) ## [Beef markets take a seasonal, expected breather | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/beef-markets-take-a-seasonal-expected-breather-beef-market-update/) _2026-07-03 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ July has arrived with a shift toward more typical seasonal market patterns, but the underlying fundamentals supporting the North American cattle market remain firmly in place. On this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange and Shaun Haney discuss softer U.S. cash trade, record Alberta fed cattle prices, improving forage conditions across... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a46c770ef834.mp3) ## [Beef market holds near record highs — how long will it last? | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/beef-market-holds-near-record-highs-how-long-will-it-last-beef-market-update/) _2026-06-19 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but signs are emerging that the market may be testing the limits of consumer demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney to discuss cash cattle trade, beef demand, and the growing role of feeder cattle imports in... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a35935a1d20f.mp3) ## [The hidden cost of hanging on: The sunk-cost trap on the farm | Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 115](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/the-hidden-cost-of-hanging-on-the-sunk-cost-trap-on-the-farm-mind-your-farm-business-ep-115/) _2026-06-17 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ When margins tighten, farm management decisions become even more important. Yet some of the toughest decisions producers face aren't driven by markets, weather, or policy-they're shaped by human behaviour. On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Ben Brown, agricultural economist at the University of Missouri, about the... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a3172105bd81.mp3) ## [Screwworm scare sparks volatility, as cattle markets push higher | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/screwworm-scare-sparks-volatility-as-cattle-markets-push-higher-beef-market-update/) _2026-06-05 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ Volatility returned to cattle markets this week following confirmation of the first New World screwworm case in the U.S., but the selloff proved short-lived as traders refocused on the underlying fundamentals of tight cattle supplies and exceptionally strong beef demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says futures markets... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a233dc6828ef.mp3) ## [Is this a return to the 80s? | Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 114](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/is-this-a-return-to-the-80s-mind-your-farm-business-ep-114/) _2026-05-28 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ Higher interest rates, tighter margins, and questions around land values have many farmers wondering if another 1980s-style farm crisis could be ahead. In this episode of Mind Your Farm Business, host Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout of Farmer Coach and Maverick Ag to compare today's farm financial picture to the conditions leading into... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a15f2d2ad166.mp3) ## [Beef markets hit by volatility ahead of long weekend | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/beef-markets-hit-by-volatility-ahead-of-long-weekend-beef-market-update/) _2026-05-22 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ After surging to new record highs last week, cattle markets were hit with a sharp dose of volatility this week as traders weighed softer cash trade, growing feedlot inventories, and renewed uncertainty around beef demand. Speaking with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the market tone shifted quickly ahead of the... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a1091ab4eb37.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d8HRE73639gD) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Beef markets tick higher as cash cattle ignore trade turmoil | Beef Market Update](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/beef-markets-tick-higher-as-cash-cattle-ignore-trade-turmoil-beef-market-update/) _2026-05-15 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ Cash cattle markets pushed sharply higher this week despite ongoing trade uncertainty and volatility in futures markets, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. Speaking with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Wasko described the week as "wild and woolly," as markets reacted to headlines ranging from Brazilian beef supply concerns to uncertainty around China's licensing of U.S.... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6a07400de8df5.mp3) ## [The explosive state of the beef market | Beef Market Update, May 1](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/the-explosive-state-of-the-beef-market-beef-market-update-may-1/) _2026-05-01 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ If you've been following the cattle markets lately, you know we've been anticipating some strength. But what happened this week wasn't just "strength"-it was an absolute explosion. As we flip the calendar to May, we are officially in uncharted territory with new all-time cash highs and a supply-demand dynamic that continues to defy gravity. Here... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-69f4e64eb9f91.mp3) ## [Beef Market Update: Cash market moves, protein demand, and feeder cattle movement changes](https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/04/beef-market-update-cash-market-moves-protein-demand-and-feeder-cattle-movement-changes/) _2026-04-10 · Beef Market Update – RealAgriculture_ Thanks for tuning in to this Beef Market Update! With calving season underway across many operations, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack a fast-moving cattle market, shifting trade patterns, and what continues to support beef demand despite ongoing economic pressure. Cash cattle markets have seen a notable jump over the... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/beefmarketupdate/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-69d93f86b7679.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 113: Real options thinking: Thriving in volatility with Trey Malone](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/12/mind-your-farm-business-ep-113-real-options-thinking-thriving-in-volatility-with-trey-malone/) _2025-12-03 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ In an era of relentless market volatility and policy ambiguity, many farm businesses are searching for certainty, but that may be the wrong goal altogether. Instead, the best way forward might be embracing uncertainty itself, says Dr. Trey Malone, agricultural economist at Purdue University. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Malone... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-692f4031e13ed.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 112: DIY or outsource? The best farm bookkeeping strategies](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/10/mind-your-farm-business-ep-112-diy-or-outsource-the-best-farm-bookkeeping-strategies/) _2025-10-31 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ Thanks for tuning in to the Mind Your Farm Business podcast! In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ursina Studhalter, chartered professional accountant, author of Farming Frontiers substack, and sheep farmer, for a practical conversation on the not-so-glamorous - but absolutely essential - task of farm bookkeeping. From managing receipts to choosing accounting... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6903d2cea103e.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 111: Time, teams, and true purpose](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/10/mind-your-farm-business-ep-111-time-teams-and-true-purpose/) _2025-10-08 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ If you've ever felt stuck in survival mode, putting out fires, juggling cash flow and reacting to problems instead of steering your farm, this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast is for you. Host Shaun Haney welcomes Saskatchewan farmer and business coach Josh Kerpan to unpack how producers can transition from overwhelmed operators... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-68e54b6d758f6.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 110: Management first: Why acres don't equal excellence in farming](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/09/mind-your-farm-business-ep-110-management-first-why-acres-dont-equal-excellence-in-farming/) _2025-09-17 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ When the going is good, it's tempting to focus on growth and measure success by the size of your acreage. But is bigger always better? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dean Klippenstine of MNP for a conversation that challenges the thinking that bigger is... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-68c9d1000a7f2.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 109: Turning fear into strategy on and off the farm](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/08/mind-your-farm-business-ep-109-turning-fear-into-strategy-on-and-off-the-farm/) _2025-08-27 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, and leadership coach, for a candid discussion about the psychology behind decision-making on the farm, especially when fear, risk, and ego collide. Hardwick blends life experience with business lessons to help farmers and business owners... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-68addcc2b393c.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 108: Beyond just price: How to pull more levers in negotiations](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/08/mind-your-farm-business-ep-108-beyond-just-price-how-to-pull-more-levers-in-negotiations/) _2025-08-14 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ Whether you're pricing inputs, closing a land deal, or hiring custom work, negotiation is woven into the fabric of farm business decisions. But too often, it's done on the fly-with vague goals and little planning. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Mark Raffan of Negotiations Ninja... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-689cb89c13bb3.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 107: No will, no plan, big trouble: Breaking the silence on succession](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/07/mind-your-farm-business-ep-107-no-will-no-plan-big-trouble-breaking-the-silence-on-succession/) _2025-07-17 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by estate planning expert and bestselling author Dr. Tom Deans to discuss why avoiding conversations about succession, wills, and wealth can lead to disastrous consequences for farm families. Deans, author of Every Family's Business, Willing Wisdom, and The Happy Inheritor, shares... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6877fc142976b.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PLa5Awzpj6sF) _2025-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 106: Taming the beast — Scaling the farm business for profitability](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/06/mind-your-farm-business-ep-106-taming-the-beast-scaling-the-farm-business-for-profitability/) _2025-06-26 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ What does it really mean to "scale" a farm business? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout, president of Maverick Ag and co-founder of Farmer Coach, to explore the many shapes growth can take and discuss why more land isn't always the answer. From managing... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-68544b5b91b26.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 105: Why entitlement is the biggest threat to farm wealth](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/06/mind-your-farm-business-ep-105-why-entitlement-is-the-biggest-threat-to-farm-wealth/) _2025-06-06 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney sits down with Ted Oakley, managing partner of Oxbow Advisors and author of Second Generation Wealth, to discuss the critical topic of passing down wealth and responsibility in farm families. Ted draws from decades of experience helping families manage major liquidity events... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6841b079e1426.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business - Ep. 104: The difference between a good farmer and a great one](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/05/mind-your-farm-business-ep-104-the-difference-between-a-good-farmer-and-a-great-one/) _2025-05-15 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ What makes a good farmer a great one? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney digs into that question with Margy Eckelkamp of Top Producer at Farm Journal. From battling through the 1980s farm crisis to navigating today's economic curveballs, Eckelkamp shares how the most successful farm operators think... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-682384ac51a0a.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 103: From stuck to started on farm succession](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/04/mind-your-farm-business-ep-103-from-stuck-to-started-on-farm-succession/) _2025-04-23 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ Farm transition and succession planning are two of the most avoided yet critical discussions for family farms. In this candid and solution-focused episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney welcomes back renowned farm family coach and author Elaine Froese to break down the roots of procrastination and explore how to move... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6808f7a017a40.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business, Ep. 102 — The legalities of handshakes and contracts](https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/01/mind-your-farm-business-ep-102-the-legalities-of-handshakes-and-contracts/) _2025-01-16 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ People have been using handshakes to solidify deals since at least as far back as ancient Roman times. A handshake in those days would show that each person was unarmed, thereby establishing a relationship of honesty and trust. Fast forward to today with the progression of law and contracts, a need for more formalized agreements... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6785346309d85.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 101: Keeping the farm safe in the digital age](https://www.realagriculture.com/2024/12/mind-your-farm-business-ep-101-keeping-the-farm-safe-in-the-digital-age/) _2024-12-20 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ From identify theft, to phishing scams, to data breaches and ransom wear, cyber threats are just as real to individual farmers and farm businesses as they are to the general public. Understanding where online and digital threats come from is key to building a solid risk management plan, says Eugene Ng, cyber security expert with... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-67644208483ac.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 100: Shouldering the stress load of farming](https://www.realagriculture.com/2024/11/mind-your-farm-business-ep-100-shouldering-the-stress-load-of-farming/) _2024-11-29 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ You've got to name it to tame it. What does that mean when it comes to how we manage in high-stress situations? In this second half of the conversation on burnout and managing stress, author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe walks listeners through how to address burnout and anxiety on a daily basis... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-674634407c6de.mp3) ## [Mind Your Farm Business, Ep. 99 — Recognizing and avoiding burnout](https://www.realagriculture.com/2024/11/mind-your-farm-business-ep-99-recognizing-and-avoiding-burnout/) _2024-11-16 · Mind Your Farm Business – RealAgriculture_ Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to burnout. Author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe says it's important for farmers and ranchers to recognize these conditions and take proactive steps to ensure the weight of agriculture doesn't overwhelm their business and... Read More [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/mind_your_farm_business/www.realagriculture.com/media/podcast/rav-6733ddd8f3588.mp3)