Cultivating MarketPower with Bob Friesen: Recent Episodes
FNA Communications
This fifteen minute program discusses topics related to empowering farmers and farm profitability and is hosted by Bob Friesen. It is broadcast live every second Friday at 1:00 PM CST on Swift Current, Saskatchewan's CKSW 570 AM and Moose Jaw Saskatchewan's CHAB 800 AM.
Bob welcomes farmer-rancher and former premier of Saskatchewan, Grant Devine. They discuss the Devine government’s impact on agriculture in the province and his thoughts on the future of the industry.
Bob’s guest is Kevin Sullivan, President of Pangaea Global Risk Management. They talk about how producers can reduce their accounts receivable risk, increase their profit margins and gain access to additional bank financing through a new, global first credit insurance program.
Bob is joined by Nial Kuyek, Executive Director of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. They discuss the current work of APAS and why this general farm organization is needed in the province.
Bob talks with farmer and former Sask. Wheat Pool and Canadian Federation of Agriculture vice-president Marvin Schauf about the advantages of farmer owned fertilizer manufacturing; why it makes sense right now; and important questions that farmers have.
Bob is joined by Saskatchewan farmers Wayne Bacon and Terry Hildebrandt, who talk about fertilizer prices, and how producers might get involved in the value chain to gain some control over one of their highest input costs.
After a summer break, Bob is back with market analysts Greg Kostal and Chuck Penner, who discuss how global events affect pricing patterns and your marketing options, and what to do with your crops coming off the combine.
Before taking a summer break, Bob talks with Barry Friesen, General Manager of CleanFarms, about what farmers should do with their empty pesticide containers, what the advantages are of recycling pesticide containers, and what else CleanFarms does besides container recycling.
Bob speaks with Ken McEwan, Professor, and Interim Director at University of Guelph Ridgetown College. Ken has spent the last 18 years gathering farm input prices from dealers in Ontario and neighboring U.S. states, and Bob asks him about this work, whether farmers use his information as a price discovery tool, and about the leveling effect of the survey on input prices
Bob is joined by federal Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Gerry Ritz. They discuss this year's federal ag budget, government intervention in the industry, and how Canadian agriculture measures up on the world stage.
Bob talks with Farmers of North America founding President and CEO Jim Mann about why he started FNA; reasons why the Farmers of North America farmers' business alliance structure has worked; and what farmers can expect from FNA in the future.
Bob talks with Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, Bob Bjornerud, about the future of Growing Forward programs, competition in the agriculture industry, and what the Glencore takeover of Viterra could mean for farmers.
This show features Ontario farmer and grain elevator operator Peter Archer. He discusses with Bob the dynamics of operating a commercial elevator and storage facility on his farm and the differences between grain and oilseeds production in Ontario and Western Canada.
Bob is joined once again by journalists Barry Wilson and Alex Binkley to discuss their experiences over the last few decades covering agriculture and politics on Parliament Hill and across the country.
Bob is joined by journalists Barry Wilson and Alex Binkley to discuss their experiences over the last few decades covering agriculture and politics on Parliament Hill and across the country.
Bob's guest is Warren Libby, of SavvyFarmer.com. Join them as they talk about an exciting new online tool that will save you time and help you make better weed control decisions.
Bob is joined by professor and farmer Andy Schmitz. They examine how U.S. policy creates an uncompetitive environment for Canadian farmers and discuss whether small farms can survive.
Bob talks with Doug Roff, from Atradius Credit Insurance, about an exciting new program that will protect your production and improve your farm's cash flow.
Guest Drew Lerner, of World Weather Incorporated, talks about the art behind the science of meteorology, and how good quality weather forecasting is beneficial to farmers.
Bob's guest is Member of Parliament David Anderson, who talks about the Canadian Wheat Board; what government's role is in agriculture; and the importance of choice for farmers.
Bob speaks with well known teacher, scientist and ag commentator, Dr. Red Williams, about farmers' future survival and how producers can work together to gain back more power in the marketplace.
Bob talks with grain handling and transportation expert Bill Drew about important issues and opportunities in the ever evolving Western Canadian grain sector.
Bob speaks with farm journalist Laura Rance about the future of the CWB and farmers' ability to compete on the world stage.
Guest Marvin Wiens talks about his days as president of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and his views on the current state of the grain industry.
Bob talks with David Latter, pesticide regulation consultant, about the problems generic companies are facing in registering new generic crop protection products, how it affects farmers, and what farmers can do about it.
Bob is joined by the Honourable Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan minister of agriculture and MLA for Thunder Creek. Together they will discuss corporate takeovers, foreign land ownership, crop insurance, government programs and more.
Bob is joined by Doug Faller, policy manager with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. They discuss some of the issues APAS is currently working on, as well as the need for a strong membership.
Bob talks to generic crop protection expert Craig Rath about what’s wrong with the generic herbicide registration process in Canada, and how U.S. farmers have lower costs and more options when it comes to protecting their crops.
Bob speaks with the president of the North Dakota Farmers Union and the past president of the Canadian Pork Council about the controversial Country of Origin Labelling on food products in the U.S.
Bob once again is joined by former provincial Chief Roland Crowe and Carl Neggers, CEO of SM Solutions. In the second installment of a two-part series, they discuss the future of PFRA community pastures, as they transition from federal to provincial jurisdiction, and what it could mean for pasture patrons.
Bob’s guests are Carl Neggers, CEO of SM Solutions and former provincial Chief Roland Crowe. In the first of a two-part series, they discuss the history and future of PFRA community pastures as they transition from federal to provincial jurisdiction.
Bob talks with David Asbridge, founding president and senior economist of NPK Fertilizer Advisory Service. They discuss the fertilizer industry and outlook, as well as the need for more fertilizer plants to meet growing demand at home and abroad.
Bob is joined by Richard Phillips, farmer and executive director of Grain Growers of Canada. They talk about international trade, ag policy and changes to long-standing Canadian grain institutions.
Bob hosts Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission, Elwin Hermanson. They discuss the CGC’s role in Canadian agriculture, how it protects and helps growers, and changes in-store for the Commission.
Bob welcomes President and CEO of Farm Credit Canada, Greg Stewart, to the show. Bob and Greg talk about the changing face of agriculture and how FCC is adapting farm lending products to suit today’s farmers.
Bob’s guest is Todd Loeppky, of Stark & Marsh Chartered Accountants. Together they discuss tax planning, preparing for the year-end and business risk management.
Guest Kevin Hegedus of Prairie Wealth Management, DWM Securities Inc., talks with Bob again about planning for farm succession in the second show of a two-part series.
Guest Kevin Hegedus of Prairie Wealth Management, DWM Securities Inc., talks with Bob about planning for farm succession.
Bob is joined by Ian White, President and CEO of CWB, about the wheat board’s programs and future in the new western Canadian grain marketing landscape.
Bob’s guest is FNA Vice President Terry Drabiuk, who talks about “ProjectN” – the new initiative to have farmers be owners in a nitrogen plant to secure their fertilizer supply and effectively reduce their input costs.