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Alberta elects a new government, leasing vs. buying farm equipment, markets bend to politics, and farmers’ seeding plans

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Jennifer Blair of the Alberta Farmer Express reports on how farmers in that province are being impacted by the carbon tax and how the newly elected government’s plan to get rid of it may not offer relief, Country Guide machinery editor Scott Garvey discusses an upcoming trip to the world’s largest farm machinery show, plus the pros and cons of purchasing and leasing farm equipment, and Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm reports on the progress – if any – being made in the canola dispute between Canada and China and if it’s having an impact on farmers’ seeding plans. Hosted by Dave Bedard.

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Between The Rows

Between The Rows is a weekly podcast that gives you an in-depth look at the latest agricultural news and market insights. Produced by the editorial team of Glacier FarmMedia, this program taps into the expertise of our staff, drawing from over 20 print and online brands to provide you with detailed analysis of the most significant developments in agriculture today. Each 25-30 minute episode features a rotating group of hosts, including Laura Rance, Glacier FarmMedia Editorial Director; Gord Gilmour, Manitoba Co-operator Editor; Ed White, Western Producer Reporter & Analyst; Dave Bedard, AGCanada.com Daily News Editor; and Robert Arnason, Western Producer Reporter. Together, they bring you comprehensive coverage of two or more of the week’s most critical ag stories, with an expert market analysis from one of our top analysts. Between The Rows takes you beyond the printed page, offering deeper insights into the issues that directly affect today’s producers.