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The trouble with organic crop insurance, early seeding and what farmers might plant in 2018

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Organic farmers and the Manitoba Agricultural Insurance Corporation can agree on one thing: the system isn’t working very well for organic crops. Join this week’s host Robert Arnason who talks with the Manitoba Co-operator’s Alexis Stockford about why. Jeremy Simes of the Western Producer explains new research that could redefine what early seeding looks like on the Prairies and Bruce Burnett, Glacier FarmMedia’s director of weather and markets information is in talk about farmers’ seeding intentions against the backdrop of record global grain stocks.

About Between The Rows

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.

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