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Subscribe to RealAg Radio Monday to Friday at 4 PM EST on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM Radio. Hosted by Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner, RealAg Radio is Canada’s only daily, one-hour agricultural radio show broadcast across the country and available as a podcast after the show airs each day.

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    RealAg Radio: Why inputs are high, Canada's infrastructure in trouble, & crop profits, Aug 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 67:16


    Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On this edition of RealAg Radio, Haney is joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the fertilizer markets and why input prices remain high; Darcy Pawlik of the Wheat Growers Association on trade infrastructure in Canada; and, John Newton of Terrain Ag on policy decisions impacting... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Grain grading challenges, seed modernization, and finding fulfillment, Aug 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 68:13


    Thank you for joining us for today's episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed Growers Association on the SRM report release; Warren Bills of MNP on in a spotlight interview on opportunities for field optimization; Kyle Folk of Ground Truth Ag on the... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Ergot management, why soil texture matters, and dealing with drought, Aug 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 55:02


    Welcome to today's edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio hosted by Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show: Dr. Kelly Turkington of AAFC Lacombe discusses ergot management in wheat; Lara de Moissac of Alberta Grains talks about why soil texture matters in soil management; Matt Langford discussing strip tillage in edible beans; and, Lyndsey talks about... Read More

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    RealAg Radio: Carney drops tariffs, the DEF debate, and U.S. steel trade implications, August 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 70:55


    Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture! They discuss the following topics: Prime Minister Mark Carney removing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.; The impact on Canadian ag manufacturers by the... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Harvest begins, rainfall timing, and the first hints of fall, August 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 55:15


    Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAgriculture! On today's show, host Lyndsey Smith speaks with: Kris Mayerle of Tisdale, Sask. Gunter Jochum of St.Francois Xavier, Man. Nic Dubuc of SW Quebec, Que. Alicia King of Antigonish, N.S. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with Lyndsey Smith via email lsmith@realagriculture.com, on... Read More

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    RealAg Radio: Hog markets, cross-border cattle shifts, & a farmer's tariff perspective, Aug 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 55:10


    Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Paul Marchand of HAMS Marketing on opportunities in the Canadian hog market; Jake Leguee, Saskatchewan canola farmer, on China’s canola tariff and what the government should do; Don Close of Terrain on new world screwworm's impact on cattle... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Rating Carney's first 100 days, ranch tech shifts, & ethanol changes, Aug 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 53:45


    Thanks for tuning in and welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAgriculture! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justin Funk of RealAgristudies on politics and policy; the Carney government and Bill c-202, provincial and federal government cooperation; Leigh-Ann Harder of BASF for a spotlight interview on the differences between pod shatter and... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Ontario's drought continues, red clover timing, and tall weeds, August 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 54:59


    Welcome to today's edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAg's in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: Continued drought stress and salvaging crop for feed; Getting ready for the cranberry bean harvest; What works and what doesn't when it comes to double cropping; Tall weeds and... Read More

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    RealAg Radio: CCA's response, U.S. implications of Canada-China trade dispute, & TS12, Aug 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 84:42


    Thanks for tuning in to this edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear from Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle Association; plus, host Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCain of CAPI. They discuss issues including: The Alberta Beef Producers'... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Dealing with DEF shutdowns, youth ag clubs, and current field conditions, Aug 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 58:07


    Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Franc Groenenweg of Three Forks, Montana, USA; Richard Carr of Marchand, Man.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and Pioneer agronomist Doug Moisey of Alta. Thoughts on something... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Alberta Beef's beef with CCA, corn prices, and China's canola tariff, August 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 60:36


    Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Roxburgh of the Alberta Beef Producers, to discuss the withdrawal from CCA; Chris Davison of the Canola Council of Canada on China’s tariff on Canadian canola; and, Neil Townsend of GrainFox on the impact on the canola markets. Plus,... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Record corn supplies, canola tariffs, and farmer sentiment on finances, August 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 53:48


    Welcome to RealAg Radio, brought to you by Nutrien eKonomics! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net on the WASDE report and record corn; Lyle Cowell of Nutrien for a spotlight interview on eKonomics; Kyle Larkin of the Grain Growers of Canada on the annual summer field tour and canola tariffs;... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Dealing with drought, understanding compaction, & pre-harvest passes, August 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 55:02


    Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter Johnson, RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, to discuss: How corn and beans react during drought conditions; Fall-seeded crops in dry conditions and what to watch for, and; Key compaction day learnings and important points to take away. Plus,... Read More

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    RealAg Radio: Canada/U.S. relationship, land price dynamics, and strong beef prices, August 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 71:52


    Thanks for tuning in to today’s edition of RealAg Radio for the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange, and the RealAg Issues Panel! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Evan Shout of Maverick Ag and host of the... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Riding the cattle markets, future farmer traits and growing fenugreek, July 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 60:32


    Welcome back to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Bruce Hill of Pakenham, Ont. Korey Peters of Randolph, Man. Jeff Bennett of Dodsland, Sask. Shaune Harty of Foremost, Alta Pioneer agronomist Andrew Elgersma of Ont. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Reviving wool, reducing pesticide exposure, and a commodity outlook, July 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 55:14


    Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brian Voth of IntelliFarm to provide an update on the commodity markets; Jason Deveau of OMAFA, on closed transfer systems for pesticides and how it can reduce exposure; and, Jane Underhill of J. Underhill Canadian Wool Agency on wool processing and... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Overcoming succession barriers: a one-on-one with Tom Deans, July 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 55:14


    Welcome back to today’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by author and speaker Tom Deans. Haney and Deans explore how clear communication, written plans, and a well-crafted will can preserve wealth and legacy in farm, ranch, and small business transitions. Deans discusses the obstacles standing... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Hail, fire safety at baling, and how rain impacts wheat quality, July 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 54:55


    Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Agronomic Monday edition of the show! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: What, if anything, can be done for hail and wind-damaged crops; Farm safety and fire prevention at baling and harvest; and, How rain events impacts the quality... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Canada-U.S. trade talk, U.S.-Japan deal, and ag policy push in Ottawa, July 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 70:06


    Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Marvin Slingerland of MNP, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media, and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Canada-U.S. trade talks; U.S.-Japan trade deal; Grow Canada letter encouraging the government to prioritize ag;... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Pleasant surprises, yield expectations, and improving grain logistics, July 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 57:38


    Welcome back to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Steve Terpstra of Atwood, Ont.; Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask.; Kresten Jorgenson of New Brigden, Alta.; Eric Mclean of Oak River, Man.; Marc Arnusch of Keenesburg, Colo. Thoughts on something we... Read More

    RealAg Radio: AI tools, U.S.-Japan trade deal, and ag ministers' meeting outcomes, July 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 77:55


    Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to discuss the outcomes of the virtual FPT ag ministers' meeting held last week and what he hopes to achieve at the September in-person meeting in Winnipeg; Tracy Gardner of AgSmart for a spotlight... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Should we care if consumers care? A one-on-one with Damian Mason, July 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 62:10


    Welcome to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Damian Mason, host of the Business of Agriculture Podcast! Haney and Mason take a deep dive into several agricultural topics including questions of overproduction, business strategies, farm financial literacy, and whether or not we should care if the consumer cares about agriculture.... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Soil water infiltration, making it rain, & Genesis Fertilizer's future, July 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 57:18


    Welcome to this Monday, July 21st edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is helped out by Kelvin Heppner, Bern Tobin and Shaun Haney and joined by: Loren Weaver of 360 Yield Center on making it rain to feed corn with Rain360; Jake Munroe of OMAFA on the impact of tillage and infiltration for soil;... Read More

    RealAg Radio: CAPI and RealAg's new partnership, provincial trade, and unity in ag, July 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 80:44


    Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update! Then, Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, for the RealAg... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Hay mix choices, selling hogs, rainfall hopes, and favourite ag swag, July 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 55:22


    Welcome back to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire presented by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today’s host, Lyndsey Smith, is joined by: Billy Beaudry of Saint-Hyacinthe, Que.; Mark Huston of Chatham-Kent, Ont.; Jim Hale of Lancer, Sask.; Rob Sommerville of Special Areas, Alta.; and, Pioneer Agronomist Derwyn Hammond, based at Man., to talk about assessing... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Managing disease risk, fungicide tips, and a crop check-in with BASF, July 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 54:39


    Welcome to RealAg Radio, broadcasting from the BASF booth at Ag in Motion 2025 near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Today’s show is brought to you by BASF InVigor. Host Shaun Haney is joined by (a mascot and also): Mark Alberts, senior brand manager of Invigor, to talk about disease management; Glen Forster, regional sales manager of BASF,... Read More

    RealAg Radio: AGI product launch, innovation investments, and when to buy a dryer, July 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 53:56


    Welcome to RealAg Radio, coming to you from the AGI booth at Ag in Motion 2025 in Saskatchewan! Today’s show is brought to you by AGI. Broadcasting from the AGI tent, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Paul Brisebois, Senior Vice President of AGI North American Farm Business, on the overall farm economy, equipment trends... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Vaderstad's AIM preview, understanding tank mixes, and the value of straw, July 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 55:03


    Welcome and thanks for tuning in to today's edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio brought to you by Vaderstad! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Philip Korczak of Vaderstad on what to expect at AIM 2025 and an inside look at what Vaderstad is working on; Sean McKnight of BASF on understanding tank mix... Read More

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    RealAg Radio: Cutting red tape, political futures, budget cuts, and stampede fun, July 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 73:26


    On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. They discuss topics including: Calgary Stampede becoming a political and economic meet-up Seed sector modernization Poilievre's uncertain political future Red tape reduction and modernization and the government's... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Building bins, grazing, a film premiere, and favourite farm show food, July 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 55:53


    Welcome back to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Aaron Bowman of Hampton, Ont.; Leslie Rae Kelly of Watrous, Sask.; Ron Krahn of Rivers, Man.; Chris Allam of Edmonton Alta.; and, Pioneer agronomist Liam Bracken, based in southeastern Ontario and... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Crop demand perspectives, the new American Dairy XPO, & very local malt, July 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 55:18


    Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Neil Townsend of Grainfox; Matt Hamill of Red Shed Malting; and, Jordon Underhill of the American Dairy XPO Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with Shaun Haney via email shaney@realagriculture.com, on... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Money lessons for the new generation with Ted Oakley, July 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 55:20


    Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FP Genetics! On today's episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors to discuss teaching the next generation about money and understanding wealth and equity for the next generation. Also, don't miss today's product... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Dry weather and nutrients, foliar fixes, and double-cropping potential, July 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 58:00


    Thanks for tuning in for this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter Johnson, resident agronomist with RealAgriculture, to discuss fixing deficiencies with foliar applications (or not), winter canola heading towards harvest, and decisions about double cropping and cover cropping. Plus, Shane Strydhorst of Pulse Canada... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Mergers and acquisitions, Carney's walk-back, and fave rodeo events, July 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 71:45


    Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, and a very happy Fourth of July to our American friends! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko for the Beef Market Update, and then RealAgriculture's Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith pop on for the Friday Issues Panel. Topics up... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Spraying, bees, fungicides, hoping for rain, and home-based R&R, July 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 55:12


    Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! This week, Shaun Haney checks in with producers from across the country for a mid-season update on crop conditions, rainfall (or lack thereof), equipment investments, and Canada Day reflections. On today's show: Jennifer Doelman,... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Economic surprises, time for Canadian ag to act, and real estate, July 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 71:31


    Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX; Anthony Parker of CFIA; and, Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven. Stick around for the RealAg Radio podcast bonus segment where Kelvin Heppner is joined by Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada to discuss... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Nitrogen tests, heat blast, fungicide decisions, and insect alerts, June 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 56:34


    Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter Johnson, resident agronomist with RealAgriculture, to talk about heat blast in cereals, aphids on soybeans, and the pre-sidedress nitrate test's use and reliability, especially with fields that see manure applications and/or cover crops.... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Pushing Canada forward, the innovation lag, and shifting mindsets, June 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 83:51


    It's time for the Friday Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. They discuss several topics, including: Canada's economic performance; If Carney will get a deal with Trump (spoiler... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Making hay, crop rotation benefits, and beating the summer heat, June 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 55:26


    Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore of Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; and, Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Canada agronomist out of Rockwood, Ont. Thoughts on... Read More

    RealAg Radio: The launch of Invigor Gold canola, June 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 55:01


    Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, broadcasting from Great Falls, Montana, and brought to you by BASF and the launch of Invigor Gold! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Bryan Perry of BASF U.S. seeds and traits; Hugo Borsari of BASF seeds and traits North America; Krista... Read More

    RealAg Radio: A one-on-one with author Michael Grunwald, June 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 53:00


    On this book club special edition of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by author and contributor to the New York Times, Michael Grunwald, for a deep-dive interview on his new book, We Are Eating the Earth. Throughout the show, Haney and Grunwald unpack the international value of agriculture and discuss issues the industry... Read More

    RealAg Radio: Evaluating edible bean stands, N sidedress decisions, and bovine TB, June 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 54:56


    Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Calem Alexander and Dave Louwagie of Hensall Co-op to talk about evaluating plant stands with yield targets in mind; Colin Elgie of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness on nitrogen side dress in... Read More

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