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Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer brand seeds! Today on the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Ethan Wallace, Stewart Skinner, Scott Perkins, Kent Erickson, and Pioneer agronomist Colleen Redlick! 00:00 - Coming up... 01:40 - Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont. 13:11 - Stewart Skinner... Read More

Water is the primary driver of crop performance, yet many producers overlook how efficiently fields convert available moisture into yield. While standard assumptions often underestimate crop water requirements, establishing true water-driven yield potential allows growers to identify management gaps, optimize nutrient efficiency, and maximize profitability with the moisture already present in the profile. In this... Read More

NEXAT is bringing its multi-use machinery system to Canadian fields, with the first units now operating in southern Saskatchewan. At Ag in Motion at Langham, Sask., RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell caught up with Welf von Plato, a member of NEXAT’s management board, to get a closer look at the high-horsepower carrier vehicle and the concept behind... Read More

Fungicide resistance is a growing concern around the world, but Canadian growers still have an opportunity to stay ahead of it by learning from regions where resistance is already well established. Speaking at Bayer Crop Science's Fungicide Resistance Workshop at Guelph, Ont., Bayer global fungicide lead Dr. Andreas Mehl says Canada's relatively low fungicide use... Read More

Today on RealAg Radio, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Margy Eckelkamp of The Scoop to unpack the current state of ag retail in North America! Today’s discussion will help paint a picture of what she hears from ag retailers and what separates a successful retailer from an unsuccessful retailer. Also on today’s show,... Read More

From extreme weather swings to agronomy decisions late in the season, Peter Johnson (aka Wheat Pete) is back to tackle a backlog of agronomy questions! After starting off with a heart-warming story about a proud future farmer, Pete dives straight into managing crops under severe drought and record-breaking rainfall, why ag media ranks as the... Read More

Farming in the northeast corner of Montana means living with a simple truth: you are always about one week away from a drought. Between wide-ranging soil types — from loamy soil to sandy ground — and unpredictable weather, saving moisture is a non-negotiable priority. For brothers Brady and Bailey Berntson, conserving moisture pushed them to... Read More

Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout kick off this episode of the Truth About Ag with a wide-ranging discussion on the major challenges impacting the agricultural industry. They share insights into evolving global market conditions and practical financial strategies farms can use to navigate policy shifts, manage finances, and plan strategically. Then, live from Ag in... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Mark Walker of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association to talk canola crush and biofuels, Justin Gratton of Bayer for a spotlight interview, and Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien for a fall/harvest weather forecast. 01:34 - Biofuel talk with Mark... Read More

As geopolitical volatility continues to disrupt energy markets and maritime trade routes, global supply chains face prolonged uncertainty. Intermittent closures of the Strait of Hormuz highlight the brittle nature of global energy systems and the growing necessity for long-term strategic adaptation. In this episode of the Frontlines podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by geopolitical... Read More

Strong weed control doesn't end with the burndown. Keeping fields clean through the critical weed-free period requires residual herbicides that continue working long after the sprayer leaves the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, BASF agronomist Rob Miller demonstrates how stacking multiple herbicide modes of action can extend residual control, protect yield potential,... Read More

For Sheri Monk, an interest in snakes and a career covering the cattle industry eventually led to the same place: an appreciation for the relationship between agriculture and Prairie habitat, including all the critters that call the grasslands home. Monk, founder of Snakes on a Plain, joined RealAgriculture at the Farming Smarter Field Day at... Read More

RealAg Radio is back! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of the show brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! Joining host Lyndsey Smith for today’s show are Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson to talk AI, fall-seeded crops and harvest, and Bryan O'Hara of FMC Canada. 01:19 - Agronomy talk with Lyndsey &... Read More

Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities are raising significant concerns across Western Canada regarding lost long-term research capacity and agricultural innovation. While a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saskatchewan government and the federal government offered hope for stations in Scott and Indian Head, uncertainty remains for staff and ongoing field... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney is joined by Rigas Karamanos on winning the Les Henry award, Anne Wasko to talk beef market challenges, and Milton Dyck to talk about Ag Union Research Centers in Saskatchewan. Haney also talks about expanding canola... Read More

Welcome to this (early-recorded) edition of Wheat Pete's Word for Wednesday, August 5th! Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson jumps right into the fun—which, in this case, means brand new insect alerts and emerging crop diseases. From budding agronomists taking out thistles with weed whackers to the absolute non-negotiable legalities of loading grain on the road,... Read More

A thin soybean stand doesn't always mean it's time to replant, but waiting too long to make that decision can quickly reduce the value of doing so. In this episode of Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how plant population, stand uniformity, and timing... Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by brothers Brady and Bailey Berntson based out of Medicine Lake, Montana to talk no-till, seeder setup and crop conditions, as well as Greg Stamp of Stamp Seeds for a discussion about KWS... Read More

As sprayers get larger and labour becomes harder to find, improving the efficiency of the spray tender has become just as important as improving the sprayer itself. Laython Ford, territory manager for Western Canada with SurePoint Ag Systems, shows how the company’s Arsenal spray trailer completes the complete spray tender system built around the company’s... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Friday edition of the show. Today, Lyndsey Smith of RealAg and Tyler McCann of CAPI join host Shaun Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today’s show, Anne Wasko joins the show for a Beef Market Update. 02:02 - Anne Wasko & Shaun Haney: Beef Market Update 16:14... Read More

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

Years of direct seeding have brought plenty of benefits to prairie farms, but they've also created a challenge that's becoming harder to ignore. Nutrient stratification—the concentration of immobile nutrients near the soil surface—can leave crops short of key nutrients when dry conditions force roots deeper into the soil profile. During this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola... Read More

Reports of tar spot being confirmed in Ontario corn fields are increasing, and with the calendar turning to August, growers should be scouting regularly and making timely fungicide decisions as weather conditions evolve. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness plant pathologist Albert Tenuta says tar spot was first detected a few weeks ago near... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer brand seeds. Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ontario, Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alberta and Manitoba Agronomist Derwyn Hammond! 00:00... Read More

As Western Canadian producers navigate tight fall planting windows and unpredictable weather patterns, hybrid fall rye continues to stand out for its high yield potential, natural weed suppression, and expanding market opportunities across the Prairies. Against the backdrop of demo plots at Enchant, Alberta, Shaun Haney caught up with Greg Stamp, seed business manager at... Read More

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

For Dr. Rigas Karamanos, receiving the Les Henry Award this year was an opportunity to reflect on the person whose advice helped shape the way he approached agronomic research throughout his career. Accepting the award from Croptimistic Technology, Karamanos said he was honoured to have his name associated with Henry's, remembering the late soil scientist... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to today’s RealAg Radio show brought to you by Bayer Crop Science Canada! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney brings you part four of the Bayer Future of Canola series, broadcasting from just outside of Saskatoon, Sask., at the Bayer Crop Science research facility! For today’s discussion, Haney is joined... Read More

Welcome to this edition of Wheat Pete’s Word! Some wheat yields in Ontario are turning out poorer than expected. Could it be dry weather or is a new pest entering the picture? On this episode, host Peter Johnson dives into wheat woes, a $10,000 fix for soil compaction, real-time tire load technology, managing severe drought... Read More

Smart tire technology is rapidly changing the way growers manage inflation pressure, giving operators real-time data that can help reduce soil compaction, improve efficiency, and simplify one of the most important management decisions in the field. At the Georgian Soil & Crop Improvement Association Compaction Day, three companies showcased technologies designed to take the guesswork... Read More

Live from Ag in Motion at the John Deere booth, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout are joined by Deanna Kovar, president of Deere's Ag and Turf Division. Kovar grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, started as a summer intern decades ago, and has since worked her way through nearly every corner of the company.... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Serge Buy of Agri-Food Innovation Council on supporting ag research and innovation, brothers Brady and Bailey Berntson based out of Medicine Lake, Montana to talk no-till, seeder setup and crop conditions, and Greg Stamp... Read More

Have you been eating more protein lately trying to hit your macros? What about adding cottage cheese to literally every recipe that never called for it? Cottage cheese, and other dairy products, is gaining serious popularity as a high-protein, low-sugar addition to diets, driven by several factors including Glp-1 use in Canada and the U.S.... Read More

A wet growing season across parts of the Prairies and the Northern Plains has left water standing in some fields, driving up disease pressure and grower interest in corn fungicides. Scouting for disease is often a secondary priority for corn production in northern areas, but high-moisture conditions justify a closer look at the canopy—especially with... Read More

Every year, soil compaction quietly robs crop yield from field across North America, yet some of the most effective ways to reduce that loss don't require a major equipment upgrade. On this episode of Soil School, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson and independent agronomist Greg Stewart discussed where growers should invest their first $10,000 to reduce... Read More

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Lyle Cowell of Nutrien and Kim Schneider of the University of Guelph to discuss phosphorus fertilizer sources, forms, and uses. Where do certain products fit best? What about time of year? What do we need to know/think about with phosphorus cycling, especially in the... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio’s Agronomic Monday show with host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s edition of the show, Lyndsey is joined by RealAg’s Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Stephanie Myslik and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert. 00:00 - Coming up… 01:36 - Lyndsey and Pete... Read More

Typically thought of as a corn issue, western bean cutworm can be a quality robber in edible beans, too, making timely scouting and spray decisions critical to protecting the crop's value. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Edible Bean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how... Read More

Most farmers see a patch of herbicide-resistant wild oats as a nightmare. Troy Basaraba saw an opportunity. After testing a patch of wild oats at a research site near Brandon, Man., the Bayer technical solutions agronomist discovered resistance to both Group 1 and Group 2 herbicides. Rather than letting the discovery go to waste, he... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this edition of RealAg on the Weekend! On today's show, host Shaun Haney shares interviews captured at the Ag in Motion outdoor show near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Hear from: Senator Todd Lewis, producer from Grey, Saskatchewan, on local crop conditions and the Halifax FPT meeting outcomes Trevor Scherman, producer from the... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner, Tyler McCann and Lyndsey Smith for the RealAg Issues Panel, but first you'll hear from Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss the Halifax Statement and the direction for the next five-year Ag Policy... Read More

Improving soil resiliency and water infiltration rates requires an evolving approach to residue management and equipment selection, especially in regions prone to excess moisture and poor drainage, says Marcel Van Staveren, who farms near Creelman in southeast Saskatchewan. VanStaveren shares how his operation’s transition to disc drills and stripper headers has helped his farm enhance... Read More