RealAgriculture's Podcasts

Welcome to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Michael Langemeier of Purdue University and Justin Funk of RealAgristudies to compare the sentiments of American and Canadian farmers. Plus, Haney is joined by Deanna McLennan of FMC Ag Canada to discuss fall weed control strategies. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More

New Holland is rolling out four new models of its Workmaster tractors that target the needs of livestock and dairy farmers and the utility segment. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, New Holland product marketing manager Lena Patton notes that the Workmaster Plus series will feature 90, 100, 110 and... Read More

With a drought-driven early soybean harvest underway, many Ontario farmers are eyeing an equally early winter wheat planting window. But with dry conditions persisting across much of the province, how deep is too deep when chasing moisture? In this Agronomic Monday conversation on RealAg Radio, Lyndsey Smith catches up with Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Olivia Noorenberghe of PRIDE Seeds and Paul Hermans of Corteva to discuss the challenges of making silage in a dry or drought year. They cover chop length, cut height, the role of fungicides and inoculants, plus what to watch for in the... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on winter wheat decisions and managing silage in a tough year; Bernard Tobin of RealAgriculture, Horst Bohner of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Dr. Hugh Earl of the University of Guelph on... Read More

As combines roll through fields across the Prairies, many growers are focused on wrapping up the season. But fall isn’t just the end of the year — it’s also the start of next year’s weed management plan. According to FMC’s Deanna McLennan, fall herbicide applications can deliver both immediate and long-term benefits. “We do find... Read More

Boom height control technology continues to advance, and Topcon’s Norac UC7 Plus is bringing smoother, more precise spraying to growers. At Ag in Motion, Dave Peters, technical sales specialist with Topcon, spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell about what’s new in the UC7 Plus system. The technology uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the boom’s height... Read More

As Canadian farmers navigate a tightening margin environment, a new discussion comparing producer sentiment across the Canada–U.S. border offers critical insight into what’s shaping optimism, or the lack thereof, in both countries. In a special episode of the RealAgristudies Insights Panel podcast, Shaun Haney and Justin Funk are joined by Dr. Michael Langemeier, director at... Read More

Unpredictable weather across the Prairies has left growers facing very different starting points heading into next year’s canola crop. From parched fields with low yields to regions that saw record rainfall and bumper harvests, careful planning is essential. One of the most powerful tools available right now is fall soil sampling — a practice that... Read More

Over the years farmers have heard a lot of about the 4Rs of nutrient management — the right rate, timing, source and placement of nutrients. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soil School we explore a new management concept — the 5Rs of tillage. At Southwest Diagnostics Days at Ridgetown College, tillage specialist Jim Boak and... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend! Guest host Lyndsey Smith brings you interviews with: Rick White, president and CEO of Canadian Canola Growers Association with their ask for farmer compensation and Carney going to China; Anne Wasko with the Beef Market Update; Jack Payne with why testing for salinity and pH matters for field selection... Read More

Thanks for listening to today’s RealAg Radio. On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Anne Wasko, with the Gateway Livestock Exchange, to talk beef and cattle prices; Tyler McCann, managing director of CAPI; and, Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. McCann, Heppner and Smith discuss the FPT meeting outcomes, Carney's nation building projects, cutting red... Read More

Canadian farmers looking to boost efficiency with homegrown technology are getting a new option. At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Christina Jarmics of Advanced UAV to explore how their Canadian-made drones are built to meet growers’ needs. Based at Calgary, Advanced UAV manufactures and services agricultural drones designed to tackle challenges such... Read More

Fed cattle prices in Canada are holding steady even as U.S. markets begin to soften following the Labour Day weekend. While some may get a little nervous about prices stalling out, the pullback could reflect a healthy seasonal correction, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. “We’ve just come off all-time record highs in both... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Jason Lenz of Bentley, Alta.; Brendan Uruski of Zbaraz, Man.; Scott Douglas of Leamington, Ont.; and, Pioneer agronomist Jenna Gregoire of... Read More

What are the critical values that soybean growers should be targeting in their fields for micronutrients, such as boron and zinc? That's a question University of Guelph researcher Dr. Hugh Earl is looking to answer in a rather unique research plot located on the University's downtown Guelph campus. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean... Read More

Philippe Rheault is a former Canadian diplomat to China and currently the director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, focused on Canada–China trade tensions and broader geopolitical implications. He sat down with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney for a deep-dive into Canada's position in the global marketplace, what China's trade tactics could... Read More

JCB is pushing its compact track loaders to new heights with the launch of its 4TS Teleskid. At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, JCB North America product manager Lee Tice called the new addition to the company's compact loader lineup a "game-changer" for ag operations looking to streamline the farmyard and maximize equipment... Read More

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On today’s edition of the show, Haney is joined by Philippe Rheault, the director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, to discuss how Canada can resolve tariffs on ag products, the impact of EV tariffs, and how the U.S.... Read More

In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson reflects on his time at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this week, shares agronomic updates on soybeans, corn, edible beans and cover crops, and reminds listeners to keep checking in on each other. From shifting silage moisture to brittle corn stalks and unexpected purple soybean leaves,... Read More

CLAAS is touting greater throughput, power, and operator comfort as the company continues to reveal it new Jaguar 1000 Series forage harvesters at farm shows and industry events across North America. At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin caught up with Dennis Ogle, CLAAS head of sales for self-propelled harvesters. In... Read More

As the largest buyer of canola seed from Canada, China’s actions to restrict imports of Canadian canola seed, oil, and meal carry undeniable weight in the market, and the long-term market implications may be more complex than they appear at first glance. Speaking with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research... Read More

Healthy soils are the foundation for productive pulse crops, and understanding what’s happening beneath the surface is just as important as what’s happening above ground. Once the crop is in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s pulse crop plans, and that planning starts with an accurate soil test. Fall soil sampling,... Read More

Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Nutrien eKonomics! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Rick White of the Canadian Canola Growers Association on dissatisfaction with the federal government’s response to canola tariffs; Lyle Cowell of Nutrien eKonomics for a spotlight interview on fertility; and, Jon Dreidger... Read More

At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Dr. Karthi Narayanan, technical director at Cropland Analytics, to talk about Soil Chek, a comprehensive soil analysis tool. Unlike traditional tests that focus mainly on chemistry, Soil Chek integrates physical, chemical, and biological properties to give farmers a clearer picture of soil function, he says. Narayanan... Read More

Canada’s canola industry is staring down a potential $2 billion loss as China’s preliminary anti-dumping tariffs lock Canadian seed out of a crucial export market. While the federal government’s preliminary response package announced Friday promises longer-term consultations, Rick White, president and CEO of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), calls the announcement "disappointing." “We just... Read More

Boasting the largest grain cart in the industry, Unverferth’s new Brent 3298 turned heads at Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan. Shawn Berry, territory manager for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, shares the details with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell. Unverferth has come a long way since the early days of 600-bushel carts. “Today, we’ve evolved beyond 600 bushel obviously,... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Peter Sikkema of the University of Guelph-Ridgetown (ret.) and Charles Geddes, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist, to discuss how to kill stubborn weeds, including multi-resistant Canada fleabane, kochia, and waterhemp. Geddes and Sikkema outline the scope of the issue with hard-to-kill... Read More

Welcome to today’s edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio brought to you by FMC Canada! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Deanna McLennan of FMC Canada for a spotlight interview on why fall weed control is important for next season’s weed management; Heath MacDonald, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on... Read More

Harvest decisions in canola often come down to one key question: swath or straight cut? The challenge lies in balancing risk, weather variability, and hybrid traits to ensure as much yield as possible makes it safely into storage. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, BASF technical service specialist Leigh-Ann Harder joins Amber Bell to... Read More

Canadian farms are increasingly data-rich but time-poor, and that’s exactly the gap CATTLEytics is aiming to close. In this episode of the Bushels & Bytes podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by CATTLEytics founder and CEO Shari van de Pol, who shares how the company blends tech and teamwork to modernize dairy cattle management, without losing... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Minister Heath MacDonald is joined by Kelvin Heppner to talk about support for the canola industry; Stephen Denys of Maizex joins the show for a spotlight interview on Western Canada canola; and, Shaun Haney and Justin... Read More

The Carney government's promise to update Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) could create an opportunity to block fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) imports, according to the federal agriculture minister. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the government's intent to amend the CFR as part of a package of supports for "strategic sectors" affected by tariffs announced... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Marvin Slingerland of MNP! They discuss the following topics: Carney’s announcement regarding support for the canola sector; Parliamentary Secretary to the PM, Kody... Read More

From planting and harvesting technology to retrofit kits and fleet and agronomic management platforms, there's always plenty of innovation on display at the PTx booth at the Farm Progress Show. In this report from the 2025 show in Decatur, Illinois, Bryce Baker, North America tactical marketing lead for PTx, takes RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin on a... Read More

Fendt's new 1000 Vario Gen4 tractor series will feature four models ranging from 426 to 550 horsepower. Farmers caught their first glimpse of the tractors at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. In this report, Fendt senior marketing manager David Soliday notes that all new models come standard with the latest 12.4L MAN engine,... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Todd Hames of Marwayne, Alta.; Keith Fournier of Lone Rock, Sask.; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Man.; Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; and, Pioneer Agronomist... Read More

Canada’s seed regulatory framework has been the focus of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) seed regulatory modernization (SRM) review for the past several years. The system is overdue for an overhaul, but the SRM proposal document from the CFIA up for discussion falls well-short of delivering real change, according to Laurin Comin, director of... Read More

Corn silage harvest goals don't typically change from year to year — every September farmers look to optimize feed quality with timely harvesting of the crop at 30 to 40 per cent dry matter to ensure they get the highest energy level possible. But what does change from season to season are growing conditions and... Read More

The July intake of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index included a few questions about grain movement, railways, and Canada’s grain handling system, overall. In this episode of the RealAgristudies Insights podcast, Shaun Haney and Justin Funk break down survey results capturing satisfaction, confidence, and perceived accountability in grain logistics. Of the farmers who ship grain,... Read More

From drones to detailed field studies, researchers are taking a closer look at how weather and geography shape insect pressures in pulse crops. At Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan PhD student Teresa Aguiar-Cordero shared how her work with lygus bugs, aphids, and grasshoppers could help growers better understand both pests and their... Read More

When the nights turn crisp and the drill is parked, is it still worth chasing green? This Ruminating with RealAg episode tackles the late-fall question: what to do when it feels “too late” to seed cover crops, and whether a few leaves before snowfall can still pay back in soil health or livestock feed. Host... Read More