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A surge in U.S. biofuel policy developments is reshaping the corn and soybean oil markets, with implications for North American growers watching both prices and policy unfold. Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag says that news this week on momentum behind year-round E15, the overhaul of clean fuel incentives, and the uncertainty surrounding the EPA’s... Read More

Welcome to this Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. On the show today, Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis, Holstein, Ont.; Billy Beaudy of Que.; Eric Mclean, Oak River, Man. Shaune Harty, Foremost, Alta.; and, Corteva agronomist Rhett Duke, based in Sask., on the value of seed... Read More

Year-round E15 sales were a focus this week as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in Iowa to a crowd of farmers and ranchers, saying he has instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving the E15 ethanol blend. Trump said he is relying on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to... Read More

Strip till continues to gain traction among corn growers, but one question keeps coming up: how much fertilizer can you safely apply within the strip without risking crop injury? On this RealAgriculture Corn School episode, University of Guelph graduate student Jonathan Sawicki joins host Bernard Tobin to share a preliminary look at what his research... Read More

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has confirmed plans to close seven federal research facilities across the country, including the Lacombe Research and Development Centre in central Alberta. The move is part of a broader federal expenditure review that will eliminate hundreds of positions, with over 100 jobs affected at Lacombe alone. AAFC says the changes... Read More

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, to discuss China tariff relief, U.S. trade, and cuts to AAFC; Norm Sutherland of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview; Susan Stroud of No Bull... Read More

In this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson battles the frigid conditions of late January in southwestern Ontario, finds silver linings in longer daylight, and dives into agronomy insights from conferences, provincial yield data, soil biology, nutrient questions, and crop management queries. Colder temps can’t stop the agronomic learning —... Read More

As diplomatic friction rises between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says Canadian agriculture must stay focused on what truly drives cross-border trade: economic integration and industry-level engagement. Carney’s speech at Davos — which drew international applause — offered a subtle critique of Trump’s trade stance. While... Read More

Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) executive director Doug Miller is stepping down after 15 years with the organization, marking the end of a tenure defined by transformation, modernization, and rising urgency around Canada’s seed system. In this interview following his departure announcement, Miller reflects on his career and warns of the mounting challenges facing Canada’s... Read More

Welcome back to RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith, for this Agronomic Tuesday edition of the show! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Trevor MacLean of MNP to talk about the seven traits of successful farms; Ambrely Ralph of ADAMA Canada for a spotlight interview; Laird Lampertz of Pitura Seeds on subsoiling for... Read More

Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, is confident that Canada can navigate the current economic turmoil both at home and abroad, but we have to be willing to get out of our own way and focus on what's within our control. Fresh off a trip to Washington, Hyder sat down... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jack Legg of SGS Canada Inc., and Tryston Beyrer of Mosaic to discuss interpreting soil test results, building soil nutrient levels vs maintaining vs drawing down, how to get the most from soil test analysis, and the all-important return on fertilizer investment. The... Read More

More than 100 research studies show that soybeans typically suffer from a nitrogen gap when yields exceed 60 bu/ac. At that yield level, the combination of soil nitrogen and nodulation often doesn’t provide what the plant requires to achieve higher yields. Could biologicals — including nitrogen-fixing endophytes and biostimulants — fill that “yield gap” and... Read More

Bourgault is expanding compatibility and adding more flexibility to its Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) system, with new updates showcased at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon. Jordan Henderson with Bourgault says the company first rolled out Bourgault Intelligent Control in November 2024, focusing on running the BiC controller alongside a tractor monitor’s task... Read More

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Peter Johnson learns how U.K. farmer Mark Stubbs grows winter wheat that yields up to 235 bu/ac on his farm in Lincolnshire, England. Stubbs farms clay-loam soil over chalk — only about six inches of actual soil sits on top of soft chalk that provides excellent drainage... Read More

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this special episode of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, to discuss Canada’s place in the world, trade, and managing our relationship with the U.S. Hyder offers his thoughts... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this week's edition of RealAg on the Weekend with Shaun Haney! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Terry Sydoryk of Cellar Insights on potato storage; Kim Sturgess of Water Smart on the role of irrigation; Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Jason Hale, for a fireside chat, moderated by... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) and broadcasting from the RDAR Research Showcase at Edmonton, Alta! On today's RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Terry Sydoryk of Cellar Insights on potato storage; Kim Sturgess of Water Smart on the possibilities of... Read More

Agronomists, researchers and growers continue to report significant yield responses when sulphur is added to some soybean fields. Again in 2025, multiple locations in the southwestern region of Ontario returned a 10 to 15 bu/ac response to the addition of 100 lbs of ammonium sulfate (AMS). On this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, Maizex agronomist... Read More

The Carney government's deal with China to restore key agricultural markets is a major positive, and potentially a sign of a new normal on several fronts, according to the Premier of Saskatchewan. Scott Moe joined RealAgriculture on Jan. 23 via video call from his home for a discussion about the trip to China with Prime... Read More

Schulte has rolled out a new, wider snowblower aimed at operators who need to move more snow in less time. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Mike Siroski with Schulte says the company has completed a small production run of the 144-inch-wide SDX-144 after a few years of testing... Read More

With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) due for review, tensions between leaders took centre stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week. In speeches on back-to-back days, U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out sharply divergent views on trade and global leadership, signalling rising friction ahead of critical negotiations.... Read More

The Great Lakes are the foundational driver of regional weather patterns, influencing temperatures, moisture and storm tracks across the Ontario, says meteorologist Ron Bianchi. At the recent Ontario Certified Crop Advisor annual meeting in London, Ont., Bianchi looked at the growing impact of the Great Lakes and unpacked what’s driving weather across Ontario and Western... Read More

Welcome to this week's edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont.; Scott Perkins, Elgin Man.; Kevin Bisschop, Chilliwack, B.C.; Corey Loessin, Radisson, Sask.; and, Corteva Agronomist Allison Rasmussen based out of Manitoba. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect... Read More

After nearly two decades of growing soybeans at Pitura Seeds near Domain, Man., the farm team started looking for a way to better handle dry Julys. Even with a strong-looking crop and solid management, a missed mid-summer rain could quickly cap yield because the plants weren’t able to access enough moisture deeper in the soil... Read More

Tar spot has been a moving target for corn growers in recent years, with its severity and timing varying from season to season. At the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor annual meeting earlier this month, Bernard Tobin caught up with Purdue University plant pathologist Darcy Telenko to discuss what growers might expect from tar spot in... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by GrainFox! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Ben Buckner of Ag Resource on the grain markets; Mark Lepp of GrainFox for a spotlight interview; Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed Growers Association, on changes to the seed... Read More

It's time for the 50th episode of The Truth About Ag podcast! In this first recording of 2026, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout offer a realistic read on the mood coming out of Crop Production Week, last week in Saskatoon. Many producers are still coming to grips with what 2025 actually looked like once... Read More

It may be a frosty January, but Wheat Pete’s bringing the heat with updates from near and very far. In this week’s episode, Pete dives into early planting in Alberta, puzzling oat flower failures, and where sulphur is truly paying off. Plus, he tackles questions on winter crop survival, winter canola rotations, and the science... Read More

Thanks for tuning in for this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! For today’s show, Haney is joined by Evan Shout of Farmer Coach. Haney and Shout discuss regaining profitability, moving land, reconstructing balance sheets, and finding opportunities in tight times. Plus, don’t miss segment three for a spotlight interview with... Read More

Convey-All, a Meridian brand, is marking a milestone year with a head-turning, retro-styled 1986 GMC 350 pickup and using it to raise money for a cause many in agriculture know well. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., regional sales manager Garrett Darby says company started in Winkler, Man.,... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, guest host Peter Johnson is joined by Dennis Lange of Manitoba Agriculture and Paul Hermans of Pioneer Seeds Canada to discuss soybean seeding rates — what's the optimum rate? How does row spacing play in? Does seed size matter? What about planter vs. seeder? What about tillage, disease, and... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! Today on RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk about how to control and cut costs while managing your operation, plus wind erosion, and getting in the field early.... Read More

This Ag Policy Connection episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Carlo Dade, Director of International Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, on the future of Canadian agricultural trade amid profound global change. Dade outlines how Canada has entered a period of generational upheaval in international trade, driven by shifting U.S. policy,... Read More

Managing cover crop residue can prove challenging especially when spring rain, cool soils, and heavy trash collide with planting. On this episode of Farming Forward, we travel to Rose Farms near Mitchell, Ont., to explore the farm family's decade-long journey with cover crops and residue management. On a rainy April morning, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin visited... Read More

The chair of the Senate of Canada's agriculture and forestry committee says he expects issues around agriculture and food will remain prominent in the upper chamber looking ahead to 2026. Agriculture is already appearing much more frequently in Senate debates than a few years ago, notes Senator Rob Black, in the interview above. “In the... Read More

Every year, seed companies release new varieties to help raise the bar for soybean field performance, yield and end-use characteristics. But while those varieties may be new to growers — the first cross that created those varieties likely happened 10 years earlier. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, we head back to Ontario's... Read More

Fertilizer markets are set to remain firmly supported for the next several years, with no meaningful price relief on the horizon, says Keith Busch, CEO of ClearCost. Structural supply deficits, trade disruptions, and rising logistics costs continue to lock in a higher global price floor—and Canadian growers are feeling the effects. Busch says both nitrogen... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host for this week's show, Lyndsey Smith! On this edition of RealAg on the Weekend, hear Lyndsey Smith moderate the national farm leadership panel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum. For the panel discussion, Smith is joined by: Rick White of the Canadian Canola Growers... Read More

Volatility continues to define cattle markets as the industry moves into 2026, with steady cash trade in the U.S. but sharp swings in futures tied to ongoing uncertainty around screwworm concerns in Mexico near the U.S. border. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the cash market held together this past week, with southern trade... Read More

Welcome to today’s RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg radio with your host Shaun Haney On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, Darcy Rafoss of Corteva Canada joins Haney for a spotlight interview. Joining Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel are Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and of course they... Read More

Welcome to today’s RealAg Radio, brought to you by the Saskatchewan Crops Forum! On today’s show, hear host Lyndsey Smith moderating the national farm leadership panel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum. For the panel discussion, Smith is joined by: Rick White of Canadian Canola Growers Association; Jeff English of Pulse Canada; Scott... Read More