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Cooler temps, sudden fall weather, and harvest-season curveballs dominate this week’s episode. Host Peter Johnson (a.k.a. Wheat Pete) shares insight on the impact of Ontario's drought, crop development, and management decisions for wheat and beyond. Hear some listener shoutouts and travel envy thrown in for good measure. Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to... Read More

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

A years-long effort to overhaul Canada’s seed regulatory framework is entering a critical phase, with a newly released pre-consultation report from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) drawing both praise and some pushback from industry leaders. Doug Miller, executive director of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA), says the process of seed regulatory modernization (SRM)... Read More

On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, and leadership coach, for a candid discussion about the psychology behind decision-making on the farm, especially when fear, risk, and ego collide. Hardwick blends life experience with business lessons to help farmers and business owners... Read More

Case IH has unveiled its newest addition to the Steiger lineup: the 785 Quadtrac, which offers a nearly 10 per cent horsepower increase over the previous 715 model. The upgraded tractor features 853 peak horsepower, aimed at enhancing productivity for large-scale farming operations, says Mark Burns, Case IH high-horsepower marketing manager. The higher horsepower enables... Read More

In this bonus episode of the Truth About Ag, Evan sits down with Dallas Simmonds of Raptor Enterprises for his second appearance on the podcast. This time, the conversation goes deeper. Dallas opens up about what it really means to find fulfilment after farming. He reflects on the coaching programs he's taken, the leadership skills... Read More

Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced four additions to its Proven seed lineup, three LibertyLink varieties and one TruFlex option, designed to strengthen disease resistance and offer more harvest flexibility. Jennifer Dale, canola product line manager with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says at Ag in Motion that the new hybrids reflect the company’s focus on providing growers... Read More

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

As geopolitical headlines swirl, one reality persists: the war in Ukraine grinds on—and it’s not flashy summits or rhetorical gestures that will shape its outcome. In the latest Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture is joined by Jacob Shapiro of The Bespoke Group to unpack the recent Alaska meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin,... Read More

Grain spoilage is a costly challenge for farmers, but new technology from True Ag Automation is aiming to change that with smarter, more precise grain storage monitoring tools. At AgSmart in Olds, Alta., company founder Colton Verbisky sat down with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to share how his innovations are helping producers take control of grain... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Dr. Liping Wang from the University of Guelph and Chris Manchur from the Canola Council of Canada to discuss RNAi technology and CRISPR technology, how they work, and how these plant breeding techniques could impact cropping decisions in the future. From what... Read More

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

In 15 years, Cedar Lodge Farms at Morrisburg, Ont., has seen its farm shop evolve from a converted heifer barn with eight-foot ceilings to a modern 50-by-90 shop that's become the heart of the operation says Warren Schneckenburger, who farms with his wife, Christine, along with his parents, Arden and Rhonda. It's not the biggest... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show you'll hear from: Dean Roberts of Sask Oilseeds on urging Ottawa to respond to China’s canola tariffs; Jake Leguee of Sask Wheat on how Chinese tariffs impact farmers; Leigh-Ann Harder of BASF on the differences between... Read More

As combines get rolling, ergot can be an unwelcome surprise in cereal crops. Beyond hurting yields, ergot can mean grade loss and extra marketing challenges if levels are high at harvest. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plant pathologist Dr. Kelly Turkington says in this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School that ergot often isn’t visible until late... Read More

At Crop Diagnostic Day in Lacombe, Alta., Lemken’s seeding technology was on display, highlighting the company’s growing presence in Western Canada. Ivor Bernatsky of Lemken explained that the brand offers two major lines of seeders — the Solitair, widely used internationally, and the Equalizer series, which includes both disc and air tine drills. This year... Read More

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

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

In this episode of the RealAgristudies Insights podcast, hosts Shaun Haney and Justin Funk dig into new Canadian farmer sentiment data—this time focusing on early reactions to the Carney government, views on Bill C-202, and the public appetite for better federal-provincial collaboration on ag policy. The data is drawn from RealAgristudies' ongoing insights panel, offering... Read More

? Shooting for a soybean crop that averages 100 bushels is a lofty goal, especially on the sandy soils of Ontario's Norfolk County. But Jason Robinson thinks he can hit that target, even in 2025's droughty growing conditions, with help from from a pivot irrigation system. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Robinson... Read More

The continued threat of a New World screwworm outbreak and the resulting U.S.-Mexico border disruptions are reshaping North American cattle prices, animal flows, and feedlot dynamics. Don Close, senior animal protein analyst with Terrain, says the threat of screwworm is already having an impact on U.S. cattle placements, especially in the southern states. "We’re down…... Read More

The cash market remains strong for hogs with prices outperforming those seen in 2021 and 2022, defying typical seasonal downturns seen by marketing week 31, says Paul Marchand, senior risk management analyst with HAMS Marketing Services. Cutout values are staying counter-seasonally high, and tight supplies look like they could persist for six to nine more... Read More

Western Canadian canola growers are reeling after China imposed a 75.6 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports last week. The move is predicated as an "anti-dumping" tariff, but is assumed to be in retaliation of Canada’s steel, aluminum, and EV tariffs on Chinese goods. Canola growers, such as Jake Leguee, are calling out... Read More

Strip tillage has gained a foothold in corn and soybean fields across Ontario but few growers employ the tillage practice in edible beans. Thamesford, Ont., grower Matt Langford is trying strip tillage for the first time on his farm in 2025. He's looking to reduce tillage to combat erosion and manage corn residue on his... Read More

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

It’s time for another edition of Wheat Pete’s Word! This week, host Peter Johnson reminds us to take stock of how fortunate we are, even as challenging weather and commodity prices weigh heavy. From frost in soybeans in northern Ontario, to four-foot-tall corn, 2025 continues to throw curveballs at growers. Johnson also emphasizes the importance... Read More

In this episode of The Truth About Ag, Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are joined by two key leaders in Canadian agriculture: Justine Hendricks, CEO of FCC, and Darren Baccus, executive vice president of agri-food, agribusiness alliances and FCC capital. The conversation is anchored in one of the most ambitious investment announcements in Canadian ag... Read More

John Deere is rolling out several updates to its harvest lineup for 2026, including new features for combines, grain carts, and flex drapers. At Ag in Motion, RealAgriculture caught up with Bergen Nelson, go-to-market lead for harvesting at John Deere, to learn more about what’s coming. For combines, Nelson highlights advances in predictive ground speed... Read More

Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour in the beer gardens, or exploring booths filled with the latest gadgets, there’s usually something new to take home — sometimes a tool, sometimes an idea. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Sean... Read More

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

Understanding soil starts with getting your hands dirty, and that’s exactly what Alberta Grains’ Lara de Moissac encourages growers to do. In this Soil School episode, de Moissac joins RealAgriculture from Lacombe, Alta., to demonstrate how farmers can assess soil texture on their own farms. While it’s easy to focus on what’s happening above ground,... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Drs. Amelie Gaudin of University of California-Davis and Jordon Wade of Syngenta to discuss the complex, integrated world of soil and how organic matter is formed, broken down, utilized, and leveraged. They'll touch on livestock grazing and manure implications, rotation, the role of... Read More

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

Wool, more often than not, is seen as a byproduct of Canadian lamb production. While many sheep producers appreciate that wool is a remarkable renewable fibre, shearing sheep and handling wool is a flat cost, done for the health of the sheep, with little chance of return on the wool itself. But Jane Underhill, founder... Read More

Westlock Terminals is adding another piece to its value-added puzzle with the official opening of Milwest Distillery. The project marks another step in the new generation co-operative’s push to diversify beyond traditional grain handling. “It represents an increase in our diversification efforts... we are just thrilled to be able to keep expanding our reach,” says... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Haney unpacks the Canadian Farmers Sentiment Index report; Tyler Fulton of the Canadian Cattle Association discusses finding a resolution to the ABP withdrawal notice; Neil Townsend of Grainfox breaks down the Canadian canola seed tariffs from... Read More

In this Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to break down the latest cash and wholesale market moves, trade flows, and forward cattle sales activity — all against a backdrop of tight supplies and strong demand. Mid-August cattle markets remain on a hot streak, with both U.S. and... Read More

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

Results of the July 2025 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index are in and farmers reported a decline in the farm financial situation compared to a year ago, while anticipating a worsening financial environment over the next 12 months. The CFSI survey was completed mid-July 2025, and results show 57 per cent of Canadian farmers report their... Read More

The rise of drone technology use on the farm has fuelled a rapid ascent for Drone Spray Canada. The business took flight five years ago in an outbuilding on Adrian Rivard's Blenheim, Ont., farm and has grown to include a 6,000 sq. ft. facility, a growing staff, branches across eastern Canada, and a ballooning fleet... Read More

AGI is rolling out its latest portable handling innovation with the launch of the STX3 13-41 auger, introduced at Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan. Building on the success of the STX2, this new 13-inch model comes with a major change — a diesel engine. Listening to customer feedback, AGI opted to move away from gas... Read More

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) president, Tyler Fulton, says he's prioritizing sitting down and working out a new agreement with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) following this week's surprise announcement that the provincial group intends to withdraw its membership effective July 1, 2026. Fulton, who ranches near Birtle, Man., called the announcement both unexpected and disappointing.... Read More