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Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, learn how current business risk management tools are struggling to keep pace with shifting realities. For the discussion, Haney is joined by: Tyler McCann of CAPI; Stuart Person of MNP; CAPI board member and former Deputy Minister of Agriculture,... Read More

Canada's approach to trade with the U.S. and the imminent re-negotiation of the North American trade deal must go beyond emotional arguments and appeals to friendship, according to Manitoba's senior representative to the U.S. Former CTV and CBC journalist Richard Madan was hired last June to open a provincial office representing Manitoba's interests in the... Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! For today’s show, Haney is joined by: Manitoba’s senior trade representative to the United States, Richard Madan, on U.S./Canada’s CUSMA discussions; Kaeley Kindrachuk of SaskOilseeds for a spotlight interview; and, Tyler McCann, managing director for CAPI, on agricultural risks. Thoughts on... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this Friday edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Manitoba’s senior representative to the United States, Richard Madan on U.S. and Canada working on the CUSMA Renewal; and, Andre Barabach of ADAMA for a spotlight interview. Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Beef Market Update! With calving season underway across many operations, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack a fast-moving cattle market, shifting trade patterns, and what continues to support beef demand despite ongoing economic pressure. Cash cattle markets have seen a notable jump over the... Read More

Calf housing continues to evolve as dairy producers look for ways to improve animal welfare, growth rates, and labour efficiency. In this report from the Canadian Dairy XPO, Agri-Plastics Canadian sales manager Paul Prekup outlines how the company’s housing systems have shifted from traditional individual hutches to more flexible, group-based designs that reflect changing management... Read More

Harvesting corn in the spring can reduce drying costs, but it’s far from risk-free. Success hinges on managing snow impact, understanding quality trade-offs, and planning ahead to protect yield potential. In this episode of Corn School, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson visits a field near Stratford, Ont., where corn has overwintered. He says the situation mirrors... Read More

Canada’s approach to agricultural risk management is facing growing pressure as producers navigate a more volatile and complex operating environment. In this Ag Policy Exchange webinar, co-hosts Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) unpack how current business risk management (BRM) tools are struggling to keep pace with... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAgriculture brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! On today’s show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, PEI; Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich of Macdonald, Man.; Michelle Jones of Broadview, Montana; and, Corteva Agronomist Rhett Duke based out... Read More

Rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and global uncertainty are creating a challenging environment for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers—pressures that are increasingly working their way back to the farm gate. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Craig Johnston, chief economist with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), about the 2026 Food and Beverage Report and what... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, hear from Lori Nikkel with Second Harvest, as she explains how nearly every second bite of food in Canada ends up wasted. She also discusses how technology can help reduce food waste, and why more action—and less talk—is key... Read More

It’s a classic early April juggling act—frosty mornings, slow-to-arrive spring warmth, and just enough field opportunity to keep everyone guessing. This week, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson digs into frost applications, lingering corn harvests, and the big agronomy questions rolling in as the season tries to get going. From nitrogen timing to sulphur strategy and soil... Read More

Lameness detection and body condition scoring have long relied on periodic observation—often catching issues only after they’ve already impacted production—but AI-powered monitoring is changing that equation for dairy producers. In this interview from the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford, Ont., Jerome Voyer, sales specialist with GEA Farm Technologies, shares how the company’s CattleEye system uses... Read More

Time is a constant pressure point on cow-calf operations, but where it actually goes — and how well it’s understood — is often less clear. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Brenda Schoepp, mentor and industry veteran, and Kathy Larson, agricultural economist with the University of Saskatchewan join host Amber Bell, to unpack how... Read More

After an introduction featuring Maverick Ag CTO Taylor Phillips, Devin Lammers joins Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert to talk about where AI in agriculture is actually creating value and where it still falls short. From a bison ranch in South Dakota to MIT, FBN, and now TerraClear, Devin brings both a tech and farm lens... Read More

Technology promises sharper insights in livestock production, but the real shift is happening in how data is used to guide everyday decisions at the herd level. In this episode of Bushels and Bytes, Shaun Haney speaks with Dr. Calvin Booker of Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods about the evolution from individual animal care to managing... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney breaks down RealAgristudies data on if there should be tighter restrictions on farmland ownership. Later in the show, Haney is joined by: Nicole Davis of Uncommon Farms on farm family communication; and, Graeme Millen of Farm Credit Canada on the WorldAgritech 2026... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Edgar Hammermeister of Western Ag Professional Agronomy and Marshall McDaniel of lowa State University to discuss predicting soil release of N — what factors influence the release? What tools help us judge or predict it? How do we build that N reserve... Read More

With pulse crops requiring little to no added nitrogen, growers have a unique opportunity to focus on phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur (PKS) to drive yield and support long-term soil fertility. At the same time, questions around spring moisture, yield potential and crop prices add another layer to fertility planning. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse... Read More

Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by: Kurtis Pilkington of Bayer Crop Science on early-season strategies to protect winter wheat; Jeff Pleskach of Cargill for a spotlight interview; Boyd Mori of the University of Alberta on what to know about cutworm and flea... Read More

Double cropping soybeans in Ontario has long been a high-risk play, especially as you move north—but new research suggests variety selection could shift the odds. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Horst Bohner, soybean specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, to discuss how... Read More

Welcome to this Easter Weekend edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney discusses RealAgristudies data on who farmers think should own farmland. Later on the show, Haney is joined by: Fred Thun of UFA on UFA’s recent acquisition of Agracity; Jason Smith of Corteva on pre-seed decision... Read More

Happy Easter and welcome to this Good Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, hear from: Tyler Fulton of Canadian Cattle Association on potential CFIA traceability changes; Fred Thun, CEO of UFA, on UFA's acquisition of AgraCity's assets; Craig Johnston of Farm Credit Canada on the 2026 Food and... Read More

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising serious concerns about global energy flows, economic stability, and the broader geopolitical order—issues that could have downstream impacts on Canadian agriculture and trade. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group unpack the rapidly evolving situation involving Iran, the United States,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAgriculture brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ont.; Josh Lade of Osler, Sask.; Brendan Uruski of Zbaraz, Man.; Jeff Nonay of Sturgeon County, Alta. and, Corteva Agronomist Jason Smith based... Read More

Proposed changes to Canada’s livestock traceability regulations have faced major pushback from industry, with the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) signalling this week that the government's proposed path forward is not workable for producers. Tyler Fulton, CCA president and Manitoba rancher, says the national cattle producer organization does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection... Read More

Getting seed off to a strong, uniform start remains one of the biggest yield drivers, and John Deere is rolling out new planter technology aimed squarely at improving emergence consistency while also fine-tuning input management. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Anthony Styczinski, marketing manager for planters and air seeders with John Deere, outlined... Read More

A sharp correction in the rye market is forcing both buyers and growers to rethink how the crop fits into Western Canadian rotations. In this second episode of the Learning More about KWS hybrid rye podcast, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Jason McGillivray, trade unit manager for the specialty grains group at Scoular, about... Read More

Mental health continues to be a growing focus in agriculture, as farmers face increasing pressure from weather, markets, and the complexities of running multi-generational operations. In Alberta, the Agknow project has taken a closer look at what meaningful, farm-specific mental health support could look like, identifying both gaps and opportunities within the current system. Speaking... Read More

Welcome to a special mid-week edition of the RealAg Issues Panel! For today’s panel, Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture! Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Jason McGillivray of Scoular on the hybrid rye market in 2026, in a new episode of the KWS podcast. Thoughts on something... Read More

A staggering share of Canada’s food never gets eaten—and Lori Nikkel says that’s a systems problem, not an accident. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, outlines why a national food waste strategy is critical to strengthening Canada’s food system. Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization,... Read More

It’s April 1st—and while there’s no shortage of surprises in this episode, none of them are jokes. From global fertilizer disruptions to frost-damaged wheat and standout western crops, host of Wheat Pete's Word Peter Johnson covers a wide range of timely agronomy observations and listener questions. There’s a mix of “yowzers” moments and practical takeaways... Read More

The federal government is extending the higher interest-free portion on cash advances for 2026. Coinciding with the start of the government's new fiscal year on April 1, Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald announced the interest-free limit under the Advance Payments Program (APP) for 2026 will be maintained at $250 thousand for non-canola advances. By default in... Read More

United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has completed its acquisition of key assets of AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. after receiving final approval from the Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench on March 31. UFA's $48.2 million bid was the top offer for the Saskatoon-based crop input provider, which entered creditor protection in December 2025. The assets... Read More

Warm conditions may still feel a long way off, but early-season insect pressure is never far behind for canola growers. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Canola School, University of Alberta associate professor Dr. Boyd Mori joins Amber Bell to speak about two key early threats: cutworms and flea beetles. Both pests target canola at emergence,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to today’s RealAg Radio show brought to you by Bayer Crop Science Canada! On today’s edition of the show, host Shaun Haney is joined for a panel discussion as part of the Bayer Future of Canola series. Today's panel is: Shaun Corneillie, strategy lead for the Canola & Cereals Product Team... Read More

Early-season fungicide decisions can set the tone for winter wheat performance—but timing, tank mixes, and weather all play a role in getting the most out of that first pass. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington in the field near Woodstock, Ont., to... Read More

As edible bean growers look ahead to the 2026 season, lessons from last year’s crop — and early signals from the marketplace — are shaping management decisions across both Western and Eastern Canada. In this first episode of the 2026 Edible Bean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin connects with Manitoba Agriculture pulse and soybean specialist Dennis... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Norm Sutherland of Syngenta and Warren Bills of MNP to discuss sales relationships, team approaches to agronomy, communication, what the data says and how AI and tech is shaping client/retail/farmer relationships. The Agronomists is brought to you by RealAg on the Weekend,... Read More

Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Gus Ternoey of Grain Farmers of Ontario on encouraging transparency about fertilizer shortages; Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health for a spotlight interview; and, Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to unpack winter wheat survivability, corn... Read More

Working with family on the farm can create unique challenges, particularly when personal relationships and business responsibilities overlap. Questions around roles, expectations, and accountability can become more complicated when spouses, parents, and children are all part of the same operation. Nicole Davis of UnCommon Farms works with farms across North America on these issues, drawing... Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend! On this week’s show: Graeme Crosbie of FCC discusses the current challenges in farm economics; Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins the show for a beef market update; and, host Shaun Haney breaks down the FCC land value report. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More