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Canadian renewable fuel stakeholders are eagerly awaiting potential updates and amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) that could come down this week. Ethanol demand continues to expand across Canada, however, domestic processors face mounting pressure as subsidized ethanol imports capture the vast majority of that growth. Without policy adjustments to address cross-border market distortions,... Read More

Agile, powerful, and ready to work, the Massey Ferguson 7S Mark 2 series is designed with driver comfort in mind. RealAgriculture's Amber Bell was in Beauvais, France, to witness the unveiling of the new 7S Mark 2 and had a chance to speak with Massey's tactical marketing manager for high horsepower tractors, Dan Nelson. Featuring... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Andrea Kent of Renewables Industries Canada and Jeff Harrison of the Grain Farmers of Ontario to talk about Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations. Also on today’s show, Dave Van Dam of WinField United joins the show... Read More

We're rounding out September in Ontario and plenty of winter wheat is already in the ground. For those just getting around to it now, conditions have turned decidedly dry in some areas. Which begs the question — if there's moisture at 2.5 to 3 inches down, do you seed to moisture or stick with the... Read More

This week on The Agronomists, Lyndsey Smith returns to the host seat to discuss fall weed control with guests Tyler Gullen of Nufarm and Rob Miller of BASF! Lyndsey, Tyler, and Rob unpack the fit for soil applied herbicides and the benefits of fall weed control. The Agronomists is brought to you by MNP, Black... Read More

The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are finalizing the process of moving duties of the Responsible Administrator of the national sheep traceability program from Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to CSF. The 90 day transition is set to conclude in December, 2026. All regulated livestock sectors under Part XV Health... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson joins host Lyndsey Smith to talk about corn, winter wheat, and a bean harvest update. Also on today’s show, Amber Bell and Ian Epp of Sask Oilseeds discuss yield and what your top priority should be when selecting... Read More

JCB is filling the horsepower gap in its Fastrac lineup with a new tractor designed to combine high-speed transport with the power, hydraulics, and manoeuvrability needed for demanding field work. At the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, JCB North America Fastrac product sales manager Sam Ullyott joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss the new... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Josh Linville of StoneX to unpack the current events impacting sulphur and potash supplies. Also on today’s show, Smith is joined by Saskatchewan farmer Rob Stone for a harvest update, Linda Dalgetty of STARS to discuss their 35th annual... Read More

The discussion of Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (MCOOL) is back in the United States, resulting in Canadian cattle producers facing renewed uncertainty surrounding cross-border livestock trade. Canadian Cattle Association president Tyler Fulton is fresh off a trip to the U.S. and Ottawa, and sat down with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to catch us up on... Read More

The numbers are rolling in and the seasonal lull of August for the beef industry is proving out in the numbers, but there are much larger issues looming large on the supply side, working their way into cattle and beef markets in Canada and the U.S. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, host... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Marvin Slingerland of MNP and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today’s show, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Lyndsey for a Beef Market Update! 00:00 - Coming... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host, Lyndsey Smith, is joined by Jason James of Drumheller, Alberta; Rob Stone of Davidson, Saskatchewan; Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ontario; Katie Keddy of Woodville, Nova Scotia; and Pioneer agronomist Trevor Herzog... Read More

First things first — is U.S. president Donald Trump really going to buy potash from Belarus? No, and in this RealAg Market update, Josh Linville of StoneX explains why that's just not feasible or realistic. Potash, while a hot topic for political wrangling, is not the biggest fertilizer story right now. The real story creeping... Read More

As harvest operations move forward across North America, agricultural commodity markets are shifting their primary focus from growing-season yield adjustments to trade expectations and speculative market positioning. With funds holding record-long positions across grains and oilseeds, market momentum is increasingly tied to global trade disruption and potential export demand. RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith sat down with... Read More

What an opportunity! When you get the chance to plant wheat in September in optimum soil conditions, you need to take it! On this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down harvest updates, critical winter wheat seeding tips, fall weed management reality checks, and a whole host of unexpected late-season corn issues.... Read More

The Trump administration says it plans to put a 90-ban on diesel exports — possibly. In a single day, there are conflicting reports that say there is a 90-day ban under discussion and others that say the White House has denied those claims. To get a sense of what's going on — and if curbing... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge to discuss the markets, Josh Linville of StoneX to discuss whether the U.S. will be buying Canadian potash, Linda Dalgetty of STARS on the STARS calendar and Jay Remsik... Read More

Proactive risk management and soil health investments are becoming increasingly important topics as Canadian producers prepare for the next agricultural policy framework. While Business Risk Management (BRM) programs remain a critical need, a recent national survey shows that farmers rely heavily on their own operational choices to reduce risk and protect profitability. Brent Preston, president... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Brent Preston of Farmers for Climate Solutions to talk risk and resilience, Nathan Kuhn of the Crop Marketing Made Cool Conference, and Alex Kulchar of the BC Cattlemen’s Association on BC Cattlemen and ABP teaming up. Also on today’s show,... Read More

This week on The Agronomists, guest host Jason Voogt of Field 2 Field Agronomy is joined by Ryan Benjamins of Benjamins Agronomy Inc., Mike Palmier of MNP, and Jason Hanson of Rock 'n Roll Agronomy to talk soil sampling strategies, new tech, regional limitations and differences, and how to make the most of a soil... Read More

Fertilizer is an essential input to a successful crop every year, but with prices as high as they are it's becoming more of a "can we afford this" decision instead of a "we need this" decision. At the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, Phospholutions vice president of sales and marketing Craig Dick joined RealAgriculture’s... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Dale Cowan and Erin O’Farrell of AGRIS Co-operative to talk about making phosphorus more available; Krista Kilback, director of AgExpert for FCC, on AgExpert Analyst going offline; Triston Beyrer of Mosaic on where chloride fits in your fertility program; and... Read More

Agricultural tours have been popular among North American farmers for a long time, and while France may not immediately come to mind when Canadian farmers start planning an agricultural tour, Beauvais offers an interesting combination of machinery, agriculture and history. Beauvais, France, is home to the largest Massey Ferguson factory in the world, with the... Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Lyndsey Smith! For this week’s show, Lyndsey is joined by Matt Makens of Makens Weather for a forecast update, Amy Bean of CANTERRA SEEDS for a spotlight interview, and Patrick De Haan of Gas Buddy to talk diesel prices. Also on this... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Meagan Murdoch of Burson and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today’s show, Smith is joined by Jen Dale of Proven Seed for a spotlight interview. 00:00 - Coming up…... Read More

Sesame is showing promise as a new cropping opportunity for southern Ontario growers, with six years of research demonstrating a fit with the region’s growing season, existing farm equipment, and potential domestic and export markets. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont., Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness new crop development specialist Evan... Read More

After a decade focused on helping Canadian growers get more from seed treatment technology, Syngenta Canada is expanding the mandate of its Plattsville, Ont., research facility to tackle another evolving area of crop production: biologicals. The company has launched the Canadian Seedcare & Biologicals Institute (SCBI) at its Honeywood Research Facility, 10 years after the... Read More

A shift in oceanic temperatures is signalling a major change for North American weather patterns heading into the winter months. As the heat dome over the central United States breaks down in the coming week, an historically strong "Super El Niño" pattern will begin asserting a dominant influence across the continent, setting up Western Canada... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host Lyndsey Smith, is joined by Kara Mastel of Bow Island, Alta, Colin de Moissac of Biggar, Sask, Gunter Jochum of St.Francois Xavier, Man, and Sandi Brock of Staffa, Ont. 00:00 -... Read More

Inside Massey Ferguson’s tractor factory in Beauvais, France, the production line can turn out as many as 100 tractors a day — but when lunchtime arrives, work always stops. “The lunch in France is definitely sacred,” says Dan Nelson, marketing manager with Massey Ferguson. The dedicated lunch break and single-shift schedule most days are among... Read More

Since walking away from a nearly-done deal with the United States in late August, the U.S.-led trade war with Canada has escalated to retaliatory tariffs implemented by Canada, and more threatened tariffs by the U.S. This week, the Prime Minister is in Europe, laying the foundation for closer ties with the European Union, a move... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Nufarm. On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Matt Makens of Makens Weather to unpack the impacts of the forecasted El Niño weather system, Tyler Gullen of Nufarm for a spotlight interview, and Sean Speer of The Hub... Read More

Harvest '26 is officially underway, and yield reports are rolling in alongside some crucial fall agronomy questions! On this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down high phosphorus prices and whether you can cut back rates, early soybean and edible bean yields, and why proper water management makes all the difference. Have... Read More

Soybean growers could soon have five herbicide-tolerance options in a single trait stack as Bayer Crop Science prepares to introduce its new Vyconic technology. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont., Bayer Crop Science agronomic solutions lead Adam Pfeffer joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss the technology, which Bayer expects to begin introducing in... Read More

Diesel prices are hitting record-highs increasing cost pressure across Canadian agriculture at a crucial time. Gas prices are not rising as quickly — what's happening? Driven primarily by international refining bottlenecks rather than domestic crude supplies, Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst with GasBuddy, says several factors are causing diesel prices to surge past $2.50 to... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Patrick de Haan of GasBuddy for a diesel price outlook, Tim Darragh of Bayer for a spotlight interview, Ag Minister Heath MacDonald on the FCC Agri-Food Project Finance Fund, and Rob MacDonald of BASF... Read More