Podcasts about realagriculture

Labour remains one of the biggest constraints on Canadian dairy farms, pushing many operators to rethink how work gets done. For Steve Yungblut of Greenview Holsteins in Smithville, Ont., automation has become a central part of building a more sustainable and scalable family operation. In this episode of Profitable Practices, Yungblut speaks with RealAgriculture’s Bernard... Read More

As winter lingers across parts of the Prairies, many growers are still waiting for conditions to shift before spring fieldwork begins. But according to Jack Payne, agronomy solutions manager with South Country Co-op, this waiting period is an ideal time to fine-tune plans for the upcoming canola season. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School,... Read More

New Holland’s new T7 tractor series features the most powerful and fastest T7 tractors the manufacturer has brought to market. The new series was seen for the first time in North America at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, after debuting at Agritechnica in Germany last fall. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin, Alex Berwager, livestock... Read More

Uniform emergence has long been a cornerstone of maximizing corn yield, but new planter technology is taking seed placement one step further—by controlling how each kernel lands in the seed trench. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Caleb Stuber of Precision Planting to discuss the company’s newly launched... Read More

When it comes to weed control, the strategy of starting clean and staying clean is becoming even more important as weed scientists gain a greater understanding of just how early crops can sense the presence of weed competition. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Peter Johnson speaks with Dr. Clarence Swanton, professor emeritus at the University of... Read More

What are the economics of managing aphanomyces root rot in pulse crops? The answer can vary widely depending on disease pressure, field conditions, and crop history, but the disease can have significant implications for peas and lentils when conditions favour its development. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse School, Kevin Auch, director and past chair... Read More

The sudden and serious military action in the Middle East is raising new questions about energy markets, trade flows, and input costs — all factors that can quickly ripple into agriculture. In this Frontlines episode recorded Monday, March 9, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to unpack the geopolitical implications... Read More

Fendt used Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, to showcase its fifth-generation 800 Vario tractor, a completely redesigned machine aimed at delivering more efficiency, power, and operator comfort in the mid- to high-horsepower segment. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Fendt senior marketing product specialist Blake Bullinger on the show floor to walk through the... Read More

Rising fertilizer costs and concerns about nutrient efficiency are helping drive rapid adoption of new phosphorus technologies. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Phospholutions highlighted a major milestone for its RhizoSorb technology: more than one million commercial acres treated in 2025, just two years after the product entered the market. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the show hosted by Shaun Haney! Today’s show features this week’s edition of the RealAg Issues Panel with Evan Shout of Farmer Coach and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. Also joining Haney for today’s show is Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a... Read More

Volatility and tightening supplies continue to shape the North American cattle market, with new record prices showing up in parts of Canada even as global uncertainty rattles futures markets. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange about recent price swings, shifting supply dynamics,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the show hosted by Shaun Haney! Today’s show features this week’s edition of the RealAg Issues Panel with Evan Shout of Farmer Coach and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. Also joining Haney for today’s show is Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a... Read More

Volatility and tightening supplies continue to shape the North American cattle market, with new record prices showing up in parts of Canada even as global uncertainty rattles futures markets. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange about recent price swings, shifting supply dynamics,... Read More

Vaderstad is rolling out several software updates for its air seeder systems ahead of the 2026 seeding season, with a focus on making field operations easier and more intuitive for operators. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Nick Garchinski of Vaderstad outlined three key updates growers can expect to... Read More

Geopolitics always factor into fertilizer markets, but the week's military escalation involving Iran has quickly added another layer of uncertainty to an already tight global fertilizer supply situation, raising concerns not just about prices, but about availability heading into the North American spring season. In this RealAg Markets discussion, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Josh... Read More

Farm equipment sales are showing the effects of a softer farm economy, but there are signs that 2026 could offer a more stable outlook. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), to discuss the factors shaping the equipment... Read More

Ethanol-powered equipment drew steady crowds at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, where John Deere showcased its E98 ethanol engine tractor prototype at the National Corn Growers Association booth. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with John Deere research strategist Harold (Buddy) Kavalier to discuss the project, which has been in development since 2020. Kavalier says the... Read More

Strip-till continues to gain traction as growers look for ways to balance soil conservation with strong yield performance. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with CJ Parker, soil management marketing manager at Case IH, to discuss the launch of the new Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool. Built on the company’s... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the Friday Issues Panel, to talk about bureaucracy, diplomatic relations with India, Pierre Poilievre's speech, and the importance of benchmarking. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the Friday Issues Panel, to talk about bureaucracy, diplomatic relations with India, Pierre Poilievre's speech, and the importance of benchmarking. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

John Deere introduced six new 8R and 8RX tractor models featuring additional higher horsepower options, ground-up redesigns, and improved performance, maneuverability, and versatility at Commodity Classic in San Antonio this week. RealAgriculture's Bern Tobin is there and got a first-look at the units. Featuring the JD14 engine, the 8R and 8RX models are designed for... Read More

Chris Scheetz, a longtime broadcaster and speaker from Thorsby, Alta., who has been named CCMA’s Personality of the Year five times over the course of his career, closed out the Crossroads Crop Conference in Edmonton, Alta., with a message rooted in small-town values and the enduring strength of the family farm. Speaking with RealAgriculture following... Read More

With seven new product launches planned for 2026, FMC is also set to introduce what it calls its flagship product, Avireo herbicide. Dan Packer of FMC spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon about the new offering. Avireo is registered for use ahead of wheat and barley as... Read More

Imperial Seed is marking a major milestone, celebrating 75 years in the forage, turf, and cover crop seed business. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Kurt Shmon, owner of the Winnipeg-based company, reflected on both the company’s history and the changes shaping the forage industry today. Founded in 1950,... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney (briefly) and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Darcy Pawlik of Ag in the Classroom Canada and the Wheat Growers Association. Plus, Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Shaun Haney (briefly) and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Darcy Pawlik of Ag in the Classroom Canada and the Wheat Growers Association. Plus, Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health... Read More

Verticillium stripe continues to challenge canola growers across the Prairies, and new research at the University of Manitoba is working to better understand how the disease behaves and how it can be managed. Harmeet Chawla, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, joins RealAgriculture's Amber Bell for this episode of Canola School, outlining several applied... Read More

Global grain supplies are heavy, cereal margins are thin, and optimism heading into spring may be running ahead of the fundamentals. In this markets discussion with RealAgriculture, Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing unpacks the current market tone across cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, pointing to a world awash in wheat and corn while canola and... Read More

Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture join Chip Flory for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include trade with India, China and Taiwan, reviewing USMCA, deregulation by EPA, and various deadlines for things like bridge payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, to talk about trade, a bridge, combine sales, and so much more. Plus, hear a product spotlight with Ambrely Ralph of ADAMA Canada for a spotlight interview and... Read More

Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, to talk about trade, a bridge, combine sales, and so much more. Plus, hear a product spotlight with Ambrely Ralph of ADAMA Canada for a spotlight interview and... Read More

In the ever-evolving world of implement technology, a Saskatchewan-based company is looking to clear things up for growers. At the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Sask., Brad Reykdal of AgVision joined RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to discuss AgVision HD. This digital implement camera system was designed to address a void in the Canadian agricultural... Read More

? For farmers, managing nutrient efficiency can come down to a matter of inches. While the speed of broadcasting is practical for some nutrients, the agronomic benefits of placing nutrients, especially N and P, deep in the soil profile helps reduce losses. On this episode of Farming Forward, Dr. Rigas Karamanos joins RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell... Read More

Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAgriculture brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ian MacDonald of OMAFA on residue management; Charles Geddes of AAFC on rotation herbicide resistance, rotation, and weed management; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight interview; Robyne Davidson of Lakeland... Read More

Nytro's Green Lightning machine claims to produce nitrogen directly on the farm by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-soluble form within water. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Chris Nykolaishen of Nytro explains how the system is used to generate a nitrogen source and use it alongside conventional fertility... Read More

Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAgriculture brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ian MacDonald of OMAFA on residue management; Charles Geddes of AAFC on rotation herbicide resistance, rotation, and weed management; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight interview; Robyne Davidson of Lakeland... Read More

The Friday Free-for-all this week features panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture plus U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) joins us for part of the conversation. Topics include U.S. farm income, 45Z, E15, UP-NS rail merger, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather volatility is already setting the tone for 2026, and according to Makens Weather’s Matt Makens, how spring unfolds could make or break moisture prospects across Western Canada and large parts of the U.S. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Makens laid out a forecast marked by sharp regional contrasts, lingering... Read More

Strong cattle prices, record beef demand, and renewed policy attention are giving the North American cattle sector reasons for optimism — but supply constraints and cross-border issues remain front and centre, says Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney was at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, to... Read More

Changes to U.S. biofuel tax credit guidance under section 45Z are being viewed as a positive development for Canadian canola, though key policy questions remain unresolved. Speaking with RealAgriculture this week, Chris Davison, president and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, said an initial review of the updated bioful feedstock guidance suggests improved access... Read More

Managing herbicide resistance on the Prairies increasingly comes down to production decisions made well before the sprayer hits the field, says Dr. Charles Geddes, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, on this episode of RealAgriculture’s Canola School. Geddes says variable spring weather makes early-season weed control a challenge for many growers. Dry conditions can... Read More

Noise is an unavoidable part of everyday life on the farm, but it’s also a hazard that can permanently damage hearing, increase safety risks, and impact overall quality of life. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney sits down with Scott McLachlin, specialized consultant and occupational hygienist with Workplace Safety &... Read More

Pulses are a valuable addition to crop rotations, offering agronomic benefits, improved soil health, and market diversification options. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Robyne Davidson, a research scientist with Lakeland College, joins Amber Bell to discuss where pulses fit best in rotation, how growers can choose among pulse types, and how consumer interest... Read More

Canada’s relationship with the United States is entering a far more consequential phase than a typical trade dispute, and how Ottawa responds could reshape North American geopolitics for years. On this episode of the Frontlines podcast, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group to unpack Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent foreign... Read More

CLAAS is introducing several updates to its Lexion combine lineup for 2026, including the addition of a smaller model. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Terry Siebert, regional product supervisor of CLAAS, says the company is expanding its portfolio by adding the Lexion 8500 as the new bottom-end machine.... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More

Farm succession can feel overwhelming — whether you're stepping back or stepping in. Trevor MacLean, national lead for Transition Smart at MNP, recently joined RealAgriculture to break down what separates the families who navigate this process smoothly from those who struggle. Based on years of post-transition reviews, MNP has identified seven traits common to successful... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More

Our Friday Free-for-all this week again features Jim Wiesemeyer from Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include another failure to get year-round E15 done, potential additional farm aid from Congress, potential Federal Government shut down, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.