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As agricultural drones continue to evolve, they're finding a growing number of practical uses on the farm. While they won't replace a ground sprayer anytime soon, they can help tackle jobs that are difficult—or simply impractical—with conventional equipment. Speaking with RealAgriculture at a recent drone demonstration, Eva Moller, director of research and training with LandView... Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. Also on today’s show, Curtis de Gooijer of Bourgault Ag joins Shaun for a product spotlight, and Anne Wasko... Read More
Corn rootworm continues to adapt to the tools used to control it, and Ontario and Quebec have become leading hot spots for resistance in North America. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness entomologist Tracey Baute explains why resistance is increasing in continuous corn production systems and what... Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. Also on today’s show, Curtis de Gooijer of Bourgault Ag joins Shaun for a product spotlight, and Anne Wasko... Read More
Well-nodulated soybean plants are essential for producing the nitrogen needed to support high yields, but the only way to know if the crop is on track is to get out of the cab and dig some plants. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin talks with Lallemand Plant Care field solutions specialist Nikki... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI! 00:00 - Coming up… 01:37 - RealAg Issues Panel with Lyndsey, Kelvin & Tyler 10:27 - RealAg Issues Panel with Lyndsey, Kelvin... Read More
Wet weather can create ideal conditions for fungal diseases in cereal crops, making timely scouting and well-planned fungicide applications very important. While growers can't control the weather, they can improve disease management by focusing on prevention, staging, and field prioritization. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Rory Cranston, technical product lead with Bayer, joins... Read More
Cool, wet springs are often the perfect recipe for soybean root rots, and with much of Ontario experiencing those conditions this season, growers should be keeping a close eye on their crop. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness plant pathologist Albert Tenuta discusses the root diseases he's... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI! 00:00 - Coming up… 01:37 - RealAg Issues Panel with Lyndsey, Kelvin & Tyler 10:27 - RealAg Issues Panel with Lyndsey, Kelvin... Read More
Early-season cold, wet conditions can leave corn looking rough, but appearance alone does not tell the whole story. Before making management decisions, growers should evaluate stand establishment, crop staging, and root development to determine whether the crop is likely to recover. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Aidan Filipchuk, sales agronomist with PRIDE Seeds,... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney is joined by farmers Kris Mayerle of Tisdale, Saskatchewan, and Chris Allam of Edmonton, Alberta; Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to talk about the StatsCan acreage report; Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, for a Beef Market Update! Also on today’s show, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP join Shaun for the RealAg Issues Panel. 00:00 - Coming... Read More
As soybean fields move into flowering, protecting yield potential shifts from weed control to disease management. Timing fungicide applications correctly is critical for managing white mould and other yield-robbing diseases, particularly in fields with dense canopies and a history of disease. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin visits the BASF Maryhill Research... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, for a Beef Market Update! Also on today’s show, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP join Shaun for the RealAg Issues Panel. 00:00 - Coming... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Tuesday edition of the show with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to unpack the extreme weather in the Westlock/Edmonton area of Alberta, RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner to talk about the StatsCan acreage report and Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net to unpack the... Read More
Canada's cabbage seedpod weevil problem is no longer confined to southern Alberta, and that means many Prairie growers could be scouting for the insect for the first time this season. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Keith Gabert, agronomy specialist with the Alberta Canola Producers Commission, says the pest's range has expanded dramatically over... Read More
What's the right fertility program for high-yield soybeans? That's the question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness soybean specialist Horst Bohner is tackling through a series of fertility trials evaluating nitrogen, potassium, and sulphur across different tillage systems and planting dates. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Bohner tours the research plots at... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Tuesday edition of the show with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to unpack the extreme weather in the Westlock/Edmonton area of Alberta, RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner to talk about the StatsCan acreage report and Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net to unpack the... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday with Lyndsey Smith on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk about hail damage, too much rain and cereal leaf beetle. Also on today’s show, Horst Bohner of OMAFA joins to talk about wrestling with residue in no-till soybeans 00:00 - Coming... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday with Lyndsey Smith on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk about hail damage, too much rain and cereal leaf beetle. Also on today’s show, Horst Bohner of OMAFA joins to talk about wrestling with residue in no-till soybeans 00:00 - Coming... Read More
We have the traditional Friday Free-for-all back...it's live and features Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include recapping another busy ag news week starting with Supreme Court's ruling on pesticides, Farm Bill in the Senate, Iran, special dinner celebrating ag at the White House and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump questioning whether the United States needs Canada or Mexico as trading partners, leaders from across North American agriculture remain firmly committed to preserving the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA). While guest hosting AgriTalk, RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney brought together Jim Wiesmeyer of Wiesmeyer's Perspectives, American Farm Bureau chief economist John... Read More
No-till soybean growers are always looking for ways to improve seedbed conditions without disturbing the soil. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness soybean specialist Horst Bohner visits Lucknow, Ont., brothers Lawrence Hogan and Steve Howard to see how they use a modified 16-row row-clearing unit from Quebec-based... Read More
Rising land values have forced a shift in how Canada's largest agricultural lender approaches the upcoming $50-billion intergenerational asset transfer, according to Farm Credit Canada (FCC) CEO Justine Hendricks. Speaking with Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture at the FCC head office in Regina, Hendricks describes the wave of upcoming farm successions one of the most "complex,... Read More
Health Canada’s recent letter of "no objection" on drone pesticide application marks a significant step forward for the technology in Canadian agriculture. While the decision allows products with aerial registrations to be applied by drone under existing label directions, questions remain around provincial requirements, operator compliance, and best management practices. In a conversation with RealAgriculture’s... Read More
How do we define and measure soil health across Canada's diverse agricultural regions? That's the topic of this latest Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture webinar examining the findings of a new CSA Group report on soil health measurement and reporting. The discussion explores why standardization matters, where current gaps exist, and how consistent... Read More
Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but signs are emerging that the market may be testing the limits of consumer demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to discuss cash cattle trade, beef demand, and the growing role of feeder cattle imports in... Read More
You might not realize it, but Jacob also appears on a few other podcasts regularly! Jacob is a regular guest RealAgriculture's Frontlines podcast, hosted by Shaun Hane. Shaun and Jacob discuss geopolitics from an agricultural lens, exploring how the world reacts to the extremely fine-tuned world of ag. Many analysts expected a prolonged disruption in the Strait to trigger severe economic fallout. Instead, oil prices have risen, inflation pressures have intensified, and shortages are emerging in some regions, yet markets remain resilient. Jacob argues that oil's influence on the broader economy is no longer as dominant as it was during previous energy crises. Strategic reserves, alternative supply routes, and new infrastructure projects have helped cushion the impact, even as consumers face higher fuel and food costs. At the same time, he points to inflation as the political challenge that could ultimately shape U.S. policy. While employment numbers remain relatively strong, Jacob contends that household finances are under increasing pressure.--Referenced in the Show:Frontlines- https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/from-hormuz-to-ai-competing-forces-are-driving-the-global-economy-frontlines-june-2026/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--
Excess moisture, escalating weed pressure, and delayed spray operations are emerging as the biggest challenges facing Prairie canola growers this season, according to feedback gathered through the Canola Council of Canada's Canola Watch network. Speaking with RealAgriculture at RDAR's Round-Up near Cremona, Alta., Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the Canola Council... Read More
As Canada navigates a period of economic uncertainty, attention is increasingly turning to trade policy, investment decisions, and the upcoming CUSMA review. While concerns about inflation and slowing growth remain, the bigger question may be whether businesses have enough confidence to invest and expand. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at the FCC Horizon event last... Read More
Edible beans planted into strip tillage is still a rare sight in Ontario, but Thamesford grower Matt Langford is in year two of testing whether the system can help manage residue, stones, erosion, and harvest logistics on productive ground. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, host Bernard Tobin visits Langford to see how... Read More
Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and RealAg Radio moderates this week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast, NCGA president Jed Bower, and John Newton of American Farm Bureau Federation. Topics include Iran war strategy, E15 in the Senate, New World screwworm and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today's show, Lyndsey Smith is joined by Allison Wilkinson of Albaugh Canada for a spotlight interview. 00:00... Read More
Early planting often gets the spotlight when it comes to maximizing corn yield potential, but a challenging spring has reminded growers that soil conditions can matter just as much as the calendar. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, host Bernard Tobin joins PRIDE Seeds agronomist Brendan Zettler near Elmira, Ont., to compare three corn... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today's show, Lyndsey Smith is joined by Allison Wilkinson of Albaugh Canada for a spotlight interview. 00:00... Read More
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld key provisions of the province's Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, delivering what livestock groups see as an important win for farm biosecurity, worker safety, and property rights. In a conversation with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith, Beef Farmers of Ontario president Jason Leblond says the court decision... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday with your host Lyndsey Smith on RealAgriculture.com! Today on the show, hear from Jason Deveau of OMAFA on speed and spray width with drones, Colin Elgie of OMAFA and Josh Naseliski of the University of Guelph on PSNT timing, Ashley Honsberger of CANZA on funding resources, and Martin Carr of WinField... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday with your host Lyndsey Smith on RealAgriculture.com! Today on the show, hear from Jason Deveau of OMAFA on speed and spray width with drones, Colin Elgie of OMAFA and Josh Naseliski of the University of Guelph on PSNT timing, Ashley Honsberger of CANZA on funding resources, and Martin Carr of WinField... Read More
Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture discuss apparent midterm election trends, New World screwworm, impending final 45Z rules, and the general mood of rural America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update, and by RealAgriculture's Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith for the RealAg Issues Panel. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:34 - Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko 15:43 - RealAg Issues... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update, and by RealAgriculture's Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith for the RealAg Issues Panel. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:34 - Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko 15:43 - RealAg Issues... Read More
With trade negotiations, labour shortages, and food affordability all under the spotlight, Canada’s meat processing sector is navigating a complex environment. For an industry that exports roughly half of its beef production and nearly two-thirds of its pork production, international market access remains critical. In this conversation with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, Kyle Larkin, president and... Read More
Protecting winter wheat during pollination can make the difference between preserving yield and quality or leaving the crop vulnerable to one of its most damaging diseases. That’s why the T3 fungicide timing remains one of the most important management decisions of the season. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined... Read More
Farmers are always looking for ways to improve planting efficiency, but Dresden, Ont., farmer Mark Richards is taking that idea a step further — building a single planter capable of handling soybeans, winter wheat, and eventually corn. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Richards as he puts his... Read More
Tick populations are expanding across Canada, bringing renewed attention to the risks they pose to people, livestock, and pets. While ticks have long been present in many regions, Dr. Janet Sperling, president and entomologist with CanLyme, says the growing range of Lyme disease-carrying ticks is increasing concern, particularly in Eastern Canada. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber... Read More
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on this Friday installment of RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media and Tyler McCann of CAPI! 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - RealAg Issues Panel Segment 1 15:27 - RealAg Issues Panel... Read More
As debate continues over proposed changes to Canada's livestock traceability framework, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association is making it clear that questions around cost, technology, data privacy, and practicality need to be addressed before any new regulatory requirements are considered. In a conversation with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Sandy Russell, interim CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association... Read More
Once the drill is parked for the season, it can be tempting to move on to the next job. But Jenny Rae Seward says getting back into canola fields after emergence can reveal a lot about how this year’s crop — and next year’s — is set up for success. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell... Read More
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on this Friday installment of RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media and Tyler McCann of CAPI! 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - RealAg Issues Panel Segment 1 15:27 - RealAg Issues Panel... Read More
Canada’s biofuels sector is at a pivotal moment as industry leaders warn that delays and uncertainty around Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) amendments could stall investment and shift production opportunities south of the border. In this Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) webinar presented in partnership with RealAgriculture and BASF Agricultural Solutions, panellists from across the fuel,... Read More