Podcasts about realagriculture

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.

Schulte has rolled out a new, wider snowblower aimed at operators who need to move more snow in less time. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Mike Siroski with Schulte says the company has completed a small production run of the 144-inch-wide SDX-144 after a few years of testing... Read More

The Carney government's deal with China to restore key agricultural markets is a major positive, and potentially a sign of a new normal on several fronts, according to the Premier of Saskatchewan. Scott Moe joined RealAgriculture on Jan. 23 via video call from his home for a discussion about the trip to China with Prime... Read More

Convey-All, a Meridian brand, is marking a milestone year with a head-turning, retro-styled 1986 GMC 350 pickup and using it to raise money for a cause many in agriculture know well. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., regional sales manager Garrett Darby says company started in Winkler, Man.,... Read More

Managing cover crop residue can prove challenging especially when spring rain, cool soils, and heavy trash collide with planting. On this episode of Farming Forward, we travel to Rose Farms near Mitchell, Ont., to explore the farm family's decade-long journey with cover crops and residue management. On a rainy April morning, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin visited... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! Today on RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk about how to control and cut costs while managing your operation, plus wind erosion, and getting in the field early.... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! Today on RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk about how to control and cut costs while managing your operation, plus wind erosion, and getting in the field early.... Read More

Welcome to today’s RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg radio with your host Shaun Haney On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, Darcy Rafoss of Corteva Canada joins Haney for a spotlight interview. Joining Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel are Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and of course they... Read More

Welcome to today’s RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg radio with your host Shaun Haney On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, Darcy Rafoss of Corteva Canada joins Haney for a spotlight interview. Joining Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel are Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and of course they... Read More

After a punishing drought through central and eastern Ontario last year, some hay and pasture fields are entering 2026 under significant stress. For producers looking to give those forage stands a head start this spring, there are practical, early-season strategies that can make a difference, starting with frost seeding. In this interview with RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey... Read More

Keeping product flowing evenly through an air seeder is important during seeding, but traditional blockage systems often only tell operators when flow has completely stopped. At Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., RealAgriculture spoke with Dustin Weinkauf of Precision Planting about Clarity, a flow and blockage monitoring system designed to give growers a more detailed look... Read More

Only nine days into 2026 and our first Friday Free-for-all of the year has more than enough topics to discuss. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and The Vogel Group's Callie Eideberg join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen to talk about Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, decreasing GOP majority in the House, nutritional guidelines, USDA reports coming on Monday and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s RealAg Issues Panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Stuart Person of MNP and RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith. In segment two, Stephen Heckbert of the Canadian Pork Council joins the panel for a discussion on global demand for Canadian pork. Thoughts on something we talked about... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s RealAg Issues Panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Stuart Person of MNP and RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith. In segment two, Stephen Heckbert of the Canadian Pork Council joins the panel for a discussion on global demand for Canadian pork. Thoughts on something we talked about... Read More

Identifying crop stress before visual symptoms appear remains a challenge in agriculture, particularly when issues develop below the soil surface. At Canola Week in Saskatoon, RealAgriculture spoke with Norm Janssen, business development lead for North America with Vivent Biosignals, about how plants respond to their environment through electrical signals. Vivent Biosignals is a Swiss-based company... Read More

RealAgriculture is expanding its podcast network with the launch of How Could I Know? a new, monthly podcast featuring candid conversations about the moments when people are forced to navigate unfamiliar territory and learn in real time. Launching next week, How Could I Know? is co-hosted by Chris Corbett, farm advisor, and Patti Durand, founder... Read More

Nufarm is adding a new option to its lineup of soil-residual herbicides with the launch of Valtera Cereals, a product designed to help cereal growers manage early-season weed pressure and support resistance management programs. Speaking with RealAgriculture at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., Tyler Gullen of Nufarm says the product builds on the performance growers... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Bernard Tobin from the floor of the Southwest Ag Conference; Darcy Rafoss for a spotlight interview for Corteva Agriscience Canada; Patti Durand on a new podcast launching on RealAgriculture next week! PLUS,... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Bernard Tobin from the floor of the Southwest Ag Conference; Darcy Rafoss for a spotlight interview for Corteva Agriscience Canada; Patti Durand on a new podcast launching on RealAgriculture next week! PLUS,... Read More

The U.S.-led arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may have been framed as a crackdown on drug trafficking, but its ripple effects could extend deep into agricultural markets across the Americas. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to explore the implications of Maduro’s removal—not just... Read More

Clearing bales from the field in a timely and efficient manner is a key step in making great straw or hay and decreasing injury to plant crowns. Fully automated bale collecting machines are designed to help speed up that process. James Pavey of the U.K.-based Big Bale Company South joined RealAgriculture's Amber Bell to discuss... Read More

Choosing traits for new canola varieties goes well beyond yield, with breeders balancing disease resistance, lodging tolerance, maturity, and other agronomic needs that vary by farm and region. That approach was the focus of a conversation at Canola Week in Saskatoon, where RealAgriculture spoke with Jed Christianson, Bayer’s product design canola lead, about how Bayer... Read More

Welcome to the first RealAg Radio show of 2026! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. On today's show, the panel takes a look ahead at 2026 — from what's top of mind for producers, to... Read More

Welcome to the first RealAg Radio show of 2026! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. On today's show, the panel takes a look ahead at 2026 — from what's top of mind for producers, to... Read More

As harvest pressure builds and timely information becomes more critical, new technology is helping farmers stay connected between the yard and the field. Jason Diehl of Dimo’s and Labtronics spoke with RealAgriculture about a newly developed Wi-Fi module for the company’s automated Model 919 moisture tester and how it’s improving communication during harvest. The Wi-Fi... Read More

Merry Christmas and welcome to today's edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for today's RealAg Issues Panel. On today's show, the panel takes a look back at 2025 and discusses international issues, the biggest surprises, and... Read More

Merry Christmas and welcome to today's edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for today's RealAg Issues Panel. On today's show, the panel takes a look back at 2025 and discusses international issues, the biggest surprises, and... Read More

As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT gain traction across agriculture, questions are growing about where they fit — and where they fall short — in agronomic decision-making. That is the focus of this Pulse School episode hosted by Amber Bell, joined by RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith, examining how ChatGPT stacks up against experienced agronomists when answering... Read More

Spray application can seem straightforward—until wind, speed, and droplet size throw your plans off target. In a playful and practical twist, RealAgriculture’s Exploding Sprayer Myths tackles these challenges in the form of a mock game show: Where Will It Land? Hosted by Wink Boomwobbly (Jason Deveau), watch as game show contestant Joe Mama (Tom Wolf)... Read More

SaskCrops and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, in partnership with RealAgriculture, hosted a webinar this week focused on the possibility and impact of a grain export reporting program for Canada. Hosted by RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney and featuring Mark Hemmes, Marlene Boersch, and Jeremy Welter listeners will get a deep-dive into grain export transparency, how... Read More

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. On today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture! Plus,... Read More

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. On today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture! Plus,... Read More

Canada’s ag innovation sector won’t thrive without the right capital, and current funding systems may be holding it back. Episode 6 of Unlocking Innovation: A National Call to Action, hosted by Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture, brings the series to a close by tackling the structural funding challenges in agri-food innovation, with a focus on long-term... Read More

Effective scouting and timely decision-making remain the foundation of managing insect pests in canola, particularly when it comes to bertha armyworm and cabbage seedpod weevil. In this episode of the Canola School, recorded at Canola Week in Saskatoon, RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell spoke with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist Meghan Vankosky about how growers can... Read More

CASE IH is introducing a heavy-duty suspension system for its Steiger Quadtrac tractors aimed at reducing cab vibration and improving operator comfort. Speaking with RealAgriculture at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., Stuart Winsnes of Future Ag says ride quality has been a concern with the Quadtrac platform and while growers value the tractor’s traction, cab... Read More

What's the state of agri-food sustainability in Canada? That's the focus of this webinar brought to you by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture. First, hear from Amanda Richardson, executive director at the Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking and Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture. They'll share how the National Index on Agri-Food Performance can... Read More

On today’s show, Josh Linville of StoneX and Lyndsey Smith discuss fertilizer markets and the potential of U.S. tariffs on Canadian fertilizer. Then, host Shaun Haney is joined by the RealAg Issues Panel of Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton, Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture! Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

On today’s show, Josh Linville of StoneX and Lyndsey Smith discuss fertilizer markets and the potential of U.S. tariffs on Canadian fertilizer. Then, host Shaun Haney is joined by the RealAg Issues Panel of Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton, Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture! Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAgriculture with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by CANTERRA SEEDS! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Shannon O'Neill of CANTERRA SEEDS for a spotlight interview; Shawn Kanungo of Grow Canada on the opportunity for Artificial Intelligence; Lorna McKercher of RBC for a report on growth due... Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAgriculture with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by CANTERRA SEEDS! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Shannon O'Neill of CANTERRA SEEDS for a spotlight interview; Shawn Kanungo of Grow Canada on the opportunity for Artificial Intelligence; Lorna McKercher of RBC for a report on growth due... Read More

Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture join Chip Flory and Davis Michaelsen for the Friday Free-for-all. Topics include renewing USMCA, House Farm Bill status, New World screwworm status, and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. For the RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

Welcome to today’s edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. For the RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

From blackleg to sclerotinia,to clubroot and verticillium, growers face a shifting landscape of canola diseases, and with that comes a steady stream of questions about when to scout, what to spray, and how to choose the right genetics. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Keith Gabert, provincial canola agronomy specialist with Alberta Canola Producers... Read More

Navigating Canada’s agri-food innovation system can feel like a maze for early-stage entrepreneurs. In the fifth episode of the Unlocking Innovation: A National Call to Action podcast, the discussion centres on a critical barrier: the often-fragmented landscape of supports available to founders across the country. Led by RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, the conversation brings together Dave... Read More

With bins full heading into winter, grain handling can shift quickly from routine to risky if safety slips. Full bins are a welcome sight, but icy ladders, heavy clothing, and the rush of the season can increase the chance of accidents. Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta, joined RealAgriculture's Amber Bell to discuss these... Read More

Welcome to today’s Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Jonathon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research on making the call on sales in an uncertain market; Jon Cressman of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview about weed spectrums; and, Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on... Read More

Welcome to today’s Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Jonathon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research on making the call on sales in an uncertain market; Jon Cressman of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview about weed spectrums; and, Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on... Read More

With global markets shifting and input costs squeezing producers, policy decisions at the top levels of U.S. agriculture are being closely watched across North America. In this interview with RealAgriculture, USDA deputy secretary Stephen Vaden outlined the administration’s stance on trade, affordability, and the potential for a “Golden Age” in agriculture. Vaden pushed back on... Read More

Understanding how pulses are graded can help clarify marketing decisions and avoid surprises at the scale. It can also help inform management practices for next year, if quality issues are due to handling or storage, for example. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Joey Vanneste, operations supervisor with the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), walks... Read More