Podcasts about realagriculture

NEXAT is bringing its multi-use machinery system to Canadian fields, with the first units now operating in southern Saskatchewan. At Ag in Motion at Langham, Sask., RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell caught up with Welf von Plato, a member of NEXAT’s management board, to get a closer look at the high-horsepower carrier vehicle and the concept behind... Read More

For Sheri Monk, an interest in snakes and a career covering the cattle industry eventually led to the same place: an appreciation for the relationship between agriculture and Prairie habitat, including all the critters that call the grasslands home. Monk, founder of Snakes on a Plain, joined RealAgriculture at the Farming Smarter Field Day at... Read More

Strong weed control doesn't end with the burndown. Keeping fields clean through the critical weed-free period requires residual herbicides that continue working long after the sprayer leaves the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, BASF agronomist Rob Miller demonstrates how stacking multiple herbicide modes of action can extend residual control, protect yield potential,... Read More

Chip Flory led the Free-for-All with Jim Wiesemeyer, Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney, RealAgriculture. Farm Bill... MCOOL... E15... SNAP and more. Jennifer Shike previewed Farm Journal PORK’s “sow blitz.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas joins us for a few minutes with a Farm Bill/E15 update. The Friday Free-for-all is in full swing today with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Topics include plans to reopen border with Mexico, E15, Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, EPA and SREs and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Years of direct seeding have brought plenty of benefits to prairie farms, but they've also created a challenge that's becoming harder to ignore. Nutrient stratification—the concentration of immobile nutrients near the soil surface—can leave crops short of key nutrients when dry conditions force roots deeper into the soil profile. During this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola... Read More

Every year, soil compaction quietly robs crop yield from field across North America, yet some of the most effective ways to reduce that loss don't require a major equipment upgrade. On this episode of Soil School, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson and independent agronomist Greg Stewart discussed where growers should invest their first $10,000 to reduce... Read More

Typically thought of as a corn issue, western bean cutworm can be a quality robber in edible beans, too, making timely scouting and spray decisions critical to protecting the crop's value. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Edible Bean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how... Read More

This week's Friday Free-for-all with panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture talk about tariffs, Russia and Ukraine, the situation with Iran, trade, Farm Bill and a lot more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), in partnership with RealAgriculture, this week hosted an Ag Policy Exchange webinar analyzing the directional impact of the Halifax Statement coming out of the federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) agricultural ministers' meeting. The session features an interview between Kelvin Heppner and federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald. Minister MacDonald emphasizes... Read More

Corn roots may grow deep, but they don't grow as wide as many growers think. That limited root architecture could be preventing plants from accessing the nitrogen and other nutrients needed to maximize yield. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Stephanie Myslik explains how the typical corn root system influences nutrient... Read More

Visual symptoms only tell part of the story. By the time nutrient deficiencies become obvious in a soybean field, yield potential may already have been affected. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, SGS Crop Science agronomist Jack Legg explains how tissue testing during the reproductive stages can help growers identify nutrient deficiencies, evaluate overall... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.