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Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s show, Haney is joined by Kaia Fossheim of AgSafe Alberta for a spotlight interview and Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. Also on today’s show, Haney breaks down the federal budget... Read More

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

Farmers are generating more data than ever before, but turning that information into timely, practical agronomic decisions remains a challenge. AGRIS Co-operative is looking to bridge that gap by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its digital agriculture strategy. In this RealAgriculture interview, Bernard Tobin catches up with AGRIS Co-operative senior agronomist and agronomy strategy manager... Read More

Cattle markets are facing another tough week, with falling prices, heavier carcass weights, and backed-up feedlots adding pressure as the fall calf run continues. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to break down a challenging week across the cattle complex. Wasko... Read More

Early-stage technology and intellectual property often face a steep climb toward commercialization in the Canadian agriculture and food sectors. A new initiative aims to bridge that gap by offering innovators both prize capital and venture support to turn viable concepts into operating companies. Carrot Ventures AgTech Studio has partnered with XPRIZE Canada Hub to launch... 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, Shaun Haney, is joined by Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ontario; Jonny de Matos of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Korey Peters of Randolph, Manitoba; Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alberta; and Pioneer agronomist... Read More

This week's meeting of Canadian and Chinese government delegates delivered tariff relief on Canadian canola meal, pulses, and seafood until the end of 2028, but the pork sector remains excluded from the breakthrough. While other agricultural commodities celebrate extended preferred status, Canadian pork processors continue to navigate steep trade barriers that erode market share across... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FCC AgExpert! On today’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Craig Johnston of FCC, Landon Fahlman of FCC Ag Expert for a spotlight interview, and German Farmer Jana Gäbert on being the 2026 recipient of the Kleckner Global Farm Leader Award... Read More

Welcome to Wheat Pete’s Word for Wednesday, November 4th! In what host Peter Johnson calls one of his longest episodes yet, the show opens with an urgent reminder to prioritize farm safety as harvest and field operations wrap up. Johnson then delves into the nuances of crop sequencing versus simple rotations, shares listener field observations... Read More

Ontario's winter wheat crop continues to benefit from an unusually warm fall, with favourable growing conditions giving both early- and late-planted fields additional time to develop before winter. In this episode of Wheat School, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson walks a wheat field near Woodstock, Ont., as he assesses what he's seeing across the…Read More

Post-harvest moisture across the Prairies often triggers a heavy green flush across stubble fields, leaving growers to weigh whether to pull the sprayer out or leave it parked. While seeing green can tempt producers into rapid action, effective fall weed management comes down to weed staging, weather cues, and species prioritization. In this episode of…Read More

  What does agricultural education need to look like to meet the demands of modern farming? In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are joined by Drs. Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, and Keith Willoughby, dean of the Edwards School of Business at…Read More

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is bringing you conversations from the One Ag event in Calgary, Alberta! Joining Lyndsey on today’s show are Wilson Acton of Tallgrass Ventures to discuss coordinating the event, Collin Phillips of Verdex Cap, Lindsey Skabar of IIF... Read More

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and U.S. President Donald Trump are sending their trade teams back to the negotiation table after "constructive discussions" last week. President Trump also acknowledged in media interviews that trade talks were back on with Canada. Canada walked away from the negotiating table in late August after last minute concessions... Read More

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Horst Bohner of OMAFA and Henry Prinzen of Maizex to talk about building bigger beans, including emergence, nutrient management, disease management, AND double crop results from this year! The Agronomists is brought to you by Pulse School, How Could I Know? podcast, and RealAg... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey hosts a great line up of interviews done by Bern Tobin, Amber Bell and Shaun Haney, including Andria Carlyon of Gateway Research Organization to talk about what's left behind after pulses, Ken Schaus of Schaus Land and Cattle Company... Read More

Canola growers across Western Canada faced a rollercoaster growing season marked by relentless rain in parts of Alberta, mid-summer heat and drought across the brown soil zone, and mounting disease pressure through the black soil zone. Despite weekly agronomist yield estimates trending downward all season, Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the... Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s show, Haney is joined by Mike Palmier of MNP for a product spotlight, Krissy Fiddler to talk about Agri-Trade, and Anne Wasko for a Beef Market Update. Also on today’s show, Shaun Haney talks about Crown land... Read More

Despite downward pressure on U.S. cattle prices, the Canadian beef market continues to hold its own as the fall calf run picks up steam. With tighter supplies, signs of heifer retention, and strong exports, producers are navigating a market where decisions made today could have big implications for years to come. In this week's Beef... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Evan Shout of the Truth About Ag Podcast to talk about Monette Farms, the ECCC clean fuel regulation amendment, the Bank of Canada Raising Rates and more!... Read More

On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney explores why cybersecurity has become an essential pillar of farm risk management alongside weather and markets. Featuring Eugene Ng and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, this episode delves into how cybercriminals actively exploit trust-based rural relationships through fraudulent invoices, compromised email accounts, and…Read More

Rising interest rates and persistent energy costs are combining to tighten margins across Canadian farm operations. While headline inflation sits above target, mixed economic signals continue to challenge both central bankers and farm managers navigating an uncertain economic landscape. In this interview, Farm Credit Canada’s chief economist Craig Johnston joins Shaun Haney to break down... 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, Shaun Haney, is joined by Chad Mader, Lake Hurst, Ontario; Warren McCutcheon, based in Carman, Manitoba; Mike Beckie, based in Davidson, Saskatchewan; Rudy Meier, based in Fraser Valley, B.C.; and Pioneer... Read More

What if corn growers could reduce nitrogen applications while maintaining yields — or even pushing them higher? That's the potential Ken Schaus is exploring as he puts autonomous nitrogen application robots to work on his farm in Bruce County, Ont. In this episode of Profitable Practices, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin visits Schaus Land and Cattle Company…Read More

Did you know an 1894 wheat variety called Johnson once topped the Ottawa trial plots? It sure did, and with that, welcome to this October 28th edition of Wheat Pete’s Word! In this episode, RealAgriculture resident agronomist Peter Johnson dives into winter cereal issues across Ontario, the provincial corn DON survey results, and corn shrink... Read More

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Brian Rossnagel! Haney and Dr. Rossnagel discuss Dr. Rossnagel’s career, accomplishments and contributions to agriculture, especially in the areas of barley and oat genetics. Haney and Dr.... Read More

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this special episode celebrating ten years of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to look back on and celebrate the show's last ten years! Also on today's show, Shaun Haney is joined by RealAg Radio producer... Read More

An extended, open autumn across Eastern Canada creates ideal conditions for fieldwork, but it also gives problem weeds a window to develop. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith catches up with resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to analyze fall weed management strategies, isolated high deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in corn, and the physiological mechanics behind... Read More

Bourgault is looking to help growers cover more acres without adding transportation challenges with the introduction of its new CDi50, a 50-foot frame-mounted air seeder designed to combine field productivity, transport flexibility and multiple seeding and fertilizer placement options. In this report from the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin catches up... Read More

Jana Gäbert never set out to become an agricultural advocate. She just wanted to be a farmer. But as public criticism of large-scale and conventional agriculture grew in Germany, Gäbert felt compelled to speak up. Nearly seven years later, her advocacy has taken her to the European Parliament, and she has been named the 2026... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FMC Biologicals! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to talk fall weed control, harvest conditions in Ontario and more! Also on today's show, Smith is joined by Erin Burton of FMC for a Spotlight... Read More

Drone technology is rapidly expanding its role in agriculture, giving growers new ways to assess crop conditions, make agronomic decisions and apply crop protection products. But as drones become larger, faster, and more capable, ensuring accurate and effective applications remains a priority. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture's Bernard... Read More

Balancing rising input costs with long-term agronomic sustainability remains a critical priority across Canadian agriculture. As farm economics tighten and some acreage reaches natural rotational boundaries, driving yield and efficiency requires a holistic approach to top yields and profitability, rather than single-product fixes. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Joel Johnson, the newly... Read More

Selecting the right canola hybrid involves far more than simply chasing the highest yield numbers on a broad trial sheet. As field conditions, disease risks, and growing environments vary across the Canadian Prairies, matching specific genetics to individual field challenges is becoming an essential agronomic practice. In this episode of the Canola PODcast, host Shaun…Read More

What happens below the soil surface after a pulse crop is harvested can have a significant impact on fertility decisions for the following growing season. While the combine may be finished its work, the roots left behind are still contributing to what's happening in the soil. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Andria Carlyon,…Read More

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend! On this week’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by farmer Edgar Hammermeister, based in Alameda, Saskatchewan, for a farm update; Kate Sauser of the Grain Growers of Canada to talk about what the Grain Growers of Canada are pushing for in Washington, D.C.;... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel! 00:00 - Coming up… 01:33 - RealAg Issues Panel 14:33 - RealAg Issues Panel 25:42 - RealAg Issues... Read More

Ontario corn growers will have a new opportunity to dig deeper into crop performance in 2027 as the Ontario Corn Agronomy Network (OCAN) prepares to expand following its first-year pilot project. Building on the success of the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) for wheat, OCAN is designed to help growers better understand how their…Read More

Welcome to episode six of the Future of Canola Series on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Bayer Crop Science! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Arvel Lawson of Bayer, and farmers Fiona Jochum and Jake Leguee to talk about what younger farmers need from profitability and opportunities surrounding the crop... Read More

For canola growers in northwest Saskatchewan, a season of frequent rainfall and humid conditions has created an ideal environment for sclerotinia to thrive. With increased disease pressure contributing to lodging, brittle stems, and yield losses, managing infected fields has become another challenge at harvest. Quinton Cubbon, crop extension specialist with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture and…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, Shaun Haney, is joined by Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ontario; Jason Seed of New Liskeard, Ontario; Edgar Hammermeister of Alameda, Saskatchewan; Jack Froese of Winkler, Manitoba; and Pioneer agronomist Gerda Dalton!... Read More

Crop yields continue to trend higher across North America, but soil fertility reserves are quietly paying the bill. Newly summarized five-year soil test trends from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) show that crop nutrient removal is steadily outpacing fertilizer applications in many situations. In this episode of Soil School, we catch up with Tryston Beyrer, field…Read More

From massive corn kernels, to harvest yield variations, frost concerns, and crucial soil health insights, there’s plenty to cover in this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word! Host Peter Johnson breaks down what’s happening in fields across Ontario, from massive corn kernel size to variable moisture levels and DON toxin risks. He also addresses frost impacts... Read More

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has announced Kate Sauser as interim executive director. Sauser steps into the role following the resignation of Bruce Burrows. Grain Growers of Canada is the national voice of Canadian grain farmers, representing over 100,000 producers through 15 national, provincial and regional grower groups. “Kate brings a strong understanding of the... Read More

Harvest 2026 is finally in the books, and co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are back together to unpack a season that tested equipment, patience and people. From challenging weather conditions and a drawn-out harvest to the decision to purchase a ninth combine, Kristjan shares what worked, what didn't, and what the team learned along…Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today, Shaun Haney is joined by Justin Shephard of FCC to discuss farm profitability issues, Mike Palmier of MNP for a spotlight interview, and Kate Sauser of the Grain Growers of Canada to talk CUSMA and pesticide labelling. Also on today’s show, Haney unpacks listener feedback... Read More

Farmers remain among the most trusted sources of information about Canada's food system, but when Canadians have questions about agriculture, they're increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. That shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for farmers and food industry organizations looking to build public trust. At the Canadian Centre for Food... Read More

Establishing cover crops after corn harvest can be a challenge for Ontario growers, especially when late harvests and unpredictable fall weather leave little time for seeding. But drone seeding into standing corn offers an opportunity to get cover crops established earlier, extend the growing season, and expand cover crop acres. In this episode of Farming…Read More

In an industry where success is often measured by individual animal performance or total head count, Arron and Shane Nerbas take a different approach: cattle and beef are the byproducts of growing high-quality grass. This episode of Profitable Practices takes us to Nerbas Bros. Angus, in the scenic Assiniboine River valley near Shellmouth, Manitoba. As…Read More

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Dr. Mario Tenuta of the University of Manitoba and Christine Brown of OMAFA to talk about the value of manure in crop rotation, the ideal time to apply manure, managing N losses, and how to determine release rates! The Agronomists is brought to you... Read More