Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Haney is then joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner both of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. The trio discusses: Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay’s trip… Read More

Markets in the U.S. experienced a bounce this week from the downward trend that they were on due to packers running smaller fed-cattle kills in the last few weeks. That support under the cutout has been supporting the cash markets. The select spread has widened again which continues to confirm that demand for those high… Read More

There’s no two-ways about it: 2025 is going to be a challenging season for farm profitability. It’s anyone’s guess right now what factors could pop up to push the commodity complex higher, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. John Newton, executive head of Terrain, spoke with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at the National Association of… Read More

Speed and flexibility is everything when a farmer is in the middle of harvest and needing to get grain trucks emptied as quickly as possible. The X-Tend on AGI’s swing auger allows for a great level of flexibility by making it so that the grower doesn’t need to move the truck back and forth on… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this special Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded LIVE at Farm Management Canada’s Agriculture Excellence Conference. Shaun Haney is joined by Stuart Person of MNP and board member with Farm Management Canada to discuss farm management skills and more. Haney is then joined by a panel including: Stan Vanderwaal with… Read More

How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter? Does adding nitrogen burn up organic matter or does it actually enhance organic matter levels in farm soils? Earlier this year, Syngenta soil health assessment lead Jordan Wade and Washington State University agronomist Andrew McGuire teamed up to answer that question. After reviewing decades of academic… Read More

All the delicious ways to enjoy beef (hello, BBQ!) are perhaps just one reason why retail demand for beef has remained relatively unshakeable, even in the face of increasing prices. There are, potentially, very good reasons for that — taste and people’s enjoyment of beef are only two factors. One of the driving reasons for… Read More

Agricultural producers have a wide variety of needs and put a lot of demands on their tractors; cattle producers working in corrals and growers working in tight spaces in the farm yard are examples of this. Fendt kept both maneuverability and flexibility in mind when they designed the 600 Series tractors. These tractors, in the… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this special Wednesday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; Jim Wickett of Rosetown, Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta. Also hear from Pioneer Seeds Canada… Read More

Mid-November seems a little late to be spraying in southern Ontario, but the warm temperatures have made for some great opportunities and fall weed control simply works, says Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this latest episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Fall weed control is especially worth it on perennial sow thistle, Canada thistle and on… Read More

Demand for nitrogen fertilizer is relatively stable, given the very clear return on pounds applied. But farmers are looking for ways to scale back input costs, and other macronutrients, such as phosphorus, might be on the chopping block. In addition, large areas of the U.S. have turned wet, further decreasing the amount of fall fieldwork… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday episode of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Geoff Cooper with Renewable Fuels Association on the U.S. biofuel issues and the connection to Canada; Holly Gelech in a spotlight interview for SGS Seed Testing; John Newton with Terrain on farm profitability and an Ag Policy update;… Read More

With herbicide resistance on the rise, the need for more tools in the toolbox is higher than it has ever been, because as Dr. Breanne Tidemann of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says, there are no magic bullets. While any single management strategy is unlikely to be the final solution to herbicide resistance and weeds generally,… Read More

In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, to discuss a critical topic: grain entrapment. This hidden hazard is ever-present in the grain industry and poses a high risk to anyone working in or around grain bins…. Read More

Not all datasets are created equal. Without a check strip or variety to compare to, or if too complicated, or with too few replications, resulting trial numbers can be nearly meaningless when comparing one decision to another. Good data means that farmers and agronomists can choose a practice or change or hybrid with a level… Read More

Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headlands. In this report from Agri-Trade at Red Deer, Alta., Derek Molnar of Degelman Industries discusses the company’s new Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper (HDSR) that he says is built heavy but simplified, is easy-to-use and offers… Read More

The North American renewable fuel industry is waiting for answers from both the outgoing and incoming administrations in the U.S. to big policy questions that will have a major impact on future demand for crops as feedstocks. President-elect Trump’s nominee for leading the Environmental Protection Agency — New York congressman Lee Zeldin — has a history… Read More

Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed was a troublesome chore for growers and agronomists. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough says he hates to sound like a broken record but best… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Josh Linville with StoneX on the fertilizer markets; Charles Baron with FBN on using AI for agronomy; Bergen Nelson with John Deere on harvesting technology to ease pressure on the operator; and, Hear a spotlight interview with… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! Guest host Lyndsey Smith discusses some of the top ag news stories including: The Federal government imposing a binding arbitration on Vancouver and Montreal port strikes; Canada Post strike announcement; and, Some exciting new innovations from Bourgault Industries. Lyndsey is then joined by Brian Voth with… Read More

Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to burnout. Author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe says it’s important for farmers and ranchers to recognize these conditions and take proactive steps to ensure the weight of agriculture doesn’t overwhelm their business and… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies to discuss a number of topics including: The Taylor Swift craze; Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay’s “secret” trip to China to handle the canola anti-dumping investigation; Doug… Read More

Leaping off of the second day of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s event focused on ag policy and sustainability, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney tackles benchmarking; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pressure; and driving change on this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast! Hear from: Tara Drevet, Centre for Agri-Food Benchmarking, who talks about… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Nic Dubuc of Montreal, Que.; Aaron Stevanus of Elmira, Ont.; Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask.; and, John Kowalchuk of Trochu, Alta. Also hear from western agronomist Mike Weir… Read More