Kaylie Krys did not think she would one day end up teaching at the college that kicked off her post-secondary education. Through practicing public speaking and judging with both 4-H and at the club level in college, Krys has combined her interest in rangeland management and livestock with new technology and leveraged both into a... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Fall weed control; Eastern Canada corn harvest; and, Checking your bins. Also, hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Allana Lewchuk of... Read More

Over its 244-year history, Lemken has built a strong reputation for manufacturing tillage tools and in recent years the company has expanded its production to include seeders and planters. In this report from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock, Ont., Lemken marketing specialist Ivor Bernatsky discusses how the evolution of the company is reflected in... Read More

A new AI- powered app by Brilliant Harvest is working to fill the communication gap that younger generation-led farm businesses are looking for. Remi Schmaltz, CEO of Brilliant Harvest, explains that the customizable virtual help desk fills another really important gap, too — that of readily available expertise even when staff aren’t on the clock.... Read More

In agriculture, finding a new use or market for byproducts is typically a win-win. In the case of canola, the meal created after the oil extraction makes great dairy cattle feed. The oil itself also has several uses, including as cooking oil or as a feedstock for biofuel. In fact, even used canola oil can... Read More

Canada’s diplomatic relationship with India, and India’s relationship with Canada, may have reached a new low this past week, as six diplomats were given eviction notice by the Canadian government. India, in turn, served the same notice on Canadian diplomats in India. First, let’s be clear: any government supporting, coordinating, or perpetrating crimes on Canadian... Read More

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Guest host Lyndsey Smith discusses some of the top news stories including cabinet changes, and is joined by: Chris Vervaet with Canadian Oilseed Processors Association on canola into U.S. biofuel; Hear from Amy Crozier in a spotlight interview for Nutrien Smart Nitrogen; Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture discusses... Read More

There are a multitude of considerations and decisions to make when choosing the right corn hybrid for each field. When silage is the goal, it’s important to consider soil type, environmental conditions, pest pressures, and where possible, an idea of how well corn grew in that field previously. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is in the host seat today and is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) for the RealAg Issues Panel! The trio discusses a number of topics including: Canadian Ministry Cabinet changes; Doing the... Read More

High-capacity combines are finding a fit in edible bean fields as growers look to cover more soy, corn, wheat and edible acres with fewer machines, and also take advantage of their gentler grain handling capabilities. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, host Bernard Tobin rides along with Fred Van Osch of Van Osch... Read More

A competitive advantage in the business world refers to factors that allow a company to produce goods or services for more value than their rivals. It’s when a business is better at making, selling, and ultimately, profiting from a product than their competitors. Canada’s agriculture and food sector, as a whole, has a strong story... Read More

As a young boy, Dr. Charles Vincent loved heading to the family farm just outside of Montreal, Quebec. His fascination with farming led him to start a degree in agronomy, where he instead fell in love with the study of insects, eventually leading to a 40-year career studying agriculture pests for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.... 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: Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Stewart Skinner of Perth County, Ont; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; and, Sarah Weigum of Three Hills, Alta. Also hear from western agronomist... Read More

Two players in the precision ag space have teamed up to create what the collaborators are billing as a new leader in soil health digitization for advanced crop management and climate sustainability. EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forced to deliver farmers services that combine data on pest and disease detection, fertilization, and tillage prescriptions... Read More

The Canadian Grain Commission has announced a new plan for using a large portion of the nine-figure surplus it built between 2013 and 2017 from fees for grain inspection and weighing that were ultimately passed down to farmers. To stop the accumulation, the federal grain industry regulator lowered its fees several times between 2017 and... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this special World Food Day edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Farm Radio International and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Gertrude Nalubinga Mwebaza with Farm Radio International, and Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee for a panel discussion. They discuss: The diversity of agriculture... Read More

There isn’t any one thing that creates a healthy soil. Instead, building soil health and resiliency takes a combination of plant growth, nutrient additions, and careful management. Turns out, it’s not just building organic matter that adds to this dynamic —  growing high yielding crops is also key part of nutrient cycling and productive soil.... Read More

The N-P-K conversation – nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium – is the focus of most crop nutrient management discussions. But there’s another macronutrient that’s hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. Sulphur is an essential nutrient required by all crops for optimum production, says Karl Wyant, director of agronomy for... Read More

In Episode 14 of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss this year’s challenging harvest, from managing unpredictable weather to empowering the team through cross-training and delegation. They talk about the role of guilt in farm decision-making, how to step back and let your team shine, and whether the “post-harvest... Read More

A fungicide application can have a significant impact on final winter wheat yields. That’s according to the latest report from the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee (OCCC) which reveals that fungicides, in 2024 trials, delivered an average 12 to 13 bushels per acre yield advantage when compared to the same variety without a fungicide application. University... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Wheat planting and droning on seed; Corn in cold temperatures; Fall weed control and more! Also, hear a spotlight interview... Read More

Dale Cowan has seen a lot of changes in agronomy and its application over his career. Well known for his exploration of new technology, the AGRIS Co-operative agronomy strategy manager and member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame gets excited when he discusses the benefits digital technology is bringing to the practice of agronomy.... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan policy priorities ahead of the provincial election. Haney is then joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the impact of Hurricane Milton on the phosphate industry; Tyler Schau of AgMarket.net on the canola market... Read More

Steady to higher seems to be the common theme in the majority of cattle markets throughout North America. In the southern U.S., it looks like the trades are going to come in steady to one higher and the north is pretty steady with last week, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this... Read More