Kubota is looking ahead to a more stable and connected future for the farm equipment industry, says Todd Stucke, chairman of Kubota Tractor Corporation and deputy of the machinery and customer solutions divisions in Japan. Speaking at this year’s Kubota Connect, Stucke highlights how global trends, from advancing technology to shifting market conditions, are reshaping... Read More
Year: 2025
Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Agronomic Monday episode of the show! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Autumn Barnes of Alberta Canola for a spotlight interview on Alberta Canola's new research survey for Alberta farmers and agronomists! Then, Peter Johnson joins Lyndsey Smith on the show to discuss fall cereal for... Read More
Technology and innovation have always been a key part of moving agriculture forward, and now another technology, that of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to disrupt the sector. While there are always rules and regulations required with new technology advancements, Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says there are real benefits... Read More
Count on exceptional yields and clean fields “Fall is a great time of year to get some perspective on what happened in the field in 2025,” says Tim Darragh, Canola Technical Strategy Lead at Bayer Crop Science. “What happened that you weren’t expecting?” Growers reported that some weeds broke through this year. “That’s not surprising... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Amber Bell and Jack Payne on fall weed control Greg Cherewyk, with Pulse Canada, on trade with India and China Darcy Pawlik, new chair of Ag in the Classroom Canada Eric Olson, with MNP, with a product spotlight... Read More
Thank you for tuning in to today's edition of RealAg Radio with your occasional host, Lyndsey Smith. On today's edition of the show, Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland with MNP. Up for discussion: Farmland ownership and the many sides to keeping pension plans out; India and China's demand for... Read More
Since John Deere rolled out See & Spray in 2021, the spot spraying technology continues to evolve and gain a growing foothold on farms across Canada. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Josh Ladd, Deere's go-to-market manager for application, shares where and how the spraying technology is finding a fit... Read More
What impact can fertilizer have when applied to a high-need crop such as potatoes? Research suggests that 50 per cent of potato yield can be attributed to fertilizer inputs that deliver nutrients the crop requires. But not all the nutrients applied in fertilizer are available to the crop — up to 60 per cent can... Read More
The Canadian and Mexican governments made commitments to strengthen cooperation and trade ties in agriculture, as Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald led a delegation to Mexico City and Morelia this week. MacDonald met with Mexico's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, on Tuesday — part of the Canada—Mexico Action Plan 2025-2028 announced last... Read More
Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has maintained operations in North Dakota for 30 years and continues to expand its U.S. footprint. Bourgault sales and marketing vice president Colin Rush says one of the keys to the company's expansion success is its strategic commitment to capacity without complexity. He says the company has carved out a reputation for... Read More