Welcome back 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: Dan Petker of Norfolk, Ont. Tracy Court of Plumas, Man.; Sarah Weigum of Three Hills, Alta.; Josh Lade of Osler, Sask.; and, Pioneer agronomist Greg Stopps, based in... Read More
Year: 2025
Fall weed control is a pivotal, yet often under appreciated, tool in protecting next season’s crop. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Jack Payne, agronomy solutions manager with South Country Co-op, joins Amber Bell in Olds, Alberta, to discuss how managing winter annuals now can defend against pests, diseases, and yield drag next spring.... Read More
India’s renewed openness to Canadian diplomatic and political connections is welcome news to Canada's pulse industry, even as the value chain continues to grapple with trade-eliminating tariffs with China. Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk says that although the diplomatic relationship with India has been tense, trade there has remained a bright spot for Canadian pulses,... Read More
As the Saskatchewan government begins a review of its rules around farmland ownership, it has updated its regulations to remove an exemption that allowed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to own farmland in the province. Regulatory amendments announced this week by Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also intended to clarify the Farm Land... Read More
Kubota has expanded its Grand L70 Series lineup with the introduction of the L6070, featuring a larger cab and several updates based on customer feedback. Hylke Talsma, product marketing specialist for compact and utility tractors with Kubota, says one of the main changes is the move to standard LED lighting. The L6070 now includes LED... Read More
Welcome to today's edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, broadcasting from Denver, Colorado! On today's edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Fawn Jackson of The Dairy Farmers of Canada on launching a Dairy Hub; Greg Cherewyk of Pulse Canada to discuss relying on China and India in the pulse market;... Read More
Clear, calm communication can make all the difference on a ranch, something Etienne Poulin has learned first-hand from working as a ranch hand across Australia and Canada. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Poulin to talk about what communication looks like from the employee’s side, and how it... Read More
Farmers in the U.S. may soon see emergency relief from Congress as low commodity prices, high input costs, and ongoing trade uncertainty continue to squeeze farm incomes. A proposed US$13 billion aid package is under discussion, but political gridlock in Washington, including a government shutdown, has stalled its release. Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, joined... Read More
The momentum behind biologicals in agriculture is growing. From bioinsecticides to phosphate-solubilizing microbes, biological products are becoming a more strategic part of pulse production, not just for sustainability, but for ROI, says Erin Burton, technical sales manager for biologicals at FMC. Burton joins RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney to break down the biologicals landscape and weigh-in... Read More
Corn harvest, fall crop conditions, and agronomic decisions take centre stage in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. With wild swings in corn yield—even within the same field—subsoil moisture is proving to be a major yield driver. Peter Johnson tackles questions on wheat emergence, tillage timing, cover crop management, and leaf burn risk in this week's... Read More