In today’s large-scale farm operations, reliable communication is as critical as well-maintained equipment. In conversation with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney, Caileigh Peterson, radio safety manager with Midland, explains how modern two-way radios are helping farms overcome poor cell service and challenges to communication in the field. Peterson notes that, unlike cell phones, “you don’t... Read More
Year: 2025
Welcome to this Friday Edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! On today’s edition of the RealAg Issues Panel, Shaun Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture as they discuss: Mark Carney building a relationship with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada/Mexico trade; The return of parliament and... Read More
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations ahead of the first formal review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA or USMCA) in 2026. "As we prepare for the joint review of CUSMA, we want to hear directly from Canadians. Their views will help us ensure that this agreement continues to reflect our national priorities,... Read More
As global trade dynamics shift and competition intensifies, Canada Beef is doubling down on its efforts to diversify export markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Eric Bienvenue, president and CEO of Canada Beef, outlines how the industry-funded organization is repositioning its strategy to reduce over-reliance on the U.S. market, which currently accounts for 72... Read More
By Heather Watson, executive director, Farm Management Canada It’s no secret that Canada’s farmers are under immense pressure. Battling unpredictable markets, weather extremes, rising input costs, labour shortages, and shifting policies, over 75 per cent of our farmers report feeling overwhelmed by the deep uncertainty of the agricultural sector and the sense of being at... Read More
A proposed tightening of rules by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) for over-the-top dicamba use has sparked concern among agricultural stakeholders, with CropLife Canada calling for greater transparency and earlier scientific dialogue. The PMRA this week released a draft decision proposing dramatic changes to the rules for dicamba, part of a re-evaluation process that... Read More
By Cam Dahl, General Manager, Manitoba Pork Council On September 17th , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) began a 45-day public comment period on the effectiveness and impact of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and public hearings on CUSMA will be held in the U.S. this November. The process to review Canada’s... Read More
WEED-IT continues to refine its precision spraying technology with updates to its user interface and mapping capabilities. The updates were highlighted at Ag in Motion, where Thijs Van Harten of WEED-IT shared what’s new for Canadian growers using the spot-spray system. A major update is the new dash display, which features a streamlined interface and... Read More
During the election this past spring, Prime Minister Mark Carney coined the phrase "elbows up," which grabbed headlines and ultimately led to an amazing election win. Six months later, however, it's Canada's competitors skating with their elbows up, throwing checks to protect its farmers and industry, while Canada is still circling the ice, waiting for... Read More
I’m always grateful for the chance to join other podcasts and dig into the big issues shaping agriculture. Recently, Damian Mason joined me on RealAg Radio to share his insights, and I was glad to return the favour by appearing on his show, The Business of Agriculture. In this episode, Damian dives into why Canada... Read More