The calendar is sliding into the dog days of summer — and grills across the continent are working overtime. That's good news for cattle markets, and to break down the cash prices, cattle movement, and inventory, we've got host of the Beef Market Update Shaun Haney with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. In... Read More
Year: 2025
Bunge's takeover of Viterra is a done deal as of this week. While more than two years have passed since it was announced, there are still some big questions to be answered regarding the integration of the company with the most grain elevators in Canada into the company that owns the most oilseed crushing facilities... Read More
Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! This week, Shaun Haney checks in with producers from across the country for a mid-season update on crop conditions, rainfall (or lack thereof), equipment investments, and Canada Day reflections. On today's show: Jennifer Doelman,... Read More
Fungicide application timing has a way of sneaking up on growers and custom applicators. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, BASF Canada agronomist Ken Currah says with hotter days in late June and early July, the crop can advance rapidly and growers need to be ready to apply fungicides as soon as Canada... Read More
While inflation fears and tariff threats have dominated headlines, the real forces shaping agricultural markets may lie elsewhere, says Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with StoneX. In a one-on-one interview with Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, Suderman described 2025’s economic performance as unexpectedly stable. “The economy as a whole is fairly resilient right now... Read More
It's pretty safe to say that the evolution of electric fencing has been a game changer when it comes to giving farmers and ranchers cost-effective, flexible solutions for rotational grazing, riparian protection, and keeping wildlife out of bale yards. While putting up an electric fence sounds like a straightforward process, there are a lot of... Read More
Happy Canada Day! It's time for this week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word! This week, host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson reflects on national pride, agricultural progress, and offers a packed episode full of timely agronomy updates, from yield highlights and crop stage tips to weather-driven challenges and in-field observations. Here’s what you’ll hear in this... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX; Anthony Parker of CFIA; and, Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven. Stick around for the RealAg Radio podcast bonus segment where Kelvin Heppner is joined by Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada to discuss... Read More
A new edition of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) will be available to Ontario farmers starting July 14, 2025. The updated EFP marks the fifth edition of the program since it was first published in 1993. The new edition reflects current regulatory requirements and latest science on best management practices, including links to new tools... Read More
The takeover of Viterra by Bunge is complete, just over two years since it was first announced and just two weeks after clearing the final approval in China. On Wednesday, Bunge Global SA announced the merger with Viterra Limited officially closed, marking the creation of giant global agribusiness. "Today is a defining moment for our... Read More