Weeds are a constant thorn in the side of pulse producers, but some are proving especially tough to take down. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP AgIntellect, discusses what makes certain weeds so difficult to kill, and how pulse producers can manage them. Palmier explains that overwintering... Read More
Year: 2025
Global wheat markets surged this week following a surprising downgrade in U.S. winter and spring wheat crop ratings. What does it mean for the overall wheat market direction? For this RealAg Market Update, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney is joined by Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy. The USDA dropped its winter wheat rating from... Read More
Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio. On this Wednesday edition of the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy on the canola and wheat markets; and, Chad Roberts of Workplace Safety Prevention Services on creating a plan for safely handling large animals. Haney also unpacks policy... Read More
What a wild ride for the end of May! From dust storms and wet fields to yellow corn and exploding rust, this week’s episode of Wheat Pete's Word is packed with real-time crop updates, disease alerts, and timely fertility lessons. Host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson covers all these topics, plus a unique sheep-and-goat grazing trial... Read More
Move over, Greenbelt, the Foodbelt has entered the chat. Ontario is losing farmland at an alarming rate of about 319 acres a day, according to provincial data. That’s equivalent to losing an area the size of Kingston every year, says Mike Schreiner, leader of the Ontario Green Party and MPP for Guelph. Losing farmland risks... Read More
Large animal handling remains one of the most hazardous aspects of livestock farming, with unpredictable animal behaviour, high-stress situations, and physical strength creating the potential for serious injuries. From vaccinations to transport, planning and preparation are critical for protecting both animals and handlers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More
In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Dustin Duncan, former Saskatchewan MLA and cabinet minister, to talk about what it’s really like behind the scenes of provincial politics. Elected at just 26 and serving under both Brad Wall and Scott Moe, in this podcast Duncan... Read More
When it comes to winter wheat, fusarium head blight (FHB) likes lots of spring moisture but cool temperatures can slow development of the disease. Cool and wet weather are two things Ontario's wheat crop has seen plenty of in 2025. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Mike Schreiner of Ontario Greens to talk about a private member’s bill that looks to create a food belt in Ontario; Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag for a spotlight interview; Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven for a... Read More
An unnamed buyer has signed an agreement to purchase the former Merit Functional Foods plant protein processing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The plant has sat vacant since Merit entered receivership in early 2023, owing $95 million to its two main creditors — Export Development Canada (EDC) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC). After discussions with multiple... Read More