Roughly 88 per cent of Canadian farmers still don’t have a continuity plan, and that lack of preparation could leave families facing more than grief in the event of a death or serious injury. That’s the warning from Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven, who joined Shaun Haney in this fourth instalment of a continuity planning series... Read More
Year: 2025
After a stretch of cool, wet weather many corn fields across Ontario have turned yellow, and growers are asking whether it's safe to spray the stressed plants. Retired University of Guelph weed scientist Dr. Peter Sikkema says the reason that corn is tolerant to many herbicides is its ability to rapidly metabolize those herbicides. However,... Read More
It can be rather tempting to throw in one or two extra things in the spray tank when it's time for a pass — time and fuel is precious, after all. But depending on several factors, adding another product or nutrient to the tank can end up costing way more time in sprayer clean-out if... Read More
There is no shortage of inspirational quotes and motivational sayings to encourage us to dream bigger. Failure is not an option! Go big or go home! Opportunity knocks! The truth is, failure is always an option. So is saying no, or giving up on what's not working. Saying no to an opportunity can actually be... Read More
In a unique blend of clean energy and biotechnology, Calgary-based startup Cvictus is “trying to tackle some of the world’s largest issues with our new technologies,” says Katrina Stewart, director of biotechnology and carbon reduction in this interview with RealAgriculture's Amber Bell. Cvictus says it uses a process called enhanced hydrogen recovery to process ultra-deep... Read More
Parliament returns to Ottawa this week after a four-month hiatus that included a prime minister's resignation, a Liberal leadership race, a short-lived cabinet, and an election campaign. As all parliament sittings do, this one will kick off with a speech from the throne. Throne speeches set the tone and direction for the sitting, including an... Read More
Sclerotinia can be a serious threat to your crop. To sustainably manage sclerotinia, the key decision every canola grower must make each year is whether to spray – and when. Sure, moist and hot conditions contribute to a sclerotinia outbreak. But even in a dry year, your risk of infection can still be significant, especially... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade of the University of Calgary on looking ahead at Canada / U.S. trade; Carl deConinck Smith of deConinck Smith Ag Ventures on spot spraying; Lisa Bishop-Spencer of the Canada Center for Food Integrity on promoting... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Today’s show features a spotlight interview with Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag, and host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Mandate letter from Prime Minister Carney; Inter-provincial... Read More
Cattle prices continue to push higher, but the real story may be what’s coming this fall, and how early signs are shaping expectations. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to discuss the latest market movements heading into the U.S. Memorial Day weekend, describing... Read More