Year: 2025

One of the things I love about Canada is our language. We have officially bilingual provinces, two official languages, we have Prairie-isms (ask me what a dainty tray is!) and regional dialects (hellllooo, Newfoundland). I've lived in four provinces, but I grew up in Manitoba. The differences between provinces' language can sometimes be subtle, like... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Bushels & Bytes podcast, brought to you by the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN). In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jen Wright, executive director of the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), to explore the intersection of technology, labour shortages, and... Read More

An ideal canola stand starts with a dialled-in seeding rate, known seed survival rates, a steady seeding pass, and protection from pests. Putting all the pieces together requires making key decisions at each point in the process. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Chris Manchur of the Canola Council... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to cover some agronomic topics including: Stripe rust; Disease resistance ratings; Cold temps and corn; and, Planter vs drill decisions for beans. Also hear a clip from a recent Canola School... Read More

With global grain trade facing headwinds from high prices and shifting customer demands, U.S. wheat is pushing forward with a dual focus: secure emerging demand while reinforcing its reputation for quality. In this interview from Washington, D.C., Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Ralph Loos of U.S. Wheat Associates. Loos explains how the organization is... Read More

With the threat of tariffs on the table across many industries right now, the cattle industry is one keeping a close eye on how the Trump administration is handling global trade, says the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). In this interview recorded at Washington Watch, held by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), Ethan... Read More

By Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, on the eve of a new cabinet The arrival of a new Minister of Agriculture in a new government with a new mandate creates a new opportunity for Canadian agriculture. Like other resource sectors over the last decade, agriculture has struggled to address its... Read More

Farmers have been busy this spring applying phosphorus fertilizers such as diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP) that stimulate root development, help create uniform and earlier crop maturity, strengthen stalks and influence a host of other crop growth factors. But a lot needs to happen for the essential nutrient to move from raw phosphate to... Read More

The United States Department of Agriculture is suspending all live cattle movement out of Mexico into the U.S. due to the risk of new world screwworm infection. Ag secretary Brooke Rollins announced Sunday, May 11, that no live cattle, horses, or bison would be permitted into the U.S. effective immediately, due to the "continued and... Read More

The math adds up: Greg Stewart retools your understanding of how to drive corn yield. It’s no secret, achieving high yielding corn is a complex process that requires multiple decisions at critical points throughout the growing season. The good news is that Greg Stewart with Syngenta Canada can put you in the driver’s seat to... Read More