Year: 2025

We’ve received some inquiries about our lack of coverage related to Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC). It is not beyond reason for you to wonder why, since RealAgriculture has always prided itself on being at the forefront of stories like this. There has been speculation surrounding our lack of coverage, and we want to set... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris White with the Canadian Meat Council on his recent trip to China and the opportunity for meat exports; Steve Larouque with Nuffield Canada on the new application window; An interview from the Canadian Dairy XPO with Dr. Shari... Read More

Farm transition and succession planning are two of the most avoided yet critical discussions for family farms. In this candid and solution-focused episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney welcomes back renowned farm family coach and author Elaine Froese to break down the roots of procrastination and explore how to move... Read More

Plant ‘25 is roaring ahead, and Wheat Pete is bringing a jam-packed episode of this week's Wheat Pete's Word with sharp agronomy insights, listener Q&A, and a dash of international agronomic context. From nitrogen strategies to manganese myths and root-zone revelations, this week’s podcast is all about making timely, informed decisions in spring. Have a... Read More

Amid mounting global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical allegiances, the U.S.-Canada trade relationship is facing critical tests — and its stability may hinge on political timing here at home. Speaking on RealAg Radio Tuesday, Washington policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer painted a high-stakes picture of U.S. trade policy in flux. While U.S. officials escalate pressure on trade... Read More

Spring is an exciting — and busy — time of year. For some ranchers calving is just coming to a close; for others it may be just starting. There are fences to fix, water systems to install and repair, grazing plans to finalize and cattle to run through the squeeze. Often in the hectic pace... Read More

The two front-runners vying to form the next Government of Canada have both published their party's election platforms, as of Tuesday. When it comes to agriculture and farming-related commitments, there are some common themes in both documents from Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. At a high level, both parties are pledging to reduce... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jim Wiesemeyer, D.C. policy analyst, breaks down what is happening between the U.S. and China's trade war; Chris Iverson in a spotlight interview for Federated Co-operatives Limited; Keith Currie with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on last week's... Read More

Veterinarian Dr. Shari van de Pol and her team at Cattleytics are redefining how AI is used in dairy production. No, van de Pol doesn't have any plans to reconceive artificial insemination, but her agricultural technology firm is tapping into the power of artificial intelligence to enhance the dairy management services it delivers to dairy... Read More

Managing weeds effectively, especially during the critical early stages of crop development, is one of the most important decisions a grower can make. When is that critical stage, and is it possible to get away with a once-over pass, or is a pre-seed burn-off necessary? In this episode of Wheat School, RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell catches... Read More