Year: 2025

As wheat crops across Ontario break dormancy and get growing in earnest, farmers and agronomists need to be on alert for symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies — particularly manganese. On this week’s Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson dug deep into why manganese matters, why timing is critical when correcting a deficiency,... Read More

From hoses and wiring, to metering and closing wheels, there's no shortage of system checks pre-seeding or planting. But there's more to do than just check for wear and tear, as leveling and dialing in seeding rates are critical for this most important pass. On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined... Read More

Canadian trade-dependent agricultural stakeholders are keeping a close eye on the political turbulence in Washington, D.C., as cross-border trade dynamics with the United States continue to evolve. A recent delegation trip by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) to the U.S. capitol revealed a cautious but strategic atmosphere surrounding the future of agricultural trade—and a... 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 Q&A, including: Fertilizing a forage rye crop; Fixing manganese deficiency; and, Addressing winter kill. Hear a spotlight interview with Marijke Vanderlaan for Syngenta Canada. In the extended... Read More

Case IH will use artificial intelligence (AI) to add boundary creation capabilities to its FieldOps program for 2026. The Wisconsin-based machinery manufacturer launched FieldOps last year to deliver an all-in-one operations management solution that it says will empower operators to manage and visualize their fleet at anytime from anywhere. In this report from Commodity Classic... Read More

K-Hart Industries, a Saskatchewan-based manufacturer of no-till seeding equipment, has announced a collaboration with NEXAT, a German-developed, self-driving farm machine that streamlines fieldwork and reduces soil compaction. K-Hart's mission is to support farmers with machines that increase productivity while promoting the long-term sustainability of agriculture, says Arvinder Jabal, CEO of K-Hart Industries in a recent... Read More

Planning without numbers is like flying blind, and farm transition planning is no different. Before going too far in the farm succession or continuation process, it's critical to understand the value of the farm asset as that figure sets the stage for the rest of the process. According to Derryn Shrosbree, CEO of 33seven Continuity... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey with Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on the trade issues between U.S. and Canada; Hear a spotlight interview with Marijke Vanderlaan for Syngenta on PGR decisions; and, Hear some thoughts about the agriculture... Read More

Weidmann's T6025 telehandler measures less than two metres in height and width, but a six metre boom and 2.5-tonne cargo capacity gives it the versatility to stack high and carry a load in chicken barns, dairy farms and beef operations. In this report from the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford, Ont., Frontier Sales and Equipment... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, PEI.; Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ont.; Landon Friesen of Crystal City, Man.; and, Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask. Also hear from Tammy... Read More