Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show: 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - David Bexte, Conservative MP on Canadian competitiveness and reducing hurdles. 6:35 - Jim Vannett of Bourgault for a spotlight interview. 25:10 - Bill Prybylski of APAS on land ownership rules in Saskatchewan.... Read More
Year: 2026
The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation to support the expansion of agricultural production in the Clay Belt region of northern Ontario and implement measures to streamline red tape in the agri-food industry. Within the overarching changes is a plan to introduce a Farmland Security Act to restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland. If passed,... Read More
Drones and virtual fencing are quickly moving from concept to practical ranch tools, and the combination could fundamentally change how cattle are managed across large landscapes. Speaking at the first Ag Drone Summit in Camrose, Alta., Dr. John Church of Thompson Rivers University says both virtual fencing collars and drone technology have reached a tipping... Read More
It’s go-time across Ontario, but the window isn’t exactly wide open. Between wet fields in Ontario, drought in parts of the U.S., and even a hard freeze out west, this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word covers just how variable spring conditions can be. From nitrogen timing decisions to weed pressure already baked into yield potential, Peter... Read More
Canada’s push to expand trade relationships is picking up speed, but not all deals are being met with equal enthusiasm—particularly when it comes to beef imports. Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), says that renewed negotiations between Canada and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, raises significant concerns for... Read More
After an introduction featuring Ryan Denis from the What the Futures podcast, John Deere’s inaugural CTO, Jahmy Hindman, joins Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert for a conversation on farming, technology, and how the two combine. They cut through the noise around AI and ag tech and get into what’s actually changing on the farm. From... Read More
A U.S. Department of Justice probe into the beef industry is drawing attention to long-standing concerns around cattle pricing and market transparency. The DOJ has launched a criminal antitrust investigation into alleged price manipulation and anticompetitive conduct. In this interview on RFDTV's Market Day Report, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the implications of the... Read More
Regulatory reform and red tape reduction are up for discussion in Ottawa right now, but questions remain about whether that urgency is translating into meaningful change for Canadian agriculture, says Pierre Petelle, president and CEO of CropLife Canada. Earlier this month, Health Canada announced that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) would be renamed the... Read More
Monette Group — one of North America's largest farm enterprises — has entered creditor protection, as of April 21, 2026. 18 Monette-related companies are listed under an initial order obtained from the Court of King's Bench of Alberta under the Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act (CCAA). The initial order provides a stay of proceedings until May... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by: Pierre Petelle of CropLife Canada on action and regulatory reform; Allison Wilkinson of Albaugh Canada for a spotlight interview; Laura Hatcher of Cargill on processing, crushing and renewable diesel; and, Tyler... Read More