Early-season fungicide decisions can set the tone for winter wheat performance—but timing, tank mixes, and weather all play a role in getting the most out of that first pass. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington in the field near Woodstock, Ont., to... Read More
Year: 2026
As edible bean growers look ahead to the 2026 season, lessons from last year’s crop — and early signals from the marketplace — are shaping management decisions across both Western and Eastern Canada. In this first episode of the 2026 Edible Bean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin connects with Manitoba Agriculture pulse and soybean specialist Dennis... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Norm Sutherland of Syngenta and Warren Bills of MNP to discuss sales relationships, team approaches to agronomy, communication, what the data says and how AI and tech is shaping client/retail/farmer relationships. The Agronomists is brought to you by RealAg on the Weekend,... Read More
The Canadian government has temporarily approved emergency use of strychnine for controlling Richardson ground squirrels (RGS) in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Health Minister Marjorie Michel and Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald issued a statement late Monday confirming emergency registration under the Pest Control Act has been granted until November 2027. Strychnine use for RGS —... Read More
Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Gus Ternoey of Grain Farmers of Ontario on encouraging transparency about fertilizer shortages; Andres Reyes Gaige of Acadian Plant Health for a spotlight interview; and, Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to unpack winter wheat survivability, corn... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association has issued a statement on proposed changes to livestock traceability, as currently proposed under Part XV of the Health of Animals regulations, saying: "After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) currently proposed... Read More
Working with family on the farm can create unique challenges, particularly when personal relationships and business responsibilities overlap. Questions around roles, expectations, and accountability can become more complicated when spouses, parents, and children are all part of the same operation. Nicole Davis of UnCommon Farms works with farms across North America on these issues, drawing... Read More
By Cam Dahl "Agriculture and food production in Canada can be key in mitigating these threats. To seize the opportunity, we need to present governments with united and consistent policy solutions." A former boss of mine told me something that has stuck with me for 25 years: “Often you have a choice between being seen... Read More
RealAgriculture and Bayer Crop Science Canada are partnering to create a national conversation on the future of canola, launching a multi-episode series on RealAg Radio beginning March 31. The multi-episode conversation series will bring industry experts and farmers together to tackle real challenges and opportunities in the Canadian canola value chain. The Future of Canola... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend! On this week’s show: Graeme Crosbie of FCC discusses the current challenges in farm economics; Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins the show for a beef market update; and, host Shaun Haney breaks down the FCC land value report. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More