The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has decided to delay new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer that were set to take effect this summer. The agency says it has extended the compliance promotion period for bulk fertilizers from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 to allow for "additional time for discussion with industry on... Read More
Year: 2026
Geopolitical drama and policy uncertainty are once again driving volatility across commodity markets, leaving farmers to interpret fast-moving signals that don’t always tell the full story. To unpack how to navigate war-influenced markets Shaun Haney speaks with Arlan Suderman of StoneX to discuss how global conflict, biofuel policy, and trade dynamics are shaping grain and... Read More
Unpredictability continues to define insect pressure in Prairie lentil crops, and new research is helping growers better understand when — and if — action is needed. In this episode of Pests & Predators, host Shaun Haney is joined by University of Saskatchewan researchers Sean Prager and Teresa Aguiar-Cordero to unpack how pest dynamics, economic thresholds,... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Guy Ash of METOS and Jonathan Zettler of Fieldwalker Agronomy to discuss using weather data to drive agronomy decisions. What tools are out there? What can't we predict well? How are farmers and agronomists adapting decision making to include data points? All... Read More
Getting wheat seed ready for seeding starts well before the drill hits the field, and taking the right steps early can set the tone for the entire growing season. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Beth Brown, customer solutions lead with Bayer, walks through a three-step approach to preparing wheat seed for success. The... Read More
Farmland values in Canada held steady in 2025, but the headline number masks a more complex and uneven market. Farm Credit Canada’s latest report, published March 24, shows a national average increase of 9.3 per cent, the same as last year, but regional dynamics and economic pressures are beginning to reshape buyer behaviour. To dive... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Don Scribner of TerraClear to talk about TerraScout technology; Albert Tenuta of OMAFA, and Alison Robertson of Iowa State University on weather calling the shots on diseases; Marijke Vanderlaan of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview;... Read More
By Tyler McCann Was Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister an epic fail? According to the RealAg audience it was. But last week on the Issues Panel, we largely agreed that he reset the policy agenda, is doing well politically, but is struggling to deliver actual outcomes. So why do farmers seem so dissatisfied,... Read More
Innovation in crop inputs continues to accelerate, and for producers weighing return on investment on every acre, the focus is shifting toward efficiency — getting more out of existing fertility and crop protection programs without adding complexity. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Jake Walker, director of marketing... Read More
Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing a policy change that could expand the use of drones for pesticide application, with consultations closing Wednesday, March 25. The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions. Rather than... Read More