As canola approaches harvest, evaluating crop uniformity is one of the most effective ways to detect underlying yield-robbing diseases. Uneven maturity within the canopy often signals disease pressure that can choke off plants prematurely and reduce seed fill. Scouting at the 60% seed colour change stage allows producers to diagnose issues before combining masks the…Read More
Year: 2026
In this episode of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss farm business structures, tax avoidance vs. profitability, and the misuse of overfunded whole life insurance policies as succession plans. Following the introduction, the pair are joined by Andrea Gruza, president at Bonnefield Financial, and Mitchell King from Bonnefield's investment…Read More
Ontario research points to 1.5 inches as the target planting depth for soybeans, but growers have some room to adjust when soil moisture or planting equipment makes hitting that depth difficult. In this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert joins Bernard Tobin…Read More
Growers will have a new tool in the fight against yield-robbing corn rootworm for the 2027 growing season. Opello, from Syngenta Canada, is a liquid, soil-applied insecticide designed to be mixed with liquid starter fertilizer and applied in-furrow at planting. The product is registered for control of corn rootworm as well as wireworms, and the... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. Today on the show, Shaun is joined by Craig Johnson of Farm Credit Canada, Justin Miller of Black Earth Humics and Kenny Piecharka of KWS Seeds Canada. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:10 - Craig Johnson of FCC 14:34 - Craig Johnson of... Read More
Hold onto your hats! Ontario got a taste of Western Canadian wind this week, and it left a trail of crop damage in its wake. On this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down the severe weather impacts, discusses critical safety measures for pulling out stuck machinery, and dives deep into late-season agronomy... Read More
After 24 years of use, and after careful consideration, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are phasing out AgExpert Analyst. It will no longer be available for purchase after December 31, 2028, allowing current users two years to migrate their existing books to FCC's AgExpert Accounting program. Krista Kilback, director of AgExpert for FCC, joins RealAgriculture's Lyndsey... Read More
Massey Ferguson is expanding its planter lineup with a new split- and narrow-row offering aimed at farms looking for core precision planting technology, flexible configurations, and practical capacity. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, AGCO marketing manager Jason Lee joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin for a walkaround of the new Massey Ferguson N-Series split/narrow... Read More
Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) has appointed Jasmine Fraser as its new sheep extension specialist. In the role, Fraser will provide technical leadership, producer education, and knowledge transfer to help Ontario sheep producers improve productivity, animal welfare, flock health, and overall farm sustainability. Her work will also support OSF’s goal of meeting 50 per cent of... Read More
Following a Labour Day weekend posting more AI-generated images and maps trolling Canada on social media, President Trump signed five executive proclamations targeting Canadian exports on Tuesday. As part of the new measures, the White House is converting 50 per cent duties into total U.S. import bans on some Canadian dairy and alcoholic beverages. Quick... Read More