The federal government says changes to its Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) aimed at leveling the playing field for Canadian low-carbon fuel producers are still on track, while farm and renewable fuel industry groups want to see a fix as soon as possible. The Carney government first announced its plan to make changes to the CFR... Read More
Year: 2026
Double crop soybeans are showing promising yield potential in Ontario, but new research suggests that choosing the right short-season variety — and getting it planted early enough — can make the difference between a profitable harvest and a crop that never reaches maturity. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin joins Ontario Ministry…Read More
Plots! I got plots! High-yielding soybeans, variable-rate seeding, rotation payoffs, and late-season wheat updates headline this edition of Wheat Pete's Word. In this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down plot results showing 90-plus bushel soybeans, the massive impact of early planting dates, and impressive yield gains from crop rotation. He also tackles... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Brian Voth of Intellifarm to talk markets, Ryan Adams of Life Scientific for a spotlight interview and Alexandre Mattard-Michaud of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) on the impact of tariffs on ag equipment manufacturers! Also on today’s... Read More
Equipment manufacturers met with Canadian lawmakers last week to share on-the-ground accounts of how trade friction and tariffs are straining cross-border operations. As Alexandre Mattard-Michaud, director of government relations in Canada for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), explains in this interview, the primary value of the group's 2026 Ottawa Hill Day was giving company... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! In today’s edition, Haney unpacks this month’s Ag Tractor and Combine Report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko for a Beef Market Update, Devin Lammers of TerraClear for a spotlight interview, and Mark Alberts and... Read More
Canada is getting older, more multicultural, and more suburban, while its political landscape becomes increasingly unpredictable. For the country’s food system, those changes are reshaping who Canadians trust, what they worry about, and how agriculture needs to communicate with consumers. At the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s 2026 Public Trust Summit at Toronto, RealAgriculture’s Bernard... Read More
The University of Guelph has named Paul Hoekstra as its first executive director, agri-food strategy and partnership. He will begin serving in the new role Nov. 9. Hoekstra most recently served as vice president of strategic development with Grain Farmers of Ontario and brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic leadership and stewardship... Read More
Canadian sales of new farm machinery remain weaker in 2026 compared to the prior year as farmers remain picky on how they spend their capital. The concerns about farm profitability has been an ongoing concern in 2026 which shows itself in this months Ag Tractor and Combine Report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney unpacks Farm Credit Canada’s mid-year farmland report. Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Jacob Shapiro to talk about Carney chasing an EU associate membership, Katharyn Houston of Syngenta for a spotlight interview and Lyndsey Smith joins... Read More