Can a pair of autonomous robots feed a corn crop exactly what it needs, when it needs it, while using less nitrogen and increasing yield? That's the question Brucelea Poultry field crops manager Mark McLean hopes to answer in a field-scale trial near Ripley, Ont., where two autonomous robots from Upside Robotics are managing nitrogen... Read More
Year: 2026
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with Shaun Haney! Today on the show, your host is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, Jay Whetter of the Canola Council of Canada, and Carlo Dade of the University of Calgary to talk about what’s going on this season with beef and canola markets, and... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Friday's edition of the Show! Today on the show, Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of Burson Group, and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAg for the RealAg Issues Panel! 00:00 - Coming up... 02:17 - Issues Panel with Shaun, Meagan, Lyndsey and Kelvin 16:12 - Issues... Read More
Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but signs are emerging that the market may be testing the limits of consumer demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to discuss cash cattle trade, beef demand, and the growing role of feeder cattle imports in... Read More
While the Canadian cattle sector remains strongly opposed to any trade deal that could increase South American beef imports, Canada's fertilizer industry is urging the Carney government to sign a Mercosur agreement as soon as possible. Fertilizer Canada is calling on the federal government to fast-track negotiations with the trading bloc—which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,... Read More
How do we define and measure soil health across Canada's diverse agricultural regions? That's the topic of this latest Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture webinar examining the findings of a new CSA Group report on soil health measurement and reporting. The discussion explores why standardization matters, where current gaps exist, and how consistent... Read More
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! 00:00 - Coming up... 2:57 - Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont. 16:06 - Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta. 28:28 - Tracy Court of Plumas, Man. 39:16 - Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask. 48:36... Read More
Canadian agriculture runs on innovation and dedication, and five outstanding individuals will be honoured for their lasting contributions as the 2026 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). Dr. Brian Rossnagel, Ken Forth, Guy Charbonneau, Gary Bowers and Dr. David Bailey will be formally inducted at a special ceremony on Saturday, November... Read More
Excess moisture, escalating weed pressure, and delayed spray operations are emerging as the biggest challenges facing Prairie canola growers this season, according to feedback gathered through the Canola Council of Canada's Canola Watch network. Speaking with RealAgriculture at RDAR's Round-Up near Cremona, Alta., Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the Canola Council... Read More
Cool temperatures have slowed Ontario corn development over the past week, while frequent showers and a high risk of thunderstorms are raising concerns about tar spot as the crop heads into a vulnerable growth stage. According to the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) field crop report, the province experienced a cool,... Read More