There's a renewed push in the House of Commons for quicker approvals of agricultural products that are available in other countries with similar scientific standards as Canada. Southern Alberta Conservative MP David Bexte introduced a private member's bill on April 14 that would require 90-day approval for feed, seed, pest control, fertilizer, and veterinary products... Read More
Year: 2026
The public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle has opened. Stakeholders, including producers, consumers, and others with an interest in the welfare of beef cattle, are invited to review the draft Code and provide input that will inform the final version, recognizing that perspectives and... Read More
Communication, not capital, may be the most overlooked risk in farm succession—and Ron Krahn says it’s where many operations fall short. In this episode of the How Could I Know? podcast, hosted by Patti Durand and Chris Corbett of Brightrack Consulting, Ron Krahn, who farms with his family near Rivers, Manitoba, reflects on the lessons... Read More
On today’s edition of the show, Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Calvin Booker of Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods for a conversation about data and livestock health management! Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney shaney@realagriculture.com, on X/Twitter by using the hashtag #RealAgRadio, or give us a... Read More
Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont., have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2026, following the regional competition held April 7 to 9 in St. Jacobs, Ont. Based at Binbrook, the Spoelstras operate Roy-A-Lea Farms Ltd., a diversified family farm producing grains, hay, dairy, and beef. Heather Spoelstra leads the Roy-A-Lea Clydesdales... Read More
Irrigation has long been a cornerstone of southern Alberta agriculture, but tighter water supplies and rising complexity are reshaping how producers and districts manage every drop. In this episode of the Final Mile podcast, Shaun Haney speaks with John Kolk of Kolk Farms and Chris Gallagher, general manager of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (LNID),... Read More
Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, learn how current business risk management tools are struggling to keep pace with shifting realities. For the discussion, Haney is joined by: Tyler McCann of CAPI; Stuart Person of MNP; CAPI board member and former Deputy Minister of Agriculture,... Read More
Canada's approach to trade with the U.S. and the imminent re-negotiation of the North American trade deal must go beyond emotional arguments and appeals to friendship, according to Manitoba's senior representative to the U.S. Former CTV and CBC journalist Richard Madan was hired last June to open a provincial office representing Manitoba's interests in the... Read More
Strategies to Protect Yield and Enhance Crop Resilience Cold stress is a major environmental factor that can negatively impact a plant’s growth and development and jeopardize crop productivity. While seeding at ideal temperatures is the best practice, cool temperatures are often a reality at seeding time for most Canadian farmers. Cold tolerance, or crop tolerance... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! For today’s show, Haney is joined by: Manitoba’s senior trade representative to the United States, Richard Madan, on U.S./Canada’s CUSMA discussions; Kaeley Kindrachuk of SaskOilseeds for a spotlight interview; and, Tyler McCann, managing director for CAPI, on agricultural risks. Thoughts on... Read More