The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is moving to a new leadership model, announcing the appointment of a general manager and a revised organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration and decision-making across the organization. In a news release, OSCIA confirmed that Julie Henderson has been appointed to the newly created role of general... Read More
Year: 2026
Welcome to this Wednesday’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! On today’s edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Ted Bilyea of RDAR and CAPI to talk about why strategy matters as much or more than scale for Canadian ag's future. Plus, don’t miss today’s product spotlight with... Read More
Farmers aged 45 to 50 experienced the highest number of grain farm injuries last year, according to the latest data from the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), with those 50 and over close behind. Speaking at the CrossRoads Crop Conference at Edmonton, Alta., Jody Wacowich with AgSafe Alberta says she reviews the annual WCB report each... Read More
Farmers across Canada are facing a dizzying array of incentive programs aimed at promoting sustainable and regenerative agriculture. While tight crop margins are leading farms to consider new ways of adding value, the sheer volume of sustainability-type programs and incentives is creating a mix of confusion and administrative burden, says Shawn Catherwood of Spur Line... Read More
It’s the mid February edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, recorded a week early as Pete heads south for a family reunion. With an apology on maybe being slow to answer questions, this episode dives deep into paradigm shifts in soil biology, nitrogen thinking, and practical agronomy questions from the field. From dicamba stewardship to manganese... Read More
No-till soybean systems often push growers to bump seed rates 10 per cent or more to compensate for cooler soils, wetter springs, and heavy residue — but that isn’t always the most efficient way to achieve a strong stand. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, University of Guelph researcher Dr. Josh Nasielski and... Read More
Apache Sprayers has introduced a fully mechanical drive system for its AS1250XP model, a setup the company says keeps the machine simple and easier to service. The AS1250XP model features a 300-horsepower Cummins 6.7-litre engine paired with a six-speed ZF powershift transmission, along with JCB differentials and drop boxes, says Johann Badenhorst of Apache Sprayers.... Read More
Thanks for joining us for this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Wesley Davis, Partner & Chief Ag Economist at Meridian Ag Advisors on the U.S. farm economy; Bryce Geisel of Koch Ag Services for a spotlight interview; Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing on wheat and lentil markets and canola... Read More
Global grain supplies are heavy, cereal margins are thin, and optimism heading into spring may be running ahead of the fundamentals. In this markets discussion with RealAgriculture, Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing unpacks the current market tone across cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, pointing to a world awash in wheat and corn while canola and... Read More
Ontario’s field crop sector continues to evolve — with new pests, shifting disease pressure, changing markets, and the ongoing need to turn research into practical, on-farm decisions. To help meet that demand, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) is looking to bolster its Field Crops Unit with two full-time, permanent provincial specialist... Read More