Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across industries, and agriculture is no exception. But beyond the hype and headlines, what does AI actually mean for Canadian farms today—and where does it realistically fit? In this episode of The Final Mile podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Mohamad Yaghi, vice president of AgExpert and Innovation Hub at... Read More
Year: 2026
If summer is for growing things, winter is for learning things. A few weeks ago on the Farmer Rapid Fire, I asked farmers what conferences they were attending or what topics they wanted to delve into this winter. Top of mind for many is people management, getting sharp on agronomy, or figuring out final details... Read More
Innovation in crop protection has been a constant over the past 25 years, and that theme was front and centre during a recent RealAg Radio product spotlight with Syngenta Canada district manager Norm Sutherland. Speaking with host Shaun Haney, Sutherland reflected on the technologies that have shaped modern crop production, and how innovation continues to... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: D'Arcy Hilgartner of RDAR on research adoption remaining a focus; Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update; Ravi Ramachandran of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview; and, Jason Deveau... Read More
It's no secret that there are challenges in terms of farm profitability in 2026, which is driving critical policy questions to assist producers through the difficult times. Governments have different tools they have engaged, including insurance, business risk management, and the advanced payments program. In the United States, there are similar tools, but on top... Read More
New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows combine sales started the year very strong for both Canada and the United States, while tractor sales remain mixed. The most eye-popping figure in the report comes from the Canadian market, where in January, 115 combines were sold across Canada. While that may not sound... Read More
Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More
Cattle markets are holding firm through what is typically a quieter stretch of the year, underscoring just how tight North American beef supplies remain. In this mid-February Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined Shaun Haney to break down pricing trends following CattleCon last week in Nashville. As the industry looks ahead... Read More
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s issues panel, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, to talk about trade, a bridge, combine sales, and so much more. Plus, hear a product spotlight with Ambrely Ralph of ADAMA Canada, and don’t miss the RealAg... Read More
Alberta sees itself not just as a contributor to Canadian agriculture, but as a leader—and it wants the flexibility and infrastructure to match that role. During the RDAR Showcase held in January, Shaun Haney was joined by Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale, to talk about the province’s strengths, trade priorities, and... Read More