The time of year has come where a lot is happening — between fall run, beef import numbers, packer troubles, or live cattle trade, there's always something influencing cattle markets. In this Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to break down recent movements in live cattle and... Read More
Year: 2026
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:27 - RealAg Issues Panel with Shaun, Lyndsey, Kelvin & Tyler 13:39 - RealAg... Read More
Manitoba is taking steps to strengthen livestock theft and fraud investigations with provincial funding for a dedicated RCMP officer, bringing the province closer to an enforcement model already established in other western provinces. The announcement, made by Justice Minister Matt Wiebe and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn, will fund a position within the RCMP's General Investigative... Read More
Wheat midge damage isn't always obvious at harvest, and by the time grain reaches the elevator, some of the most severely damaged kernels may already have been lost out the back of the combine. That's why taking a closer look at what's coming off the field can be an important first step in managing wheat…Read More
While global news headlines focused on the televised chaos of street protests in Paris this past week, geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro says media attention is focused on entirely the wrong story. Joining host Shaun Haney on this episode of Frontlines, Shapiro says that behind the superficial unrest, France, Europe, and the wider international order are... Read More
The Liberal government has introduced a new omnibus bill that aims to slash bureaucratic red tape around 31 different pieces of existing federal legislation. The government says Bill S-7, officially titled the Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act, would lead to quicker approvals of agricultural inputs that are already available in other countries, while... Read More
The federal government has opened the door to expanded pesticide application by drone in Canada, but that doesn't necessarily mean growers across the country can start spraying. With provincial certification requirements varying, understanding what is permitted and in which province remains an important consideration for farmers looking to adopt the technology. Markus Weber, president of... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alberta; Kristjan Hebert of Fairlight, Saskatchewan; Jenn Doelman of Renfrew, Ontario; Billy Beaudry of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec; and Pioneer Agronomist Mike Weir,... Read More
Construction is officially underway on the new $24 million Ontario Poultry Research Centre at Elora, Ont. The project, funded through Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) along with financial contributions from Ontario’s four feather boards, is slated for completion by summer 2028. The development phase also received $250,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP).... Read More
Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a slower pace compared with the first half of 2025, which saw a 6.0 per cent increase. Over the 12 months from July... Read More