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
Year: 2026
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
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
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