Early planting often gets the spotlight when it comes to maximizing corn yield potential, but a challenging spring has reminded growers that soil conditions can matter just as much as the calendar. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, host Bernard Tobin joins PRIDE Seeds agronomist Brendan Zettler near Elmira, Ont., to compare three corn... Read More
Year: 2026
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today's show, Lyndsey Smith is joined by Allison Wilkinson of Albaugh Canada for a spotlight interview. 00:00... Read More
A judge in Alberta has extended the court protection for Monette Farms until the middle of November as the large farming operation begins a court-approved process of selling land to repay lenders, while seeking new investment or financing. The Monette group of companies—one of North America’s largest farming operations—entered creditor protection in April, and owes... Read More
The farm machinery market continues to look for a turnaround in 2026, but it hasn't found one yet. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its latest update on new machinery sales through May 2026. The story has changed very little so far this year, as farmers continue to pull back on capital spending... Read More
Health Canada has issued an interim Letter of No Objection that opens the door for broader use of spray drones in Canadian agriculture, a move industry leaders say will help growers protect crops in fields that are inaccessible to conventional equipment. The letter follows Health Canada's February proposal to allow drones to apply any crop... Read More
Young people aged 18 to 30 who work, study, or contribute to Canada's agriculture and agri-food value chain and broader food systems are encouraged to apply to be part of the fourth cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council. Participation in the council is open to youth involved in farming, food production, innovation, sustainability, food... Read More
India's pulse market may be shifting from a political story to a weather story, and that could create new opportunities for Canadian growers. While trade discussions often focus on tariffs and diplomatic relationships, concerns about India's upcoming monsoon season are increasingly attracting market attention. A weaker-than-normal rainy season could tighten domestic pulse production and increase... Read More
Seven cases of New World screwworm have officially been identified in the U.S, as of June 11 — six in Texas and one in New Mexico. The findings are not unexpected, and authorities have been moving quickly to quarantine counties and get producers up to speed on what to do if screwworm shows up. Larger-picture,... Read More
The Canadian government is rolling out a suite of new programs, massive funding pools, and regulatory updates as part of its awaited national food security strategy announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday. The 27-page strategy explains how the government plans to increase the availability and reduce the price of domestically-grown food through four... Read More
Welcome to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Farm Credit Canada. Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is broadcasting from the FCC head office in Regina, Saskatchewan! For today’s show, Haney is joined by Craig Johnston, the Chief Economist for Farm Credit Canada, Mo Yaghi of Farm Credit Canada and... Read More