Technology promises sharper insights in livestock production, but the real shift is happening in how data is used to guide everyday decisions at the herd level. In this episode of Bushels and Bytes, Shaun Haney speaks with Dr. Calvin Booker of Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods about the evolution from individual animal care to managing... Read More
Year: 2026
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney breaks down RealAgristudies data on if there should be tighter restrictions on farmland ownership. Later in the show, Haney is joined by: Nicole Davis of Uncommon Farms on farm family communication; and, Graeme Millen of Farm Credit Canada on the WorldAgritech 2026... Read More
Rising fertilizer prices and ongoing questions about supply have many Ontario growers watching the market closely this spring. But according to insights shared at the first Ridgetown Agribusiness breakfast meeting this week, availability—not price—may be the more important factor shaping fertilizer decisions as the 2026 planting season approaches. Southwest Ag Partners agronomist Jason Van Maanen... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Edgar Hammermeister of Western Ag Professional Agronomy and Marshall McDaniel of lowa State University to discuss predicting soil release of N — what factors influence the release? What tools help us judge or predict it? How do we build that N reserve... Read More
With pulse crops requiring little to no added nitrogen, growers have a unique opportunity to focus on phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur (PKS) to drive yield and support long-term soil fertility. At the same time, questions around spring moisture, yield potential and crop prices add another layer to fertility planning. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse... Read More
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by: Kurtis Pilkington of Bayer Crop Science on early-season strategies to protect winter wheat; Jeff Pleskach of Cargill for a spotlight interview; Boyd Mori of the University of Alberta on what to know about cutworm and flea... Read More
UPL Corp is offering pulse growers a new option to manage aphanomyces root rot, a soilborne disease that continues to pressure pea and lentil production across Canada. The company says its Rancona Trio seed treatment, when used in combination with Belmont 2.7 FS, is the only product in Canada currently providing control of the disease.... Read More
By Margaret Zafiriou This past year has been one for the books – such a lot has changed from a year ago. These dramatic changes have had repercussions for Ontario consumers, the economy, and for the province’s agriculture and agri-food sector. Record high population growth, lack of housing affordability and food security concerns, on top... Read More
Air Tractor Holdings announced Monday that it has acquired competitor Thrush Aircraft in a deal that combines the two largest aerial application aircraft manufacturers. The transaction also brings together both companies founded by spray plane pioneer Leland Snow. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s the best path forward to... Read More
Double cropping soybeans in Ontario has long been a high-risk play, especially as you move north—but new research suggests variety selection could shift the odds. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by Horst Bohner, soybean specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, to discuss how... Read More