As Canadian regulators move closer to expanding drone application opportunities in agriculture, researchers are racing to answer a critical question: how can growers ensure fungicides and herbicides applied by drone deliver consistent, effective crop protection? That question will keep Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness application technology specialist Jason Deveau busy this season as... Read More
Year: 2026
As Canadian agriculture becomes increasingly digital, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical business risk that extends far beyond computers and software. From automated livestock systems to cloud-based farm records and precision agriculture tools, a cyber attack can disrupt operations, impact animal welfare, and threaten business continuity. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast,... Read More
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire with Lyndsey Smith, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today's show, hear about early emergence, calving success, and some wild weather. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:01 - Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont. 15:08 - Jeff Elder of Wawanesa, Man. 27:01 - Jocelyn Wasko of Eastend,Sask. 37:41 -... Read More
As governments begin looking ahead to the next agricultural policy framework, industry groups are pushing to ensure the conversation extends beyond business risk management (BRM) programs and focuses on long-term competitiveness, innovation, and growth. Scott Ross, executive director of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), outlines the organization's priorities ahead of the federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) agriculture... Read More
With trade negotiations, labour shortages, and food affordability all under the spotlight, Canada’s meat processing sector is navigating a complex environment. For an industry that exports roughly half of its beef production and nearly two-thirds of its pork production, international market access remains critical. In this conversation with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, Kyle Larkin, president and... Read More
Warm temperatures and improving field conditions have helped Ontario crops make significant progress over the past week, but uneven emergence, insect pressure, and moisture extremes remain concerns as the 2026 growing season moves into June. According to the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) field crop report, crop development and planting progress... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a calf in Texas, about 35 miles from the Mexican border. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into... Read More
Artificial intelligence, machine vision, drone scouting, and precision application systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality on the farm. While much of the conversation around crop protection has traditionally focused on new chemistry, Martin Carr of WinField United believes the biggest advances over the next five years may come from technologies that help growers... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week installment of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Haney is joined for today’s discussion by Kyle Larkin of the Canadian Meat Council to talk trade with USA, China and South America, Dan Wright of Seeds Canada for a spotlight interview on the upcoming conference, and Ryan Dick... Read More
Monette Farms is asking the Alberta Court of King's Bench to extend its creditor protection until November, as it kicks off a formal process of restructuring and selling off land to pay down debt. The Monette group of companies—one of North America's largest farming operations—entered creditor protection in April, owing more than $900 million to... Read More