We're rounding out September in Ontario and plenty of winter wheat is already in the ground. For those just getting around to it now, conditions have turned decidedly dry in some areas. Which begs the question — if there's moisture at 2.5 to 3 inches down, do you seed to moisture or stick with the... Read More
Year: 2026
This week on The Agronomists, Lyndsey Smith returns to the host seat to discuss fall weed control with guests Tyler Gullen of Nufarm and Rob Miller of BASF! Lyndsey, Tyler, and Rob unpack the fit for soil applied herbicides and the benefits of fall weed control. The Agronomists is brought to you by MNP, Black... Read More
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are finalizing the process of moving duties of the Responsible Administrator of the national sheep traceability program from Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to CSF. The 90 day transition is set to conclude in December, 2026. All regulated livestock sectors under Part XV Health... Read More
Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson joins host Lyndsey Smith to talk about corn, winter wheat, and a bean harvest update. Also on today’s show, Amber Bell and Ian Epp of Sask Oilseeds discuss yield and what your top priority should be when selecting... Read More
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced the launch of their 2026 Rural Change Makers (RCM) Program and the 24 individuals that are a part of this year's program. RCM serves to build young leaders throughout rural and northern Ontario, supplying them with practical skills needed to lead change and act on complex priorities in their... Read More
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has appointed Blair Goldade, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) executive director, as its new president, following the transition of hosting duties from Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) to Sask Wheat. The CWRC's operation hosting duties rotate every three-years between the three Prairie producer organizations representing farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan,... Read More
JCB is filling the horsepower gap in its Fastrac lineup with a new tractor designed to combine high-speed transport with the power, hydraulics, and manoeuvrability needed for demanding field work. At the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, JCB North America Fastrac product sales manager Sam Ullyott joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss the new... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Josh Linville of StoneX to unpack the current events impacting sulphur and potash supplies. Also on today’s show, Smith is joined by Saskatchewan farmer Rob Stone for a harvest update, Linda Dalgetty of STARS to discuss their 35th annual... Read More
The discussion of Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (MCOOL) is back in the United States, resulting in Canadian cattle producers facing renewed uncertainty surrounding cross-border livestock trade. Canadian Cattle Association president Tyler Fulton is fresh off a trip to the U.S. and Ottawa, and sat down with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to catch us up on... Read More
Do you like puns? How about winning and prizes? And also hockey? IT'S TIME FOR EVERYONE TO GET INTO THE REALAG HOCKEY POOL! There will be prizes, bragging rights, chirping, and a friendly competition for best team name. Use the hashtag #RealAgHockey on social media to find others entered, debate who has the best goal... Read More