Protecting winter wheat during pollination can make the difference between preserving yield and quality or leaving the crop vulnerable to one of its most damaging diseases. That’s why the T3 fungicide timing remains one of the most important management decisions of the season. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined... Read More
Year: 2026
Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today's show, Smith is joined by Jenny Rae Seward of Cronkhite Ag to discuss the importance of emergence checks, Sean Kjos of Farming Smarter to preview upcoming field days, Dr. Jan Slaski of Mirabilis Hemp Consulting to talk about using drones... Read More
Much like bookkeeping and accounting, actually pouring over the farm's financials is likely done less than it should be. But is there a suggested frequency that farmers and ranchers should be sitting down with the farm's financial statement? In the coming weeks, we'll be exploring some best management practices when it comes to monitoring farm... Read More
Amanda Brodhagen has joined the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute as director of communications as of May 2026. Brodhagen brings extensive communications experience spanning all three levels of government. Most notably, she has served as a municipal councillor for the past eight years, providing leadership on local governance, community development, and public policy. Within the Government... Read More
Tick populations are expanding across Canada, bringing renewed attention to the risks they pose to people, livestock, and pets. While ticks have long been present in many regions, Dr. Janet Sperling, president and entomologist with CanLyme, says the growing range of Lyme disease-carrying ticks is increasing concern, particularly in Eastern Canada. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Alberta’s new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Tara Sawyer, David Fiddler of Cypress Farm and Ranch Show to talk about the upcoming farm show in Medicine Hat, and Cole Ambrock of KWS to discuss hybrid rye.... Read More
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on this Friday installment of RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media and Tyler McCann of CAPI! 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - RealAg Issues Panel Segment 1 15:27 - RealAg Issues Panel... Read More
As debate continues over proposed changes to Canada's livestock traceability framework, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association is making it clear that questions around cost, technology, data privacy, and practicality need to be addressed before any new regulatory requirements are considered. In a conversation with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney, Sandy Russell, interim CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association... Read More
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says it is working with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) to support clear and timely information for producers navigating seeding decisions this spring. A cold, wet start to spring has pushed seeding progress well behind the 10-year average in some areas of... Read More
Once the drill is parked for the season, it can be tempting to move on to the next job. But Jenny Rae Seward says getting back into canola fields after emergence can reveal a lot about how this year’s crop — and next year’s — is set up for success. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell... Read More