Syngenta Canada has introduced Elatus Era fungicide to help growers fight anthracnose and white mould in lentils. The company says the fungicide delivers protection against anthracnose, white mould and ascochyta blight in lentils, and gives growers a wide application window from first flower to row closure. “Anthracnose and white mould can significantly reduce yields and... Read More
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Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Dr. Fred Below of the University of Illinois on corn population and row spacing; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight on FMC Avireo; Christine O'Reilly grazing specialist... Read More
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) board of directors has announced a planned leadership transition, with executive director Doug Miller stepping down from his role effective at the end of March 2026, as he prepares for an international relocation with his family. Miller’s decision follows thoughtful personal consideration, and the CSGA board of directors expresses... Read More
As corn producers head into another growing season, economic headwinds are intensifying—not from just one direction, but from both sides of the balance sheet. While production costs remain stubbornly high, corn prices have sharply declined, squeezing farm margins and prompting a push for long-term demand growth. Krista Swanson, chief economist with the National Corn Growers... Read More
Peavey Mart has confirmed details surrounding the openings of three new stores in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Assiniboia and Yorkton in Saskatchewan are set to open in March 2026. In Alberta, the Red Deer location is set to reopen in April 2026, once renovations to the Gaetz Avenue storefront are complete. Hiring for all locations is... Read More
Canada’s grain sector has a strengthened national advocacy voice today, as Grain Farmers of Ontario formally re-joins Grain Growers of Canada. Grain Growers of Canada represents grain farmers through its now 15 national, provincial, and regional member organizations, bringing a unified national voice to federal discussions on behalf of grain producers on issues of trade,... Read More
RCMP in east-central Alberta have arrested a 36-year old and charged him with nine fraud and forgery-related offenses involving farm machinery. Oyen RCMP say they launched a fraud investigation in October 2025 after a local company reported one of their combines had been repossessed under circumstances they believed involved a forged bill of sale. With... Read More
Christina Franc has been announced as the new CEO of 4-H Canada. With over 15 years of experience leading national nonprofit organizations, Christina brings a collaborative, people-first leadership style and a deep commitment to youth, rural communities, and volunteer-driven networks, says 4-H Canada. Franc was most recently the national director of the Government of Canada... Read More
The U.S.-led arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may have been framed as a crackdown on drug trafficking, but its ripple effects could extend deep into agricultural markets across the Americas. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to explore the implications of Maduro’s removal—not just... Read More
Andrea Brocklebank will become the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) Chief Executive Officer in early March. She is currently the executive director for the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), a division of the CCA. Brocklebank first joined CCA in 2004 and held various roles with Canfax Research Services and BCRC before becoming executive director of BCRC... Read More