Category: Podcasts

When it comes to applying herbicides, is it better to do an imperfect job at the right time or a perfect job at the wrong time? This isn't a philosophical question, but it does require some discussion to fully understand what goes in to a spray pass to ensure that it's worth the cost of... Read More

The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Joined by Kristin Hoffman, a Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the episode underscores the importance of proactive safety measures to prevent injuries. "Unfortunately, agriculture... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brunel Sabourin with Antara Ag, and Jason Casselman with the Canola Council of Canada, to discuss the plan for a Canola Yield Enhancement pilot project happening this year in Manitoba; Hear a spotlight interview with Tim Gardner... Read More

There's growing evidence that cover crops have the ability to support "sustainably intensified" agriculture. That's the verdict from Purdue University associate agronomy professor Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. He makes a strong case to support the claim that cover crops have the ability to help agriculture produce more crops per acre while also preserving natural resources, including... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patti Durand on her new book on succession planning from the perspective of the younger generation; Clint Jurke with BASF in a Canola School episode on yield targets to maximize crop profitability; and, Hear a clip from... Read More

The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations. It’s understandable—someone living in a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary might find it hard to grasp the challenges a rancher faces to produce the high-quality ribeye steak on their plate. Conversely, that same rancher might struggle to relate to the Calgarian’s daily life and... Read More

With interesting times unfolding in the U.S. political scene, Canada seems to have said, "hey U.S., hold my beer," says Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. There's plenty happening in Canadian politics with Parliament being prorogued, a Liberal leadership race, and potential tariffs on the horizon. When it comes to the Liberal leadership race, Kody Blois, Liberal... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Jim Wiesemeyer with Pro Farmer to discuss some reactions from the U.S. on the first few days of President Trump being in office and if he thinks Canada should be worried about tariffs. Also hear from Marvin Slingerland... Read More

If Denver's National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring. As Jill Harvie discusses in the interview below, the ranch's Hereford bulls took the National Champion Carload honours at the show held this week, after coming in as... Read More

There are a number of key inputs that are required for a crop to be successful and at the top of the list is nitrogen. While crops need nitrogen in order to thrive, there is a balance to be had and too much N is money waste and a potential risk to the environment. In... Read More