Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to discuss some important agronomic issues including sulphur needs for the winter wheat crop, nitrogen from applying manure, and tillage erosion. Lyndsey then covers some of the top news stories,... Read More
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Growers looking to capture more crop at harvest will have two new combine header options from John Deere for the 2026 harvest season. At the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, the company showcased a three-piece hinge draper reel system and an 18-row corn head. In this report, James Streeton, Deere's global product marketing manager for... Read More
PTx Trimble's OutRun autonomous grain cart is winning praise after becoming the first commercially available autonomous retrofit grain cart solution for farmers. At the Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, OutRun was awarded the Davidson Prize, which recognizes breakthrough innovations in agricultural engineering that improve efficiency, sustainability and productivity. The award is presented by the American... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: David Coletto with Abacus Data on what trends are real and which are not in the federal polls; Paul Wells, author and political commentator, on the Canadian political landscape; and, Todd Hirsch of Todd... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute for the RealAg Issues Panel. The trio discusses a number of topics including: What we know about the tariffs so far; Why there... Read More
The unknown and uncertainty of trade tariffs is worse than the tariffs themselves says Todd Hirsch of Todd Hirsch Consulting, which is why the past two weeks has been so difficult to navigate. In this discussion from Crops Convention at Edmonton, Alta., Hirsch and Shaun Haney discuss several economic factors at play, including: The role... Read More
Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows. With the MF SB.1436DB small square baler, farmers can now produce two rows of bales per field pass. In this report from Commodity Classic at Denver, Colorado, Jessica Williamson, Massey's hay and... Read More
If you're looking for a cheerful update on Canada-U.S. relations, this isn't it — but this is an incredibly important conversation to follow, regardless. Paul Wells, author and political commentator, has a strong message for Canadians: our relationship with the U.S. is forever changed by this second Trump presidency; trust has been broken, and whatever... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont.; Brett Israel of Mapleton, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man.; and, Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alta. Also hear from Corteva Biologicals' Tammy... Read More
A bountiful harvest in the fall is great for a growers pocketbook, but it can also lead to an increase of straw residue that needs to be dealt with come spring. In response to this need, Schulte has released the Soilstar DHX series of harrows that come in 36-foot (DHX 360) and 60-foot (DHX 600)... Read More