When Ryan and Romy Schill purchased Ryan's grandfather's farm at Mapleton, Ont., in 2008, the young couple decided to add 25 ewes to round out their mixed operation, which also included cattle, hogs, and chickens. The Schills admit that the ewes were simply a side project at the time but 18 years later they've built... Read More
Category: Podcasts
Navigating Canada’s agri-food innovation system can feel like a maze for early-stage entrepreneurs. In the fifth episode of the Unlocking Innovation: A National Call to Action podcast, the discussion centres on a critical barrier: the often-fragmented landscape of supports available to founders across the country. Led by RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, the conversation brings together Dave... Read More
On this episode of the Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, host Peter Johnson blends safety tips, agronomy advice, and some hard-earned patience. From bin safety and conference deadlines to corn stalk residue and the eternal yield monitor debate, this episode is packed with timely updates and thoughtful reminders for winter planning and spring prep. Oh—and remember:... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show! For today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Amanda Richardson of the Centre for Agrifood Benchmarking on the four pillars of sustainability; Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on last year and the upcoming year; and, Dr. Trey Malone of Purdue University on embracing uncertainty... Read More
In an era of relentless market volatility and policy ambiguity, many farm businesses are searching for certainty, but that may be the wrong goal altogether. Instead, the best way forward might be embracing uncertainty itself, says Dr. Trey Malone, agricultural economist at Purdue University. In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Malone... Read More
With a 20-year track record in agricultural construction, Ontario's Wolf System Canada is looking to expand to the U.S. market. In this report from the American Dairy XPO in Burlington, Vermont, Wolf System's Theresa Lanz says the company is committed to quality construction and design. Barns are built using laminated wood and galvanized steel posts... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined for today’s show by: Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions to discuss what’s to come for weather to round out the calendar year with a look to conditions in early 2026; and Political Journalist Althia Raj... Read More
After a notably mild autumn across much of North America, a powerful shift in the jet stream is ushering in widespread cold and wintry weather — and it may be here to stay for a while. Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien's weather wizard, breaks down the atmospheric setup behind the chilly conditions. “There’s a very, very large... Read More
With bins full heading into winter, grain handling can shift quickly from routine to risky if safety slips. Full bins are a welcome sight, but icy ladders, heavy clothing, and the rush of the season can increase the chance of accidents. Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta, joined RealAgriculture's Amber Bell to discuss these... Read More
Traditional plant breeding is still the foundation of bean variety development, but the ability to analyze massive amounts of data is revolutionizing how new varieties are identified and developed to meet grower and market needs. On this episode of RealAgriculture Edible Bean School, University of Guelph assistant professor Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi shares how new... Read More