It's been a tough stretch across commodity markets, and this week’s downturn didn’t spare oilseeds. On RealAg Radio, guest Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy (ICL) Agriculture Markets unpacks the key drivers behind widespread losses across the futures complex. The vegetable oil complex, particularly soybean oil, has come under pressure amid bearish crush data and... Read More
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Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Werner Stump of BC Cattlemen’s Association on land rights and titles and the Cowichan decision; Krishen Rangasamy of FCC on 2026 macroeconomics; and, Lisa Bishop-Spencer of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity on the Canada’s... Read More
It’s the second-last Word of 2025, and Wheat Pete is diving into resistance risks, fertilizer economics, and the big agronomic takeaways from recent conferences. From septoria strains in the UK to corn-on-corn nitrogen credits, there’s no shortage of head-turning info this week — plus a reminder to challenge long-held practices (like plowing down red clover).... Read More
How much more resilient and productive are soils with higher organic matter content? A quick review of available research and a look at farm fields paints a pretty clear picture of the power of soil organic matter, says University of Minnesota soil extension specialist Jodi DeJong-Hughes. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soil School, DeJong-Hughes... Read More
Effective scouting and timely decision-making remain the foundation of managing insect pests in canola, particularly when it comes to bertha armyworm and cabbage seedpod weevil. In this episode of the Canola School, recorded at Canola Week in Saskatoon, RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell spoke with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist Meghan Vankosky about how growers can... Read More
Winter feeding is one of the largest and most complex management decisions cow-calf producers face each year, touching everything from cost of production to cattle performance and land stewardship. On this episode of Ruminating With RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by University of Saskatchewan researchers Kathy Larson and Dr. Bart Lardner to dig into... Read More
CASE IH is introducing a heavy-duty suspension system for its Steiger Quadtrac tractors aimed at reducing cab vibration and improving operator comfort. Speaking with RealAgriculture at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., Stuart Winsnes of Future Ag says ride quality has been a concern with the Quadtrac platform and while growers value the tractor’s traction, cab... Read More
? Integrating cover crops into cash crop systems doesn’t have to mean adding livestock or completely reworking existing farm practices. Saskatchewan agronomist Kerry Nell says on this episode of Farming Forward that integrating a cover crop successfully requires a practical, low-disruption approach to balance limited water resources, tight seeding windows, and short growing seasons. He's... Read More
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, hear from: Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy on corn, soybeans and canola and strategies for risk marketing; Tammi Arender, author of Dishes and Deviations: Make Everyday Delicious, on the release of this new book; Plus, hear Haney’s thoughts on guaranteed income for... Read More
Peavey Mart is beginning to re-establish its footprint in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as recently reopened stores draw strong customer response and additional locations are confirmed for the next phase. Four Alberta locations reopened in early December, with Lacombe and Camrose welcoming customers on December 2, followed by Westlock and Spruce Grove on December 4. The... Read More