Category: Podcasts

Quebec farmer Mike Verdonck started strip tilling in 2000, and since then, has found Soil Warrior's strip tiller is the best for their soil conditions. Verdonck was on hand at Commodity Classic at Orlando, Florida, to talk about his experiences with the implement. He operates in a heavy clay zone in Quebec, which as any... Read More

Late last month, BASF announced it was abandoning its hybrid wheat development program for North America, but continuing the breeding program for Europe. Garth Hodges, vice president of North American seed business for BASF, has worked with the hybrid wheat program from the very beginning. "I actually was the one that started with a small... Read More

The Successors is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Kara Oosterhuis focusing on agriculture from the perspective of the up-and-coming generation. How do you make the call on what technology to keep up with? When is the "right time" to get involved with politics? And who do you involve in your succession planning conversations? Gerrit... Read More

Back in 1923, good horses were the main source of horsepower on farms across North America. But that year would mark a remarkable change in farm power with the introduction of the iconic Farmall, an all-purpose tractor that would help revolutionize the agriculture industry. In 2023, Case IH has kicked off a year-long celebration to... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to the very first episode of RealAg on the Weekend, airing every Saturday at 4 pm on Saskatchewan radio stations 650 CKOM Saskatoon and 980 CJME Regina. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kara Oosterhuis of RealAgriculture to discuss some take aways from Commodity Classic. You will also... Read More

In order for dairy farms to produce milk, the cows first have to produce calves, many of which are classified as surplus calves that are destined for the beef industry or veal operations, rather than being raised as dairy cow replacements. Across North America more than five million surplus dairy calves are produced each year.... Read More

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its February numbers, and although they are showing a mixed bag in both the U.S. Canada, combine sales have spiked. And not just by a small increase either — a whopping 247 per cent year-over-year increase in Canada, and a 165 per cent bump in the U.S.... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Azotic Technologies' Envita! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They cover a lot of topics, including: Prime Minster Justin Trudeau's visit to the Canadian... Read More

There's just over a month of consultation yet to go on the proposed changes to the Product of USA label, set out by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. From the outset, Canada's beef and pork industries have been wary of what the label might mean for the integrated value... Read More

Claas is updating its Xerion tractors with a new transmission and increased hydraulic power for 2023. Since the tractor launched in North America almost 10 years ago, the high-horsepower (435-530 hp) machines have earned a reputation for their refined ride, high transport speeds, fuel economy and quiet cab. In this interview at the National Farm... Read More