Record-high cattle prices have producers asking a familiar question: how long can this last? After years of tight margins and sharp cycle downturns, today’s market strength feels different — but uncertainty around supply, demand, and rebuilding the cow herd is keeping many ranchers cautious. That question was front and centre in a one-on-one interview at... Read More
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Taking on the top job at a national commodity organization rarely comes with calm waters. For Andrea Brocklebank, stepping into the role of CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) means navigating federal government research cuts, traceability tensions, and unresolved questions about national unity in the beef sector —at a time when the cattle sector... Read More
Nytro's Green Lightning machine claims to produce nitrogen directly on the farm by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-soluble form within water. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Chris Nykolaishen of Nytro explains how the system is used to generate a nitrogen source and use it alongside conventional fertility... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this weekend edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Andrea Brocklebank of the Canadian Cattle Association on her new role as Chief Executive Officer; Matt Makens of Makens Weather on a North American weather update and a look... Read More
As soybean growers head into the 2026 season with tight margins and continued low crop prices, watching every dollar spent on inputs matters. Phosphorus and potassium remain key nutrients for soybeans, but soil fertility research shows there’s a clear economic threshold where spending returns real value. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, University... Read More
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, hear from Sean Kjos of Farming Smarter for a spotlight interview. Also on today’s show is the RealAg Issues Panel, where Shaun Haney, Kelvin Heppner and Tyler McCann join Lyndsey Smith. Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More
Strong cattle prices, record beef demand, and renewed policy attention are giving the North American cattle sector reasons for optimism — but supply constraints and cross-border issues remain front and centre, says Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney was at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, to... Read More
Weather volatility is already setting the tone for 2026, and according to Makens Weather’s Matt Makens, how spring unfolds could make or break moisture prospects across Western Canada and large parts of the U.S. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Makens laid out a forecast marked by sharp regional contrasts, lingering... Read More
What's the best way to manage crop residue? Most agronomists would answer this question with: “It depends.” But this week at Residue Smart — the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s deep dive meeting into residue management — the leading response from growers attending was no-till. The support for no-till as the top residue management... Read More
Welcome to today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. On today’s show, your host for the day, Lyndsey Smith, is joined by: Peggy Brekveld of Thunder Bay, Ont.; Jason Kehler of Carman, Man.; Phil Keddy of Woodville, N.S.; Jason Lenz of Bentley, Alta.; Corteva Agronomist... Read More