On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jason Voogt of Field2Field Agronomy and Rob Miller of BASF for a mid-season check-in on soybeans to discuss white mould risks, fertility questions, hail recovery, insect concerns, and more! This episode of The Agronomists is brought to you by the Soybean School, the... Read More
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Welcome to this Monday, July 21st edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is helped out by Kelvin Heppner, Bern Tobin and Shaun Haney and joined by: Loren Weaver of 360 Yield Center on making it rain to feed corn with Rain360; Jake Munroe of OMAFA on the impact of tillage and infiltration for soil;... Read More
Stripe rust devastated some winter wheat fields across Ontario this year and growers will be in for a fight if the disease has defeated the one resistant gene breeders rely on to protect against what is sometimes called 'yellow death.' On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson and Ontario Ministry... Read More
When it comes to managing tough weeds, such as herbicide-resistant kochia and waterhemp, flexibility and diversity in weed control strategies are critical — especially in a crop like corn. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Jeanette Gaultier, technical services specialist with BASF explains how these two aggressive and adaptive weeds are challenging growers across... Read More
Dr. Don Flaten has been named the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, a recognition established in 2024 to honour excellence in soil and water science across Western Canada. The award, named after the late Les Henry, celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to both research and its practical application in agriculture. Flaten, professor... Read More
RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at expanding conversations and analysis around agricultural policy in Canada. Through this partnership, RealAgriculture and CAPI will deliver a series of webinars, policy briefs, and written commentary designed to engage and inform stakeholders across the agri-food value chain. CAPI,... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the weekend! On this edition, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Keith Currie of Canadian Federation of Agriculture to talk about mid-summer meetings; Mark Redmond, chair of RDAR on the new AI tool, ROOT; and, Derek Penner of Genesis Fertilizer on stepping up as CEO, and the construction... Read More
Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update! Then, Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, for the RealAg... Read More
Todd Frey with Clean Field Services is running John Deere's See & Spray technology for the first time in 2025. The Drayton, Ont., based custom applicator is eager to see how the system, which uses boom-mounted cameras to identify weeds and target herbicide application, fits in Ontario's cropping system. "We hear a lot of stuff... Read More
Despite a whirlwind of global trade tensions and fluctuating markets, North America's beef sector remains resilient, with cash cattle prices demonstrating surprising strength well into July. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney is joined as always by market analyst Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to discuss the latest cattle market... Read More