Category: Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX; Anthony Parker of CFIA; and, Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven. Stick around for the RealAg Radio podcast bonus segment where Kelvin Heppner is joined by Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada to discuss... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter Johnson, resident agronomist with RealAgriculture, to talk about heat blast in cereals, aphids on soybeans, and the pre-sidedress nitrate test's use and reliability, especially with fields that see manure applications and/or cover crops.... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend. Host Shaun Haney shares his experience of being at the BASF InVigor Gold launch earlier this week, and hear Hugo Borsari, vice president seeds & traits North America talk about the launch. You'll also hear Lyndsey Smith in conversation with Dr. Noel Ritson-Bennett, CFIA, talking about... Read More

As of today, Canadian agriculture has generally avoided the brunt of the tariff escalation with the U.S. going back to early March, but the canola seed market is a notable exception where tariffs remain a challenge, with harvest approaching. While around 70 per cent of canola seed used in Canada is produced domestically, approximately 25... Read More

It's time for the Friday Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. They discuss several topics, including: Canada's economic performance; If Carney will get a deal with Trump (spoiler... Read More

Tar spot has been ramping up across Ontario ever since the leaf disease was first spotted in the province back in 2020. Visual signs of the disease — tar-like speckling on the upper surface of corn leaves — typically show up in early to mid July and growers need to be ready to tackle this... Read More

Winter wheat is typically one of the first grain harvests of the year, and getting the combine tuned up to get to work is a summer job that can sneak up on many growers. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, University of Guelph-Ridgetown College professor and combine mechanic TJ Poehlman looks at what needs... Read More

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore of Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; and, Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Canada agronomist out of Rockwood, Ont. Thoughts on... Read More

What does it really mean to “scale” a farm business? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout, president of Maverick Ag and co-founder of Farmer Coach, to explore the many shapes growth can take and discuss why more land isn’t always the answer. From managing... Read More

Michael Grunwald didn’t set out to write about agriculture. But after two decades of reporting on environmental policy, the veteran journalist realized the sector’s massive impact on the environment, and his own equally large knowledge gap about farming. His journey to better understand food production resulted in his new book, We Are Eating the Earth,... Read More