A slight change in how a spray drone is operated can mean the difference between keeping product on target or risking it drift away. Attendees at the Ag Drone Summit at Camrose, Alta., learned of new research into drone-based pesticide application is highlighting just how effective, and precise, the technology can be when dialled in... Read More
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Getting nitrogen fixation right early in the season can have a lasting impact on crop performance. That starts with understanding how inoculants work — and how to set them up for success in the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin travels to Snobelen Farms Ltd. in Palmerston, Ont., to connect... Read More
Herbicide-resistant wild oats continue to challenge wheat growers across Western Canada, and the issue is only intensifying, says Troy Basaraba, technical solutions agronomist with Bayer Crop Science, in this episode of the Wheat School on RealAgriculture. Basaraba says that wild oats have long been a persistent problem, but resistance has elevated the concern. “It’s one... Read More
Farm succession planning remains one of the most complex and often delayed conversations in agriculture, bringing together business, family, and financial considerations that can be difficult to navigate without the right support. Speaking at the Advancing Women’s Conference in Calgary, Alta., Sandra Macenko Merkley, senior wealth advisor with ScotiaMcLeod, encouraged farm families to take a... Read More
Flea beetles remain one of the most persistent early-season threats to canola establishment, but new research is reshaping how growers think about managing them beyond a single-tool approach. In this episode of the Pest & Predators podcast, Shaun Haney speaks with Dr. Boyd Mori of the University of Alberta about the evolving role of seed... Read More
Irrigation has long been a cornerstone of southern Alberta agriculture, but tighter water supplies and rising complexity are reshaping how producers and districts manage every drop. In this episode of the Final Mile podcast, Shaun Haney speaks with John Kolk of Kolk Farms and Chris Gallagher, general manager of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (LNID),... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Beef Market Update! With calving season underway across many operations, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to unpack a fast-moving cattle market, shifting trade patterns, and what continues to support beef demand despite ongoing economic pressure. Cash cattle markets have seen a notable jump over the... Read More
Calf housing continues to evolve as dairy producers look for ways to improve animal welfare, growth rates, and labour efficiency. In this report from the Canadian Dairy XPO, Agri-Plastics Canadian sales manager Paul Prekup outlines how the company’s housing systems have shifted from traditional individual hutches to more flexible, group-based designs that reflect changing management... Read More
Rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and global uncertainty are creating a challenging environment for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers—pressures that are increasingly working their way back to the farm gate. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Craig Johnston, chief economist with Farm Credit Canada (FCC), about the 2026 Food and Beverage Report and what... Read More
Time is a constant pressure point on cow-calf operations, but where it actually goes — and how well it’s understood — is often less clear. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Brenda Schoepp, mentor and industry veteran, and Kathy Larson, agricultural economist with the University of Saskatchewan join host Amber Bell, to unpack how... Read More