Pioneer, the flagship seed brand of Corteva, is celebrating 100 years globally – and more than 80 years alongside Canadian farmers. Founded in 1926, Pioneer was the first to produce hybrid corn at scale. Just two decades later, the company took root in Canada, establishing early operations near Tilbury, Ontario, beginning a partnership with Canadian... Read More

Making sure the sprayer is ready to deliver accurate, consistent applications is critical as growers head to the field to manage winter wheat this spring. In this Wheat School episode, University of Guelph-Ridgetown professor TJ Poehlman walks through key setup and calibration steps growers should take before spraying. He stresses that a few simple checks... Read More

After a winter that saw growing interest — and purchases — of drone technology, many Canadian farmers are heading into the 2026 season ready to put these tools to work in their fields. At the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford, Ont., RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Brian Vansteelandt, sales specialist with Volley Aerobotics, to... Read More

Saskatchewan has some of the toughest rules on the books about who can and can't own farmland in the province. Even so, concerns around who owns Saskatchewan farmland and how land purchases are financed continue to surface across the province, prompting a closer look from industry and government alike. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural... Read More

When canola emergence is uneven, the issue often traces back to seeder setup, where small misses in calibration, airflow, or seed placement can quickly reduce plant stands. Justin Nanninga, director with Alberta Canola and the Canola Council of Canada, says in this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School that getting the right plant population starts with... Read More

Bridging the gap between research and real-world impact remains one of Canadian agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Now, this crossover episode of Ag Policy Connection and The Final Mile tackles that issue head on. In this episode, hosted by Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), the conversation brings together Dr.... Read More

As interest in drone spraying grows, so too does the need to stay grounded in the fundamentals, especially when it comes to pesticide labels and personal safety. While drone application of pesticides is still an emerging area, the requirement to read and follow pesticide labels applies regardless of the equipment being used. Lisa Rybchuk, president... Read More

Waterhemp continues to push north and east across Ontario, and for soybean growers, the stakes are high. Left uncontrolled, this aggressive weed can rob significant yield — making early identification and management critical. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin speaks with University of Guelph-Ridgetown weed scientist Dr. Isabelle Aicklen about the growing... Read More

Drones and virtual fencing are quickly moving from concept to practical ranch tools, and the combination could fundamentally change how cattle are managed across large landscapes. Speaking at the first Ag Drone Summit in Camrose, Alta., Dr. John Church of Thompson Rivers University says both virtual fencing collars and drone technology have reached a tipping... Read More

Canada’s push to expand trade relationships is picking up speed, but not all deals are being met with equal enthusiasm—particularly when it comes to beef imports. Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), says that renewed negotiations between Canada and the Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, raises significant concerns for... Read More