When it comes to seed choices, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Neil McGregor wants growers to focus first on genetics and select the right hybrid for each field. But he also wants growers to ensure their planters are fine-tuned to effectively plant the seed they've selected. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, McGregor points out... Read More
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Welcome to the first episode in a podcast series focused on Unlocking Innovation for Canadian agriculture. To kick off the series, host Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, sits down with Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise, to set up the series and what to expect, building off of a cross-Canada face-to-face tour and a published report.... Read More
The DEKALB brand has a long history of delivering strong seed genetics and crop yields to Canadian growers. And part of that success can be chalked up to the role advanced technology traits have played in protecting the yield potential of corn hybrids and soybean varieties. In this report from Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in... Read More
With 2026 seeding decisions on many producers’ minds, IntelliFarm’s Brian Voth offered a sobering, clear-eyed take on commodity risk right now: China's nearly 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola is a make-or-break factor for acreage decisions. For soybeans, the lack of U.S. buying by China weighs heavily on farmers' minds south of the border,... Read More
The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced the launch of the Million Acre Challenge aimed at scaling regenerative farming practices across the country. A founding $7-million contribution comes from the Weston family, part of their broader $50-million commitment toward regenerative agriculture in Canada. The initiative is called the Million Acre Challenge to signal... Read More
Choosing the right canola hybrid can mean the difference between just making a crop and fully realizing yield potential. With a growing number of specialty traits and disease pressures to consider, making the right choice starts well before the seed hits the ground. Leigh-Ann Harder, technical services specialist with BASF, joins Amber Bell in this... Read More
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, putting out fires, juggling cash flow and reacting to problems instead of steering your farm, this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast is for you. Host Shaun Haney welcomes Saskatchewan farmer and business coach Josh Kerpan to unpack how producers can transition from overwhelmed operators... Read More
What do growers need to know about biologicals to find a fit for them in soybean fields on their farms? On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Nikki Burnett and Matthew Fletcher from Lallemand Plant Care break down what growers should be looking for in biologicals and how they can put the products to... Read More
Vive Crop Protection has raised US$10 million in new capital to accelerate its crop protection nanotechnology product development pipeline. The financing round, which was oversubscribed, includes investment from FCC Capital, Emmertech, iSelect, and BDC Capital, and signals growing confidence in Canadian-led innovation in the agriculture sector, the company says. The investment will allow the company... Read More
Riparian areas, those green, ribbon-like zones along streams and rivers, are some of the most productive and ecologically important parts of the landscape. But when it comes to grazing livestock, they’re also among the most fragile. How do producers balance water, forage, and habitat without sacrificing one for the other? This episode of Ruminating with... Read More