In this bonus episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss the difficult harvest conditions across Western Canada and the importance of farm safety during long hours in the field. Following the harvest update, the hosts are joined by Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, and Tyler McCann, executive…Read More
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Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! For today’s show, host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Dean Klippenstine of MNP, Tyler Fulton of the Canadian Cattle Association, and Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Before the panel, Kelvin Heppner is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a... Read More
Rising trade friction and shifting monetary policy expectations between Canada and the United States continue to influence the trajectory of the Canadian dollar. As trade uncertainties mount, agribusinesses and producers are closely monitoring how foreign exchange fluctuations will affect both export competitiveness and input expenses. RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney caught up with Craig Johnston, chief economist... Read More
A growing disconnect between United States bond yields and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy is creating ripple effects across Canadian credit markets. With U.S. national debt approaching $40 trillion, rising bond yields are driving up government borrowing costs and forcing administration officials to closely monitor fixed-income markets. In a recent RealAg Radio interview, Farm... Read More
Trade tensions between Canada and the United States have intensified dramatically as outright import bans replace standard tariff measures, leaving agricultural supply chains facing severe operational uncertainty. Following Canada’s imposition of tariffs on $20 billion in American goods, U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamations banning Canadian whey, molasses, alcohol, and motorcycles, while reshuffling items subject... Read More
As growers continuously optimize fertility programs to boost yield potential, minor nutrients like chloride are often overlooked. While crops consume far smaller quantities of chloride compared to macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, a lack of chloride can compromise disease resistance, osmotic regulation, and overall nutrient uptake. In this episode of Soil School, Kelvin Heppner…Read More
As canola approaches harvest, evaluating crop uniformity is one of the most effective ways to detect underlying yield-robbing diseases. Uneven maturity within the canopy often signals disease pressure that can choke off plants prematurely and reduce seed fill. Scouting at the 60% seed colour change stage allows producers to diagnose issues before combining masks the…Read More
In this episode of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss farm business structures, tax avoidance vs. profitability, and the misuse of overfunded whole life insurance policies as succession plans. Following the introduction, the pair are joined by Andrea Gruza, president at Bonnefield Financial, and Mitchell King from Bonnefield's investment…Read More
Ontario research points to 1.5 inches as the target planting depth for soybeans, but growers have some room to adjust when soil moisture or planting equipment makes hitting that depth difficult. In this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert joins Bernard Tobin…Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. Today on the show, Shaun is joined by Craig Johnson of Farm Credit Canada, Justin Miller of Black Earth Humics and Kenny Piecharka of KWS Seeds Canada. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:10 - Craig Johnson of FCC 14:34 - Craig Johnson of... Read More