Think verticillium stripe is just a Manitoba problem? Think again. This increasingly common disease is spreading west, and by the time you spot symptoms, the damage is often done. In this episode of the RealAgriculture's Canola School, Jeanette Gaultier, technical service specialist with BASF, discusses where verticillium is showing up and what can be done…Read More
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Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing opportunities and risk management challenges as we near the summer stretch. In this RealAg Markets discussion, Brian Comeault with Ireland Comeault Lafoy shares... Read More
Weeds are a constant thorn in the side of pulse producers, but some are proving especially tough to take down. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP AgIntellect, discusses what makes certain weeds so difficult to kill, and how pulse producers can manage them. Palmier explains that overwintering…Read More
Global wheat markets surged this week following a surprising downgrade in U.S. winter and spring wheat crop ratings. What does it mean for the overall wheat market direction? For this RealAg Market Update, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney is joined by Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy. The USDA dropped its winter wheat rating from... Read More
Move over, Greenbelt, the Foodbelt has entered the chat. Ontario is losing farmland at an alarming rate of about 319 acres a day, according to provincial data. That’s equivalent to losing an area the size of Kingston every year, says Mike Schreiner, leader of the Ontario Green Party and MPP for Guelph. Losing farmland risks... Read More
Large animal handling remains one of the most hazardous aspects of livestock farming, with unpredictable animal behaviour, high-stress situations, and physical strength creating the potential for serious injuries. From vaccinations to transport, planning and preparation are critical for protecting both animals and handlers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney speaks with…Read More
When it comes to winter wheat, fusarium head blight (FHB) likes lots of spring moisture but cool temperatures can slow development of the disease. Cool and wet weather are two things Ontario's wheat crop has seen plenty of in 2025. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks…Read More
Roughly 88 per cent of Canadian farmers still don’t have a continuity plan, and that lack of preparation could leave families facing more than grief in the event of a death or serious injury. That’s the warning from Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven, who joined Shaun Haney in this fourth instalment of a continuity planning series... Read More
In a unique blend of clean energy and biotechnology, Calgary-based startup Cvictus is “trying to tackle some of the world’s largest issues with our new technologies,” says Katrina Stewart, director of biotechnology and carbon reduction in this interview with RealAgriculture's Amber Bell. Cvictus says it uses a process called enhanced hydrogen recovery to process ultra-deep... Read More
Cattle prices continue to push higher, but the real story may be what’s coming this fall, and how early signs are shaping expectations. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to discuss the latest market movements heading into the U.S. Memorial Day weekend, describing... Read More