How does nitrogen leaf burn impact yield? What about leaf wetness at application? Will wet leaves mitigate the potential for damage from a nitrogen application? Those are just some of the questions University of Guelph researcher Josh Nasielski and RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin tackle on this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School. Tobin caug…

A successful, high-yielding crop at harvest relies heavily on the weather, particularly moisture levels. Too much moisture increases the risk of disease, while too little causes the crop to dry out and lose yield potential. Crop Intelligence aims to help growers make agronomic decisions based on what the environmental conditions are at the crop lev…

How often is it said that farming is a lifestyle? Sometimes it is a hard one, it’s sometimes frustrating, but often also rewarding in more ways than just money. While it is a lifestyle, farms and ranches are also businesses with high-stakes financial decisions required on a regular basis. With cattle prices hitting record highs,… Read More…

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Mike Weddel of Stratus Research and Cassandra Cotton of Fertilizer Canada on a new study on the implementation of 4R in a canola rotation; Hear a spotlight interview with Jamie Puchinger for Farming Smarter; Jill Harvie with Harvie… Read More…

Manitoba growers will be the first to participate in a canola Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) hosted by the Canola Council of Canada starting this growing season. YENs are peer-to-peer learning groups that use benchmarking as a way to determine what management decisions result in not only the highest overall crop yield, but also achieve the… Read M…

When it comes to applying herbicides, is it better to do an imperfect job at the right time or a perfect job at the wrong time? This isn’t a philosophical question, but it does require some discussion to fully understand what goes in to a spray pass to ensure that it’s worth the cost of… Read More由RealAgriculture

The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Joined by Kristin Hoffman, a Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), the episode underscores the importance of proactive safety measures to prevent …

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brunel Sabourin with Antara Ag, and Jason Casselman with the Canola Council of Canada, to discuss the plan for a Canola Yield Enhancement pilot project happening this year in Manitoba; Hear a spotlight interview with Tim Gardner… Read More…

There’s growing evidence that cover crops have the ability to support “sustainably intensified” agriculture. That’s the verdict from Purdue University associate agronomy professor Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. He makes a strong case to support the claim that cover crops have the ability to help agriculture produce more crops per acre while also preservin…

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patti Durand on her new book on succession planning from the perspective of the younger generation; Clint Jurke with BASF in a Canola School episode on yield targets to maximize crop profitability; and, Hear a clip from… Read More…

The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations. It’s understandable—someone living in a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary might find it hard to grasp the challenges a rancher faces to produce the high-quality ribeye steak on their plate. Conversely, that same rancher might struggle to relate to the Calgarian’s …

With interesting times unfolding in the U.S. political scene, Canada seems to have said, “hey U.S., hold my beer,” says Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. There’s plenty happening in Canadian politics with Parliament being prorogued, a Liberal leadership race, and potential tariffs on the horizon. When it comes to the Liberal leadership race, Kody Blo…

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Jim Wiesemeyer with Pro Farmer to discuss some reactions from the U.S. on the first few days of President Trump being in office and if he thinks Canada should be worried about tariffs. Also hear from Marvin Slingerland… Read More…

If Denver’s National Western Stock Show is the Super Bowl of cattle shows, then Harvie Ranching at Olds, Alta is coming home with a Super Bowl ring. As Jill Harvie discusses in the interview below, the ranch’s Hereford bulls took the National Champion Carload honours at the show held this week, after coming in as… Read More…

There are a number of key inputs that are required for a crop to be successful and at the top of the list is nitrogen. While crops need nitrogen in order to thrive, there is a balance to be had and too much N is money waste and a potential risk to the environment. In… Read More由RealAgriculture

Molecules in the air consist of 78 per cent nitrogen. During a lightning storm, the energy of a lightning bolt breaks apart nitrogen molecules, allowing them to form nitrogen oxides. These dissolve in rainwater as nitrates, which fall to the ground with the rain and add nitrogen to soil. Over a decade ago, Joe Lewis,… Read More…

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Jenn Doelman of Renfrew, Ont.; Steve Terpstra of Atwood, Ont.; Matt Enns of Rosthern, Sask.; and Shaune Harty of Foremost, Alta. Also, hear from Tammy Jones, Manitoba… Read More…

Growers can throw the kitchen sink at corn to increase yield but there’s no guarantee that the extra inputs will improve the bottom line when the crop goes to market. That was certainly the story Purdue University associate professor and extension corn specialist Dr. Dan Quinn observed in his trials across Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky… Read More…

What goals should be set for canola yield targets? How have yields been trending? Why is this information important? Achieving a final goal yield at the end of the season is an important component in the profitability of a cropping operation, and setting realistic targets can give producers a reference point from which they can… Read More…

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patti Durand on her new book on succession planning from the perspective of the younger generation; Tracy Broughton with Sask Oilseeds on their new branding initiative; Hear a clip from the latest Mind Your Farm Business podcast about… Read More…

The microbiomes of animals, on and in crops, and in soil and water are incredibly complex that are intricately interconnected, with each influencing the others in various ways. Dr. Tim McAllister, principal research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has spent nearly a decade studying microbiomes, referring to them as the one health m…

This week is all about bone-chilling cold in Ontario and many parts of Western Canada, but does that mean fall seeded crops are in trouble? It depends. On this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word host Peter Johnson explains why growing point location, air temp, and snow cover all matter when expecting survival of winter… Read More…

In Episode 21 of The Truth About Ag podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dig into the conversations shaping agriculture’s future. They explore the unique value of learning from people outside your immediate industry, as highlighted by programs such as TEPAP. The discussion shifts to the importance of preparation and strategy in an industry full……

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio brought to you by Baker Tilly Canada. Host Shaun Haney has a panel discussion covering a number of topics including capital gains changes, cash flow management, succession planning, and more with: Tom Blonde, partner at Baker Tilly; Lee Teesmer, partner at Baker Tilly; Bernie Kottelenberg, succession planning sp…

Harvesting pulse crops that are low to the ground, whether through lodging or because of a dry season, can lead to shatter losses, reducing yield, grain quality and complicating harvest. The concept behind the S3 AWS Airbar is to have an air assist system attached to the combine header that directs what would otherwise be… Read More…

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) is getting ready to update its soil management recommendations for farmers in the province. That job will be in the hands of the Ontario Soil Management Committee (OSMC), a group that’s been around since the late 1980s, and has acted as a gatekeeper of guidelines published… Read Mor…

Phosphorus plays a critical role in early seedling development and is needed throughout the growing season to achieve top yields. Phosphorus is also not mobile in the soil, as it gets held tightly to soil particles. Roots do their best to seek out and mineralize phosphorus, but managing P requires long-term planning. To dive in… Read More…

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss a number of topics including utilizing artificial intelligence in agronomy and managing costs. Also hear from Codie Nagy with the Sask Oilseeds on the new Saskatchewan clubr…

When he started soil sampling fields in Walkerton, Ont., during high school, a career in agronomy wasn’t on the radar for Jonathan Zettler. But after working with agronomists and farm retail staff it didn’t take long for him take a shine to the idea of working with crops and calling the field his office. Fast… Read More…

When it comes to land use, some ways that land provides value are easy to measure and monetize, such as growing crops, raising livestock, or developing real estate. But other types of value, especially those that benefit broader society, like providing biodiversity, wildlife habitat preservation, carbon sequestration, and flood or fire risk mitigat…

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees. He is then joined by: Allan Wiens, CEO of SeedMaster Manufacturing Ltd. on an outlook for 2025; Tracy Broughton with Sask Oilseeds on the new clubroot map and the new organization branding;… Read More…

Grazing corn is becoming increasingly more common. So is grazing cover crops. But what happens when you put the two together? How wide should the corn rows be in order to make space for the cover crop? And is this a profitable way of farming? Byron Long of Long Family Farm at Barrhead County, Alberta… Read More…

Autonomous farming technology has been a buzzword in agriculture for years, but is it finally ready to revolutionize the industry? Nic Dubuc, an avid machinery trend follower and farmer from Quebec, shares his insights on John Deere’s latest announcements at CES 2025 and the broader implications for autonomy in farming in the interview below. Movin…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated significant buzz in agriculture, promising to transform the industry in so many ways. Whether you are talking equipment, agronomy, daily management tasks or livestock production, AI is a staple in any discussion. Even for the most optimistic of people like myself, I can see the dangers of AI promising too……

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Vaderstad. Hear a spotlight interview with Philip Korczak for Vaderstad. Host Shaun Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, Ontario dairy farmer Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media, and Evan Shout with Maverick Ag in Saskatchewan for the… Read More…

Strong and high prices across the board was the story in the cattle markets this week. In the southern U.S., trade remains steady at $2.01. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange highlights that this is the first time she has reported prices at this level on the Beef Market Update. Nebraska markets are steady to… Read More…

Could everyday consumer waste be an effective soil amendment that promotes a healthy microbial soil community and contribute to productive and profitable crops? There’s a growing body of scientific evidence that supports the practice and research being conducted by the University of Alberta’s Dr. Derek MacKenzie is poised to share new understanding…

Without new demand for corn and soybeans, producers are facing a sideways market plateau that could last 10 years. Over the next decade, corn could be anchored in a $4.30 to $4.40 trading range and soybeans could be stuck in the same mud at $10.30 to $10.40, says University of Illinois farm management professor Gary… Read More…

The Saskatchewan government has released the 2024 Clubroot Distribution Map, identifying the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified since its first occurrence in the province in 2008. The map reflects findings from last year’s permission-based survey. No new cases of canola plants with visible symptoms of clubroot were identi…

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Lyndsey Smith is in the host seat today and checks in with: Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Charlene Wattam of Renfrew, Ont.; Richard Carr of Marchand, Man.; Kresten Jorgenson of Special Areas… Read More…

People have been using handshakes to solidify deals since at least as far back as ancient Roman times. A handshake in those days would show that each person was unarmed, thereby establishing a relationship of honesty and trust. Fast forward to today with the progression of law and contracts, a need for more formalized agreements… Read More…

More than 220 certified crop advisors gathered this week at the annual Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) meeting in London, Ont. That’s one third of the province’s 660 CCAs, a number that’s remained stable since 2019 with a few additions every year, says Ontario CCA executive director Susan Fitzgerald. In this interview with RealAgriculture’s Be…

Climate Fieldview has come out with a major update to the platform, just ahead of the busy growing season. Andria Karstens, product value lead for Fieldview, says that growers and agronomists can look for more processing power, better hardware and secure Bluetooth connections as features of the Drive 2.0 version. Karstens, at the Western Canada… Re…

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Peterson, otherwise known as Machinery Pete, to discuss the used machinery market; Steve McQueen with Nachurs Alpine for a spotlight interview; Hear Shaun Haney’s interview with Dr. Dale Woerner on the significance of beef on dairy; and, Hear… Read More…

The new year is rocking and rolling in the best way — the opportunities for learning just keep coming! In this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson shares and discusses some of the key questions discussed at the Southwest Ag Conference and more. From early sulphur decisions, to stressing wheat (on purpose?),… Read More…

Cover crops are all the not-quite-so-new rage and the process of integrating them into current agricultural systems has been gaining ground (pun intended). Seeding multiple species in a field can do some fantastic things for the land, such as enhance water holding capacity, improve soil biodiversity, provide added resistance to pests and disease, a…

A pilot program aimed at bringing more competition to Canada’s rail system is among the casualties of outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament. The federal government announced an 18-month trial for extended interswitching in the 2023 federal budget, and the clock started ticking on the program in September 2023. Int…

The Canadian government is giving the green light to Bunge’s US$8.2 billion acquisition of Viterra, with a series of conditions. The two multi-national grain companies originally announced their plan to combine operations under the Bunge banner in June 2023. Approval by the Canadian government was communicated in an order-in-council published on Ja…

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio broadcasting from the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., brought to you by FMC Pre-School! First off, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Joe Ikley, extension weed specialist with NDSU, on how kochia grows and spreads and what we can do… Read More…

What does it mean to struggle well? In 2006, then Major Mark Gasparotto, now retired as a Colonel, led the combat engineers during Operation Medusa in Afghanistan, Canada’s largest combat mission since the Korean War. As a keynote speaker, Gasparotto now shares how the lessons learned on that mission, of leadership following friendly fire, of… Read…