Episodes
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How Bank of Canada's rate hike & the U.S. economic picture impact farms | RealAg Radio Nov 4/26
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FCC AgExpert! On today’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Craig Johnston of FCC, Landon Fahlman of FCC Ag Expert for a spotlight interview and German Farmer Jana Gäbert on being the 2026 recipient of the Kleckner Global...
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Crop sequence, farm safety, corn yield reports, and soybean records | Wheat Pete's Word, Nov 4, 2026
Welcome to Wheat Pete’s Word for Wednesday, November 4th! In what host Peter Johnson calls one of his longest episodes yet, the show opens with an urgent reminder to prioritize farm safety as harvest and field operations wrap up. Johnson then delves into the nuances of crop sequencing versus…
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When winter wheat keeps growing, what's the plan? | Wheat School
Ontario's winter wheat crop continues to benefit from an unusually warm fall, with favourable growing conditions giving both early- and late-planted fields additional time to develop before winter. In this episode of Wheat School, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson walks a…
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Gauging weed stage, moisture, and fall herbicide efficacy | Canola School
Post-harvest moisture across the Prairies often triggers a heavy green flush across stubble fields, leaving growers to weigh whether to pull the sprayer out or leave it parked. While seeing green can tempt producers into rapid action, effective fall weed management comes down to weed staging,...
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Rethinking ag education with the University of Saskatchewan | The Truth About Ag, Ep 71
What does agricultural education need to look like to meet the demands of modern farming? In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are joined by Drs. Angela Bedard-Haughn, dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, and Keith Willoughby, dean of the...
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Investing in farmers and new ideas — Agriculture innovation at One Ag | RealAg Radio Nov 3, 2026
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is bringing you conversations from the One Ag event in Calgary, Alberta! Joining Lyndsey on today’s show are Wilson Acton of Tallgrass Ventures to discuss coordinating the event, Collin...
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Canada-U.S. trade talks are back on — can we make a deal?
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and U.S. President Donald Trump are sending their trade teams back to the negotiation table after "constructive discussions" last week. President Trump also acknowledged in media interviews that trade talks were back on with Canada. Canada walked away from the...
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Building bigger bean yields with Horst Bohner and Henry Prinzen | The Agronomists, Ep 258
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Horst Bohner of OMAFA and Henry Prinzen of Maizex to talk about building bigger beans, including emergence, nutrient management, disease management, AND double crop results from this year! The Agronomists is brought to you by Pulse...
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Soil sampling after pulses, nitrogen robots, and the fall auction season | RealAg Radio Nov 2, 2026
Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey hosts a great line up of interviews done by Bern Tobin, Amber Bell and Shaun Haney, including Andria Carlyon of Gateway Research Organization to talk about what's left behind after pulses, Ken...
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Shifting pests and wild weather put production threats centre stage at Canola Week 2026
Canola growers across Western Canada faced a rollercoaster growing season marked by relentless rain in parts of Alberta, mid-summer heat and drought across the brown soil zone, and mounting disease pressure through the black soil zone. Despite weekly agronomist yield estimates trending downward…
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Crown land lease changes, soil testing, & Agri-Trade | RealAg on the Weekend Oct 31 & Nov 1/26
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s show, Haney is joined by Mike Palmier of MNP for a product spotlight, Krissy Fiddler to talk about Agri-Trade, and Anne Wasko for a Beef Market Update. Also on today’s show, Shaun Haney talks about...
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Strong prices, slow herd growth & market surprises | Beef Market Update, Oct 30, 2026
Despite downward pressure on U.S. cattle prices, the Canadian beef market continues to hold its own as the fall calf run picks up steam. With tighter supplies, signs of heifer retention, and strong exports, producers are navigating a market where decisions made today could have big implications…
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Monette sale extension, peer groups, diesel rebates, and interest rates | RealAg Radio Oct 30, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Evan Shout of the Truth About Ag Podcast to talk about Monette Farms, the ECCC clean fuel regulation amendment, the Bank of Canada...
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Shut the virtual barn door — Why cybersecurity matters | Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 118
On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney explores why cybersecurity has become an essential pillar of farm risk management alongside weather and markets. Featuring Eugene Ng and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, this episode delves into how cybercriminals actively exploit...
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Bank of Canada rate decision highlights tightening pressures for Canadian farmers
Rising interest rates and persistent energy costs are combining to tighten margins across Canadian farm operations. While headline inflation sits above target, mixed economic signals continue to challenge both central bankers and farm managers navigating an uncertain economic landscape. In this...
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Fall projects, winter plans, and keeping both cattle and sheep | RealAg Radio Oct 29, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Chad Mader, Lake Hurst, Ontario; Warren McCutcheon, based in Carman, Manitoba; Mike Beckie, based in Davidson, Saskatchewan; Rudy Meier…
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Testing nitrogen robots with Ken Schaus | Profitable Practices
What if corn growers could reduce nitrogen applications while maintaining yields — or even pushing them higher? That's the potential Ken Schaus is exploring as he puts autonomous nitrogen application robots to work on his farm in Bruce County, Ont. In this episode of Profitable Practices,...
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Calculating shrink, beans-on-beans risks, tight soil, and BYDV | Wheat Pete's Word, Oct 28
Did you know an 1894 wheat variety called Johnson once topped the Ottawa trial plots? It sure did, and with that, welcome to this October 28th edition of Wheat Pete’s Word! In this episode, RealAgriculture resident agronomist Peter Johnson dives into winter cereal issues across Ontario, the...
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CAHOF inductee Dr. Brian Rossnagel on advancing barley & oat genetics | RealAg Radio Oct 28, 2026
Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Brian Rossnagel! Haney and Dr. Rossnagel discuss Dr. Rossnagel’s career, accomplishments and contributions to agriculture…
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Celebrating ten years of RealAg Radio! | RealAg Radio October 27, 2026
Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this special episode celebrating ten years of RealAg Radio! On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to look back on and celebrate the show's last ten years! Also on today's show, Shaun Haney is joined…
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Warm weather provides a window to get a jump on '27 weed control
An extended, open autumn across Eastern Canada creates ideal conditions for fieldwork, but it also gives problem weeds a window to develop. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith catches up with resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to analyze fall weed management strategies,...
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Bourgault CDi50 air seeder combines seeding capacity with field flexibility
Bourgault is looking to help growers cover more acres without adding transportation challenges with the introduction of its new CDi50, a 50-foot frame-mounted air seeder designed to combine field productivity, transport flexibility and multiple seeding and fertilizer placement options. In this...
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German farmer Jana Gäbert receives 2026 Kleckner Global Farm Leader Award
Jana Gäbert never set out to become an agricultural advocate. She just wanted to be a farmer. But as public criticism of large-scale and conventional agriculture grew in Germany, Gäbert felt compelled to speak up. Nearly seven years later, her advocacy has taken her to the European Parliament…
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A window for weed control, corn dry down, and sulphur sticker shock | RealAg Radio Oct 26, 2026
Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by FMC Biologicals! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to talk fall weed control, harvest conditions in Ontario and more! Also on today's show, Smith is joined by Erin Burton of FMC...
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Drone technology opens new opportunities for crop management
Drone technology is rapidly expanding its role in agriculture, giving growers new ways to assess crop conditions, make agronomic decisions and apply crop protection products. But as drones become larger, faster, and more capable, ensuring accurate and effective applications remains a priority. In...
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BASF Canada lead Joel Johnson talks breeding innovation, whole-farm systems, and crop margins
Balancing rising input costs with long-term agronomic sustainability remains a critical priority across Canadian agriculture. As farm economics tighten and some acreage reaches natural rotational boundaries, driving yield and efficiency requires a holistic approach to top yields and…
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Matching the right hybrid to each acre with Clint Jurke & Mark Alberts | The Canola PODcast, Ep, 12
Selecting the right canola hybrid involves far more than simply chasing the highest yield numbers on a broad trial sheet. As field conditions, disease risks, and growing environments vary across the Canadian Prairies, matching specific genetics to individual field challenges is becoming an...
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Timing, depth, and what's left behind after pulses | Pulse School
What happens below the soil surface after a pulse crop is harvested can have a significant impact on fertility decisions for the following growing season. While the combine may be finished its work, the roots left behind are still contributing to what's happening in the soil. In this episode of...
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Wrapping up a slow harvest, label harmonization, and AITC | RealAg on the Weekend Oct 24 & 25, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend! On this week’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by farmer Edgar Hammermeister, based in Alameda, Saskatchewan, for a farm update; Kate Sauser of the Grain Growers of Canada to talk about what the Grain Growers of Canada are pushing…
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Funding for food banks, Alberta referendum results, and tariff changes | RealAg Radio Oct 23, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel! 00:00 - Coming up… 01:33 - RealAg Issues Panel 14:33 - RealAg Issues Panel 25:42 -...
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OCAN takes corn management to another level | Corn School
Ontario corn growers will have a new opportunity to dig deeper into crop performance in 2027 as the Ontario Corn Agronomy Network (OCAN) prepares to expand following its first-year pilot project. Building on the success of the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) for wheat, OCAN is…
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The future of canola through the lens of young farmers | RealAg Radio Oct 22, 2026
Welcome to episode six of the Future of Canola Series on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Bayer Crop Science! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Arvel Lawson of Bayer, and farmers Fiona Jochum and Jake Leguee to talk about what younger farmers need from profitability and…
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Lessons in sclerotinia management from a Saskatchewan canola field | Canola School
For canola growers in northwest Saskatchewan, a season of frequent rainfall and humid conditions has created an ideal environment for sclerotinia to thrive. With increased disease pressure contributing to lodging, brittle stems, and yield losses, managing infected fields has become another...
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Canada's direction, tariff frustrations & wrapping up fieldwork | RealAg Radio Oct 21, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ontario; Jason Seed of New Liskeard, Ontario; Edgar Hammermeister of Alameda, Saskatchewan; Jack…
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What 10 million soil tests tell us about fertility trends | Soil School
Crop yields continue to trend higher across North America, but soil fertility reserves are quietly paying the bill. Newly summarized five-year soil test trends from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) show that crop nutrient removal is steadily outpacing fertilizer applications in many situations. In...
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Tiller trouble, suspicious corn, soil health, and frosted forage | Wheat Pete's Word, Oct 21, 2026
From massive corn kernels, to harvest yield variations, frost concerns, and crucial soil health insights, there’s plenty to cover in this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word! Host Peter Johnson breaks down what’s happening in fields across Ontario, from massive corn kernel size to variable moisture…
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Kate Sauser named interim executive director at Grain Growers of Canada
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has announced Kate Sauser as interim executive director. Sauser steps into the role following the resignation of Bruce Burrows. Grain Growers of Canada is the national voice of Canadian grain farmers, representing over 100,000 producers through 15 national…
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Nursing the 2026 harvest hangover | The Truth About Ag, Ep 70
Harvest 2026 is finally in the books, and co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are back together to unpack a season that tested equipment, patience and people. From challenging weather conditions and a drawn-out harvest to the decision to purchase a ninth combine, Kristjan shares what worked,...
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Alberta referendum results, farm profitability, and pesticide labelling | RealAg Radio Oct 20, 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today, Shaun Haney is joined by Justin Shephard of FCC to discuss farm profitability issues, Mike Palmier of MNP for a spotlight interview, and Kate Sauser of the Grain Growers of Canada to talk CUSMA and pesticide labelling. Also on today’s…
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How embracing AI can help build trust in Canada's food system
Farmers remain among the most trusted sources of information about Canada's food system, but when Canadians have questions about agriculture, they're increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. That shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for farmers and food...
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A high-flying solution to establishing cover crops after corn | Farming Forward
Establishing cover crops after corn harvest can be a challenge for Ontario growers, especially when late harvests and unpredictable fall weather leave little time for seeding. But drone seeding into standing corn offers an opportunity to get cover crops established earlier, extend the growing...
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Turning grass into profit at Nerbas Bros. Angus | Profitable Practices
In an industry where success is often measured by individual animal performance or total head count, Arron and Shane Nerbas take a different approach: cattle and beef are the byproducts of growing high-quality grass. This episode of Profitable Practices takes us to Nerbas Bros. Angus, in the…
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Manure's value with Christine Brown and Mario Tenuta | The Agronomists, Ep 257
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Dr. Mario Tenuta of the University of Manitoba and Christine Brown of OMAFA to talk about the value of manure in crop rotation, the ideal time to apply manure, managing N losses, and how to determine release rates! The Agronomists is...
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Wheat midge scouting, nutrient removal rates, and trusting our food | RealAg Radio Oct 19, 2026
Welcome to this Agronomic Monday episode, brought to you by Nutrien eKonomics! Today on RealAg Radio, hear from Amanda Jorgensen of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation to talk wheat midge scouting, Keith Fournier of Nunebor Farms on living with aphanomyces, Lyle Cowell of Nutrien eKonomics for a...
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Nearly 200 years in, Massey Ferguson sets its sights on what's next
When it comes to designing tractors, what does putting farmers first actually look like? For Massey Ferguson, part of the answer lies in reducing downtime, improving reliability, and understanding the challenges farmers face in the field. Speaking at a ride-and-drive event for the company's new…
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New Zidua Prime herbicide expands weed control options for soybean growers
BASF is bringing a new residual herbicide to Eastern Canadian soybean growers for the 2027 growing season, offering extended weed control, multiple modes of action and application flexibility across different soybean production systems. Zidua Prime combines two active ingredients — imazethapyr...
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Machinery sales, grain testing, and the Clean Fuel Regulation | RealAg on the Weekend Oct 17 & 18/26
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney unpacks the current state of farm machinery sales. Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Brian Voth of IntelliFarm to talk about grain testing, CANTERRA SEEDS with a product spotlight, and Kelvin…
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Popular politicians, balance sheets, and Monette's land sale deadline | RealAg Radio, Oct 16, 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! In today’s edition, the Friday Issues Panel has convened to talk about popular politicians, the Alberta referendum questions on Monday, what makes a beautiful balance sheet, and what might happen with Monette land sales. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:34…
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The bulls need fed: Looking for a lift in the grain markets | RealAg Markets
Farmers entered the autumn with high expectations, but a lengthy 10-month rally and harvest delays are raising crucial questions about grain market momentum. In this RealAg Markets discussion with Shaun Haney, Brian Voth, president of IntelliFarm, digs into whether the current market setup...
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Navigating fertilizer costs, wet weather, and late crops | RealAg Radio, October 15, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ontario; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Manitoba; Lee Markert of Vulcan, Alberta; Matt Enns of Rosthern,...