Podcasts – RealAgriculture

Could we really be golfing on Christmas Day in Ontario? While host Peter Johnson might be a tad hoarse from community theatre, he is back to tackle the pressing agronomic questions facing growers this fall. Before diving into the field, Johnson marks Remembrance Day by taking time to respect those who did and do defend... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. Today on the show, Shaun Haney is joined by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Guy Charbonneau to discuss his induction into the CAHOF, and his career stemming from an eleven-generation dairy farm in Quebec. 00:00 - Coming up... 01:22 -... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today, Haney is joined by Pierre Petelle of CropLife; Colin Dutcheshen of HeadsUp for a spotlight interview; Derryn Shrosbree of FarmStrong on 2026 budget changes that benefit farm succession; and James Law of Breedr to discuss the benefits and options of digital cattle... Read More

A shifting political map in Washington does not guarantee relief for Canadian agriculture, as cross-border trade friction and broader protectionist sentiment remain firmly entrenched across the American electorate. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Frontlines podcast, host Shaun Haney sits down with geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro to examine the fallout from the U.S. midterm elections, where... Read More

Traditional irrigation systems have their place, but what about fields that aren't perfectly square, have obstacles, or need more than just water applied throughout the growing season? That's where the 360 Rain system comes in. At Ag in Motion in Langham, Sask., RealAgriculture's Amber Bell caught up with Mitch McCormick, sales manager with West Coast... Read More

New Holland is expanding its Workmaster compact utility tractor lineup with three new models designed to deliver more power, operator comfort and versatility. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin caught up with New Holland compact tractor product specialist Cory Hunt to take a closer look at the new Workmaster 55C... Read More

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Andrew Enns of the Manitoba Crop Alliance, Gazali Issah of Sask Wheat and Rosalie Gillis-Madden of Farmers for Climate Solutions to talk about On-Farm Field Trials! They will discuss what makes a farm-scale trial different than plot scale, how best to set them up,... Read More

Finding room for cover crops in a potato rotation isn't easy, especially in southern Alberta, where a short growing season can leave little time between harvest and winter. But at Quattro Farms near Bow Island, Alta., a new field trial is putting a multi-species cover crop to the test, with hopes of improving soil health…Read More

The proposed Alto high-speed rail project threatens to cut directly through some of Eastern Canada’s most productive farmland. While recent federal budget announcements introduced measures such as accelerated tax write-offs for on-farm capital investments, new expropriation powers tied to major infrastructure developments have sparked serious concern across the agricultural sector. In this interview, Drew Spoelstra,... Read More

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAg to talk about a plan for when winter wheat keeps growing into November; Tryston Beyrer of Mosaic on what 10 million soil tests tell us about fertility trends; Dale Cowan of Agris... Read More

Canada's canola sector is breathing a sigh of relief following China’s commitment to extend the suspension of tariffs on Canadian canola meal for another two years. The extension, coinciding with the federal trade and agriculture ministers' visits to China last week, provides a much-needed period of predictability, says Andre Harpe, who farms at Valhalla Centre,... Read More

Biological products are gaining attention as farmers look for ways to improve soil health and nutrient availability, but determining where they fit — and whether they deliver a return on investment — isn't always straightforward. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Pulse School, Mike Palmier of MNP Ag Intellect discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with…Read More

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 Kaia Fossheim of AgSafe Alberta for a spotlight interview and Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. Also on today’s show, Haney breaks down the federal budget... Read More

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 Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel! Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market... Read More

Farmers are generating more data than ever before, but turning that information into timely, practical agronomic decisions remains a challenge. AGRIS Co-operative is looking to bridge that gap by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its digital agriculture strategy. In this RealAgriculture interview, Bernard Tobin catches up with AGRIS Co-operative senior agronomist and agronomy strategy manager... Read More

Cattle markets are facing another tough week, with falling prices, heavier carcass weights, and backed-up feedlots adding pressure as the fall calf run continues. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to break down a challenging week across the cattle complex. Wasko... Read More

Early-stage technology and intellectual property often face a steep climb toward commercialization in the Canadian agriculture and food sectors. A new initiative aims to bridge that gap by offering innovators both prize capital and venture support to turn viable concepts into operating companies. Carrot Ventures AgTech Studio has partnered with XPRIZE Canada Hub to launch... Read More

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 Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ontario; Jonny de Matos of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Korey Peters of Randolph, Manitoba; Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alberta; and Pioneer agronomist... Read More

This week's meeting of Canadian and Chinese government delegates delivered tariff relief on Canadian canola meal, pulses, and seafood until the end of 2028, but the pork sector remains excluded from the breakthrough. While other agricultural commodities celebrate extended preferred status, Canadian pork processors continue to navigate steep trade barriers that erode market share across... Read More

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 Farm Leader Award... Read More

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 simple rotations, shares listener field observations... Read More

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 wheat field near Woodstock, Ont., as he assesses what he's seeing across the…Read More

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, weather cues, and species prioritization. In this episode of…Read More

  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 Edwards School of Business at…Read More

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 Phillips of Verdex Cap, Lindsey Skabar of IIF... Read More

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 negotiating table in late August after last minute concessions... Read More

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 School, How Could I Know? podcast, and RealAg... Read More

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 Schaus of Schaus Land and Cattle Company... Read More

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 all season, Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the... Read More

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 Crown land... Read More

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 for years to come. In this week's Beef... Read More

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 Raising Rates and more!... Read More

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 trust-based rural relationships through fraudulent invoices, compromised email accounts, and…Read More

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 interview, Farm Credit Canada’s chief economist Craig Johnston joins Shaun Haney to break down... Read More

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, based in Fraser Valley, B.C.; and Pioneer... Read More

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, RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin visits Schaus Land and Cattle Company…Read More

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 provincial corn DON survey results, and corn shrink... Read More

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, especially in the areas of barley and oat genetics. Haney and Dr.... Read More

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 by RealAg Radio producer... Read More

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, isolated high deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in corn, and the physiological mechanics behind... Read More