Podcasts – RealAgriculture
RealAgriculture's podcast feed compiles all audio interviews and podcasts from the agricultural media platform, covering topics relevant to farmers and the agriculture industry. It features conversations with experts, producers, and industry leaders on issues like crop production, technology, markets, and rural life. The show is produced by RealAgriculture, a Canadian online agricultural news outlet.
Episodes
A tale of two pulse crops in a very wet year | Pulse School
Cattle markets search for direction ahead of the fall run | Beef Market Update, Sept 11, 2026
Fall calf run is just around the corner, but cattle markets are sending mixed signals as producers head into one of the busiest marketing periods of the year. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says the short holiday week made for relatively quiet fed cattle trade on both sides of the border. In Western Canada,... Read More
The truth about ag policy and trade wars | Truth About Ag, Bonus Episode
Trade uncertainty, attracting ag investment, & funding future research | RealAg Radio Sept 11, 2026
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
How interest rate gaps and trade pressure are affecting the Canadian dollar
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 Johns
Harvest updates, trade war thoughts, and improved financial outlook | RealAg Radio Sept 10, 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 farmers from across Canada, including Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ontario, Alicia King of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Ron Krahn of Rivers, Manitoba, John Kowalchuk of Trochu,... Read More
Market Day Report: Canada-U.S. trade tensions intensify
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 motorcycle
ForageCam keeps an eye on forage quality
New Holland is bringing real-time kernel processing scores to the forage harvester cab, giving operators the ability to monitor corn silage quality and make adjustments on the go. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, New Holland forage harvester marketing manager Patrick Weitzel joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss ForageCam, a new option for... Read More
Don't overlook chloride when building a fertility program | Soil School
Scouting canola before harvest: How to spot yield robbers | Canola School
The truth about access to capital with Bonnefield | Truth About Ag, Ep 66
Hitting the planting depth sweet spot | Soybean School
U.S. bans some Canadian dairy and alcohol, and bonds/Cdn dollar in focus | RealAg Radio Sept 9, 2026
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
Windstorms, stuck equipment safety, and outsmarting the weather | Wheat Pete's Word, Sept 9
Hold onto your hats! Ontario got a taste of Western Canadian wind this week, and it left a trail of crop damage in its wake. On this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down the severe weather impacts, discusses critical safety measures for pulling out stuck machinery, and dives deep into late-season agronomy... Read More
FCC phases out legacy product, AgExpert Analyst
After 24 years of use, and after careful consideration, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) are phasing out AgExpert Analyst. It will no longer be available for purchase after December 31, 2028, allowing current users two years to migrate their existing books to FCC's AgExpert Accounting program. Krista Kilback, director of AgExpert for FCC, joins RealAgriculture's Lyndsey... Read More
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series narrow-row planters
Massey Ferguson is expanding its planter lineup with a new split- and narrow-row offering aimed at farms looking for core precision planting technology, flexible configurations, and practical capacity. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, AGCO marketing manager Jason Lee joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin for a walkaround of the new Massey Ferguson N-Series split/narrow... Read More
Building herbicide flexibility into corn and soybean weed control
Weeds don’t always wait for the sprayer, and neither does the weather. That’s why Helena Agri-Enterprises is emphasizing herbicide flexibility as growers manage increasingly complex weed control challenges in corn and soybeans. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Helena Agri-Enterprises technical development manager Nick Hurdle joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin in the
The future of canola - what's next for Canada's greatest crop? | RealAg Radio Sept 8, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to today’s RealAg Radio show, brought to you by Bayer Crop Science Canada! On today's show, we bring you another episode of the Bayer Canola Series panel discussion, examining how Canada stays ahead and develops canola for tomorrow. Our panel includes Kerran Clements of Bayer, Scott Horner of HyTech Production, and... Read More
Frontlines: Canada resists U.S. pressure as trade talks fall apart
Diplomatic tensions and escalating trade disputes continue to challenge standard economic alliances, leaving nations to weigh the costs of sovereignty against economic integration. As bilateral trade talks face friction over long-term stability and sovereignty guarantees, global markets face increasing unpredictability. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAg radio show host Shaun Haney sits down wi
John Deere's new AI assistant turns farm data into answers
Farmers have been collecting field, machine, and operational data in John Deere Operations Center for years. Now, Deere is introducing an artificial intelligence assistant designed to make it easier to turn that information into answers — simply by asking questions. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, John Deere product marketing manager Jackson Baca... Read More
CNH looks to Bourgault to strengthen seeding equipment offering
Bourgault Industries is set to significantly expand the global reach of its seeding technology through a new strategic alliance with CNH that will see Bourgault-built equipment offered through Case IH and New Holland dealers. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Bourgault sales and marketing vice president Colin Rush... Read More
Livestock vs. crop margins and a slow start to harvest | RealAg on the Weekend, Sept 5 & 6, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney talks about data from the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index showing how crop producers face tight margins and iffy financial sentiment, while livestock operations are riding a wave of strong margins. Also on today’s show, Haney talks about the... Read More
Wait, harvest around it, or fire up the dryer? Dealing with variable wheat at harvest | Wheat School
When you're always a week away from the next drought, residue and moisture retention matters most
Preserving moisture and managing heavy crop residue in dryland conditions is a persistent challenges for producers in the driest areas of the Canadian Prairies and Northern Great Plains. Achieving agronomic goals when water is significantly limiting often requires balancing equipment choices and harvesting methods with long-term soil health objectives. Dusty Hunter farms near Shaunavon, Sask.,...
Yield concerns, improving prices, currency risk, and Churchill's promise | RealAg Radio Sept 4, 2026
Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! For today’s show, Host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Evan Shout of Maverick Ag, Farmer Coach and the Truth About Ag podcast. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:26 - RealAg Issues Panel 16:13 - RealAg Issues Panel 27:30 -... Read More
Toads, land costs, and weird things found in fields | RealAg Radio Sept 3, 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, Lyndsey Smith, is joined by farmers from across Canada, including Luke Fisher, Jason Kehler, Jim Hale, and Kevin Bisschop. Plus, Lyndsey is joined by Pioneer Agronomist John Seliga, based out of... Read More
CLAAS reveals new generation of tractors
CLAAS is bringing a new generation of tractors to North America, with four series spanning 165 to 450 horsepower, and targeting jobs ranging from loader and hay work to heavy tillage and seeding. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, CLAAS product and sales specialist Tanner Whipps joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin for a first... Read More
Breakthroughs in grain storage and handling with AGI | RealAg Radio September 2, 2026
Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, live from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Idaho where host Shaun Haney broadcasts today's show from the AGI booth! For the conversation today, hear from Jason Jones, Kent Woods, Brent "Woody" Woodcock, Kushal Dave, and Jake Neujahr. 00:00 - Coming Up... 01:36 - Jason Jones &... Read More
Broadcasting risks, glowing worms, slugs, and fertility decisions | Wheat Pete's Word, Sept 2
Say it ain't so! Only 41 bushels per acre soybeans and 155 bushels per acre corn? Pete's own harvest predictions are in, and they aren't great for some areas. But there's so much more to talk about on this week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word! Also, on the Word: Extreme weather continues to dominate across... Read More
Farm Progress Show: Capacity, productivity, partnerships, and engineering on full display
Rising grain markets and key technology partnerships are generating renewed optimism among producers at this year's Farm Progress Show happening this week at Boone, Iowa. On full display are equipment innovations focused heavily on maximizing field capacity while addressing input energy requirements, offering a practical response to ongoing cost pressures across North American agriculture. RealAgr
Being a voice for labour, policy, farm safety & trade with Ken Forth | RealAg Radio Sept 1, 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Ken Forth. Haney and Forth unpack Ken's career in agriculture and talk about his induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Also on today’s show, Stephen Denys of Maizex joins the show for... Read More
Can tillage solve next year's pest problem? | Canola School
Using humic and fulvic acids with Mohammad Rahbari and Clay Williams | The Agronomists, Ep 252
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Clay Williams of Black Earth and Mohammad Rahbari of CanGrow/Bioline to talk about biological products, their fit in rotation, what they can and can't do, with a focus on humic and fulvic acids as they dive deeper into products. The Agronomists is brought to... Read More
Planting on time, soybean seed choice, crop residue benefits & flax facts | RealAg Radio Aug 31, 2026
Welcome to Agronomic Monday with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Gabrielle Croft of DEKALB for a spotlight interview, Saskatchewan farmer Dusty Hunter on crop residue benefits, Katie Meggison of Maizex on tailoring your seed choice for more beans in the bin, Dennis Penningron of Michigan State University on... Read More
Will export infrastructure for energy and minerals squeeze out food and agriculture?
Canada could expand its non-U.S. goods exports by an additional $146 billion by 2035, with agri-food representing a primary growth driver, according to a new report by PwC. Capturing these international opportunities, however, requires overcoming significant infrastructure and trade logistics gaps and maybe even trade-offs between supply chains. To unpack the logistics requirements and strategic..
Making phosphorus more available to the plant | Corn School
Tariff retaliation, diversifying trade, and crop residue | RealAg on the Weekend Aug 29 & 30, 2026
Welcome to this week's edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On the show today, Haney is joined by Michael Harvey of CAFTA, Jim Wiesemeyer of the Wiesemeyer Perspectives Podcast, and Michael English of PwC to help unpack what's happening in Canada-U.S. trade. Also on today's show, Eric Olson of MNP... Read More
Trade war response and attitudes, USA's beef imports and working with India | RealAg Radio Aug 28, 2026
Welcome to the Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Today on the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI and Kelvin Heppner of RealAg for the RealAg Issues Panel. Also on today’s show, Shaun is joined by Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. 00:00 - Coming up…... Read More
Expanding supplies, shifts in inventories, and slow rebuilding | Beef Market Update, Aug 28, 2026
A shift in supply dynamics and shifting trade flows are weighing heavily on North American livestock markets, reversing months of tight inventory trends and record-high retail prices. In this Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture sits down with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to unpack the factors driving the recent downturn in cash... Read More
The tariffs are here — what does it mean for Canada's agri-food sector? | Ag Policy Exchange
With the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the implementation of new tariffs, the agriculture sector is once again dealing with elevated uncertainty on the trade front. To unpack what this escalation means on the farm and across the sector, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and RealAgriculture brought together leading policy analysts, former government... Read More
Too much protein can be a bad thing
A little extra protein might sound like cheap insurance in a cattle ration, but when protein is one of the more expensive nutrients being fed, knowing what the cow actually needs matters. During Gateway Research Organization and Farming Forward’s Corn Stalk Tour at Byron Long’s farm in Barrhead County, Alta., Dr. Bart Lardner of the... Read More
The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44
More protein might sound like cheap insurance heading into winter, but there comes a point when that extra scoop is doing more for the feed bill than the cow. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by Eric Bailey, state beef extension specialist and associate professor of animal science with... Read More
Combine breakdowns, fall feedyard to-dos, and farmers' reaction to tariffs | RealAg Radio Aug 27, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s RealAg Radio show, Shaun Haney is joined by Philip Shaw, Brendan Byrne, Aubrey Yule, Andrea Stroeve-Sawa and Pioneer agronomist Jenna Gregoire! 00:00 - Coming up... 01:40 - Philip Shaw of Dresden, Ont. 16:02 - Brendan Byrne... Read More
Four steps to tailoring seed choice for more beans in the bin | Soybean School
Wheat seeding date, hail damage, header selection, & plow match honours | Wheat Pete's Word, Aug 26
Can you believe it? Paisley Johnson, big brother to Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson took top honours in the 2026 International Plowing Match farmstead beautification contest. Hats off to Paisley! Meanwhile, torrential downpours and severe hail have hit parts of Ontario and the U.S. On this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson covers rapid... Read More
Trade war consequences, Canada's non U.S. trade, & if Carney wants a deal | RealAg Radio Aug 26, 2026
Welcome to this midweek edition of RealAg Radio! For today’s discussion, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Michael Harvey of CAFTA to talk about the U.S. -Canada trade war and its consequences, and Michael English of PWC to talk about non-U.S. ag exports and what needs to happen to make this possible. Also on... Read More
Twin Master combine showcases new, efficient updates | Edible Bean School
Knowledge, advice, and capital with FCC's Colin Brisebois | The Truth About Ag, Ep 65
Canada-U.S. trade impasse deepens as goalposts shift in Washington
Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to create uncertainty for the North American agricultural sector. Divergent narratives from both sides of the border have left industry stakeholders looking for clear signals amidst the policy noise, particularly regarding tariffs and supply chain disruptions. In this interview, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney speaks... Read Mor
Unpacking the Canada-U.S. trade war: ag impacts, retaliation, & what's next | RealAg Radio Aug 25, 2026
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Today on the show, your host, Shaun Haney, is joined by Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer Perspectives and Keith Currie of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade war. Also on today’s show, Haney is joined by Eric Olson of MNP for a spotlight interview.... Read More
Fertilizing forages with Cedric MacLeod and Christine O'Reilly | The Agronomists, Ep 251
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Christine O'Reilly of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and Cedric MacLeod of MacLeod Agronomics to discuss the super novel and different idea of fertilizer and nutrient applications on forage stands. What productivity gains can we make? What about persistence? What nutrients... Read More
Managing for weird weather, nitrogen robots, and desiccation decisions | RealAg Radio Aug 24, 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Agronomic Monday edition! Today on RealAg Radio, host Lyndsey Smith unpacks the current events impacting your farm, discusses agronomy with Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson and brings you a discussion with Bernard Tobin of RealAg and Brucelea Poultry field crops manager Mark McLean on how nitrogen robots are helping navigate... Read More
Plant on time for top winter wheat yields | Wheat School
One-day flowers, residual nitrogen and other flax facts
Flax may be known for turning prairie fields blue, but those flowers are more fleeting than they look. “If you look at a flax field and it's flowering and it's beautiful and blue, those flowers that you see that day are not the same flowers you'll see tomorrow. They last one day,” says Ken Jackle,... Read More
Lupin Platform Inc. opens first processing plant in Westlock County
Lupins may still be a relatively unfamiliar crop on the Canadian Prairies, but Lupin Platform Inc. is working to build both the acres and the infrastructure needed to change that. The company has officially opened its first lupin processing plant in Westlock County, Alta., marking another step in what CEO Tristan Choi describes as building... Read More
A swathing comeback, canola estimates, and wheat expectations | RealAg on the Weekend Aug 22 & 23, 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research on the wheat and canola markets, and Jenna Rae Seward of Cronkhite Ag on swathing! Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host... Read More
Tackling beef price interventions, trade friction, and crop input pressures | RealAg Radio Aug 21, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout of Maverick Ag and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for today’s edition of the show. Topics up for discussion: farm profitability, tariff deals or no deals, Trump's beef import idea, and Ducks Unlimited's... Read More
Strip tilling with the MegaStripper | Soil School
Giant, 5-tank John Deere cart offers features to help lower compaction and speed-up fills
Tight seeding windows and wet spring conditions routinely test broad-acre producers across the Canadian Prairies, making field efficiency and tendering speed critical to getting a crop in the ground. To cover more acres with fewer stops, equipment manufacturers are expanding cart capacities and redesigning handling systems to keep drills moving during narrow planting windows. At... Read More
Slow starts to harvest, next season's fertilizer, and go-to burger spot | RealAg Radio Aug 20, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today on the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by farmers Jay Lewis, Simon Ellis, Corey Loessin, Shaune Harty, and Pioneer agronomist Liam Bracken. 02:10 - Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont. 15:58 - Simon Ellis... Read More
Variability in rainfall has growers exploring swathing again | Canola School
How nitrogen robots navigate the growing season | Corn School
Manage your upside expectations on wheat despite Black Sea trouble, says Driedger | RealAg Markets
Geopolitical disruptions and infrastructure targets in the Black Sea are causing significant uncertainty in global wheat markets, causing farmers to question how the wheat market is going to play out. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney sits down with Jon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research to analyze the shifting fundamentals of the global wheat market.... Read More
Got worms? Why genetic testing for parasite resistance is such a challenge
Internal parasites present a major hurdle for sheep and goat producers, driving up mortality rates and suppressing overall flock productivity across North America. While parasite management includes the use of dewormers, increasing parasite resistance to drug classes has shifted the focus to adopting long-term strategies that includes a genetic component. To unpack what it will... Read More
Canola's carryout, production estimates, and demand driving prices higher | RealAg Markets
As canola growers navigate crop potential following an unusual spring, market dynamics and tight supply balances continue to support strong commodity values. Weather disruptions, low carryout projections, and strong demand from the U.S. biofuel sector are shaping the supply and demand landscape as harvest approaches. Jon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research says that despite delayed... Read Mo
The "two-in-ten" rule with Dr. David Kohl | Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 117
U.S. & Canada trade talk and geopolitics impacting wheat & canola prices | RealAg Radio Aug 19, 2026
Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! For today’s show, Haney is joined by Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research to talk about the canola and wheat markets, Clay Williams of Black Earth for a spotlight interview and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to discuss Canada’s trade... Read More
Tar spot's return, soybean height myths, and N on forage or cover oats | Wheat Pete's Word, Aug 19, 2026
Right on schedule, tar spot is back in Ontario corn crops, making disease management and leaf wetness a key focus this week. Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson breaks down highly variable crop conditions across North America, from severe drought to drowned-out acres, and shares critical agronomic management advice for late-season disease control and cover crop... Read More
Safeguarding cross-border hog trade requires strong state-level ties, says Manitoba Pork's Cam Dahl
Maintaining cross-border supply chain integration is vital even as trade discussions, country-of-origin labeling rules, and state-level production mandates threaten to disrupt North American food and agriculture systems. For Canadian livestock sectors, proactively engaging with state-level U.S. leaders remains a crucial strategy to protect trade stability and prevent agricultural commodities from
Where will all the Canadian cattle go?
Recent packing plant closures or possible sales in the U.S. are shifting the balance of leverage across the North American cattle sector, bringing processing capacity much closer to current livestock supplies. In this video interview, Shaun Haney is joined by Brenna Grant, head analyst at Canfax, to discuss how recent processing closures—including Tyson's immediate shutdown... Read More
Plant closures and Canadian beef, CUSMA's power & negotiating with U.S. | RealAg Radio Aug 18, 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio with Shaun Haney! Today on the show Haney is joined by Cam Dahl of Manitoba Pork to talk about the benefits and power of CUSMA, Brenna Grant of Canfax on plant closures/the Canadian beef industry, and Tim Darragh of Bayer for a product spotlight! To round out the show, Haney gives... Read More
Harvest management of stagey canola with Derek Flad and Derwyn Hammond | The Agronomists, Ep 250
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Derwyn Hammond of Pioneer Seed and Derek Flad of Winfield United to talk about where the canola season is at, how it has unfolded and how to manage harvest in variable or stagey fields. From field selection, to the swath vs. let-it-stand decision and... Read More
100-bushel beans, when crops can't reach nutrients, & water-driven yield | RealAg Radio Aug 17, 2026
Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, hear from Henry Prinzen of Maizex Seeds to talk about 100-bushel soybeans, Elston Solberg of Sun Mountain Ag to talk about nutrient stratification, Nick Harvey of Kubota Canada for a spotlight interview, and Cory Trombley of Nokian Tyres to... Read More
Navigating the many paths to a shared goal, with Amanda Hammell | How Could I Know podcast, Ep 8
Welcome to another episode of How Could I Know? with hosts Patti Durand and Chris Corbett of Brightrack Consulting! On this episode, the hosts sit down with Amanda Hammell, senior manager on the farm management consulting team at MNP and owner-operator of a dairy and beef operation in Bruce County, Ontario. Hammell shares her personal... Read More
Biofuels continue to drive canola crush expansion
Expanding domestic canola processing has created significant opportunities for Canadian growers, but maintaining steady growth requires navigating evolving trade policies and biofuel mandates across North American markets. With approximately 75 per cent of the domestic crop now processed in Canada, alignment with regulatory frameworks remains critical to sustaining momentum. In this interview, hos
Land ownership rule stalls first-generation farmers' plans to expand
If you’ve ever contemplated walking away from the day job, selling your house, and jumping headfirst into farming, Renaud Gagné’s story will sound familiar. Hitting 40 and looking down the barrel of the next 20 years, Renaud and his wife Anna-Marie took a hard look at where things were heading for their family of six,... Read More
Harvest weather forecast, canola crush, and a rosy outlook | RealAg on the Weekend, Aug 15 & 16, 2026
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney hits on the use of artificial intelligence and geopolitics with Jacob Shapiro, highlights some of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index data, gets a harvest weather forecast with Eric Snodgrass, and talks canola crush with Mark Walker... Read More
Optimism surges among Canadian farmers as 12-month outlook shifts | CFSI July 2026
The July 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index (CFSI) data reveals a notable surge in farmer optimism, marking a sharp contrast to the economic concerns that dominated earlier in the year. In the April 2026 survey, 57% of producers believed that we are in a period of strutural change and not just another down cycle. That... Read More
How farmers feel, data centre push back, and beef plant closures | RealAg Radio, Aug 14, 2026
Welcome to today's RealAg Radio! Your host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAg to talk about the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, summer weather and crop conditions, the new emergency alert system from Environment Canada and so much more. Also on today’s show hear from Anne Wasko who joins the... Read More
The road to 100 bushels | Soybean School
