Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Calem Alexander and Dave Louwagie of Hensall Co-op to talk about evaluating plant stands with yield targets in mind; Colin Elgie of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness on nitrogen side dress in... Read More
Year: 2025
Tissue testing is often viewed as a reactive tool when problems are observed in a field, but it can be a proactive part of a broader strategy to maximize yields. In this Soybean School episode, we're joined by Chase Austvold of Lallemand Plant Care in a southern Manitoba soybean field to discuss how tissue sampling... Read More
Weed resistance poses a significant challenge to North American agriculture, with over 65 weed species globally now resistant to herbicides, of which more than 20 are found in Canada and the U.S. alone. Some of these species are resistant to multiple herbicide groups, too. In the U.S. Corn Belt, glyphosate-resistant waterhemp can reduce soybean yields... Read More
A Canadian summer is usually a hot one: it's what makes the cold, dark winters worth it. But there is such thing as too much of a good thing, and parts of Ontario hit a humidex-rated high Monday, where the mercury rose to over 34 degrees C. Extreme heat can be hard on crops —... Read More
Kody Blois, newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, says that he's focused on reducing red tape for all Canadians, but especially for the agriculture sector In this segment from Friday's RealAg Radio show, Blois outlines key priorities he’s advancing in his new role. As co-chair of the Liberal caucus’s economic growth group,... Read More
If weather predictions are correct, Western Canadian farmers could be looking at another dry growing season. The past two years have followed a familiar pattern: low moisture reserves at seeding, extended hot spells and not much relief until harvest. In conditions like these, farming requires a healthy dose of optimism and careful crop management. In... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Vervaet of Canadian Oilseed Processors Association on the U.S.'s decision on RVOs and RIN values; and, Jody Lawrence of Strategic Trading Advisors on corn and wheat markets. Haney also discusses this year's inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of... Read More
On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: What Kody Blois as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister means for Ag; Understanding the significance of Bill C-202; and, The finding of bovine TB in Manitoba. In segment... Read More
Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Bryce Eger as executive advisor, Canada Commercial Development. "We are excited to welcome Bryce Eger to Vive Crop Protection," says Darren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection. "His extensive expertise in driving growth at leading industry organizations, combined with his strategic leadership, will be critical... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations to reflect current market values. The CFIA conducted a market analysis which demonstrated that the market value of cattle has increased since 2015, the last time the maximum amounts were updated. This aims to encourage the... Read More