For decades, the world of agriculture has operated with a simple assumption and narrative when it comes to growth: more people equals more mouths to feed, which equals more demand. But a massive demographic shift is cresting on the horizon, according to a pork industry veteran who works with clients around the world. Todd Thurman... Read More
Year: 2026
As sprayer technology evolves, the focus is shifting from broad application to more targeted, efficient use of crop protection products, without requiring a complete equipment overhaul. At Commodity Classic 2026, Precision Planting research agronomist Aaron Hermann outlined how new retrofit tools aim to bridge that gap for existing sprayers. In this interview, he explains how... Read More
The Canadian government has reversed its plan to shut down a Canadian Food Inspection Agency laboratory in Quebec, according to the union that represents most of the workers at the lab. The Agriculture Union says the CFIA food testing facility in Longueuil was slated to cease operations at the end of April as part of... Read More
When canola emergence is uneven, the issue often traces back to seeder setup, where small misses in calibration, airflow, or seed placement can quickly reduce plant stands. Justin Nanninga, director with Alberta Canola and the Canola Council of Canada, says in this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School that getting the right plant population starts with... Read More
Thanks for joining us today for the Farmer Rapid Fire with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Today on the show: 00:00 - Shaun's superstition 1:39 - Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire 2:29 - Chad Mader of Lake on Hurst, Ont. 14:50 - Rudy Meier of Fraser Valley,... Read More
Bridging the gap between research and real-world impact remains one of Canadian agriculture’s most persistent challenges. Now, this crossover episode of Ag Policy Connection and The Final Mile tackles that issue head on. In this episode, hosted by Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), the conversation brings together Dr.... Read More
As interest in drone spraying grows, so too does the need to stay grounded in the fundamentals, especially when it comes to pesticide labels and personal safety. While drone application of pesticides is still an emerging area, the requirement to read and follow pesticide labels applies regardless of the equipment being used. Lisa Rybchuk, president... Read More
Waterhemp continues to push north and east across Ontario, and for soybean growers, the stakes are high. Left uncontrolled, this aggressive weed can rob significant yield — making early identification and management critical. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin speaks with University of Guelph-Ridgetown weed scientist Dr. Isabelle Aicklen about the growing... Read More
Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show: 00:00 - Coming up... 1:48 - David Bexte, Conservative MP on Canadian competitiveness and reducing hurdles. 6:35 - Jim Vannett of Bourgault for a spotlight interview. 25:10 - Bill Prybylski of APAS on land ownership rules in Saskatchewan.... Read More
The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation to support the expansion of agricultural production in the Clay Belt region of northern Ontario and implement measures to streamline red tape in the agri-food industry. Within the overarching changes is a plan to introduce a Farmland Security Act to restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland. If passed,... Read More