Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Lisa Bishop Spencer of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity on creating trust in the Canadian food system; Shannon O'Neill of CANTERRA SEEDS for a product spotlight; and, Kaeley Kindrachuk of Sask Oilseeds... Read More

On today’s show, Josh Linville of StoneX and Lyndsey Smith discuss fertilizer markets and the potential of U.S. tariffs on Canadian fertilizer. Then, host Shaun Haney is joined by the RealAg Issues Panel of Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton, Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture! Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio Podcast... Read More

With fertilizer prices still a key cost driver for North American farmers, talk of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imported potash is igniting more concern than confidence. In this Market Day Report interview, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney unpacks the implications of threatened fertilizer tariffs tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “America First” push. While... Read More

With the six-year review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) set for July 2026, Canadian farm groups are speaking up to defend the value of the existing deal. Nearly 100 agricultural organizations recently signed a joint letter urging negotiators to “do no harm” and maintain the current terms, including the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). “Unequivocally,... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Wiebe of Dykstra Salisbury, NB; Wilco VanMeijl of Rapid City, Man.; Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Kresten Jorgenson of New Brigden, Special Areas 3, Alta.; and, Pioneer Agronomist Ambrose... Read More

A clean start remains one of the most important steps in a canola production plan, and for many growers that begins with a timely pre-seed herbicide application. In west-central Saskatchewan, Carl deConinck Smith says taking out early flushes of weeds protects valuable soil moisture and nutrients while setting the stage for a more efficient in-crop... Read More

Artificial intelligence can play a key role in detecting lameness and getting cows on the road to recovery to prevent lost milk production and the financial impact it can have on a dairy operation. In this report from the American Dairy XPO, Nedap's Steve Pavelski shares how the company's SmartSight automated lameness detection system uses... Read More

Canada’s agriculture sector has the potential to be a world leader—but only if it confronts key structural challenges. That’s the message behind RBC’s “Next Generation of Growth” report, which highlights how talent shortages and declining R&D investment are holding back momentum across the sector. Lorna McKercher, national director of agriculture strategy with RBC, outlines why... Read More

As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) disrupts poultry farms across Canada for a fifth straight winter, a poultry veterinarian who oversees chicken farms across Western Canada says the Canadian government must move beyond decades-old policies and pursue vaccination as a tool in managing the disease. "Again this year, it’s had a significant impact in multiple... Read More

While fertilizer markets fluctuate regularly, it’s not every week that the word “tariff” sends tremors through the potash trade. But that’s what happened this week, as threats of U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash raised eyebrows and heart rates across much of the U.S. agriculture industry. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, says that,... Read More