Podcasts – RealAgriculture

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 Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ontario; Jason Seed of New Liskeard, Ontario; Edgar Hammermeister of Alameda, Saskatchewan; Jack Froese of Winkler, Manitoba; and Pioneer agronomist Gerda Dalton!... Read More

Crop yields continue to trend higher across North America, but soil fertility reserves are quietly paying the bill. Newly summarized five-year soil test trends from The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) show that crop nutrient removal is steadily outpacing fertilizer applications in many situations. In this episode of Soil School, we catch up with Tryston Beyrer, field…Read More

From massive corn kernels, to harvest yield variations, frost concerns, and crucial soil health insights, there’s plenty to cover in this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word! Host Peter Johnson breaks down what’s happening in fields across Ontario, from massive corn kernel size to variable moisture levels and DON toxin risks. He also addresses frost impacts... Read More

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has announced Kate Sauser as interim executive director. Sauser steps into the role following the resignation of Bruce Burrows. Grain Growers of Canada is the national voice of Canadian grain farmers, representing over 100,000 producers through 15 national, provincial and regional grower groups. “Kate brings a strong understanding of the... Read More

Harvest 2026 is finally in the books, and co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are back together to unpack a season that tested equipment, patience and people. From challenging weather conditions and a drawn-out harvest to the decision to purchase a ninth combine, Kristjan shares what worked, what didn't, and what the team learned along…Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today, Shaun Haney is joined by Justin Shephard of FCC to discuss farm profitability issues, Mike Palmier of MNP for a spotlight interview, and Kate Sauser of the Grain Growers of Canada to talk CUSMA and pesticide labelling. Also on today’s show, Haney unpacks listener feedback... Read More

Farmers remain among the most trusted sources of information about Canada's food system, but when Canadians have questions about agriculture, they're increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. That shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for farmers and food industry organizations looking to build public trust. At the Canadian Centre for Food... Read More

Establishing cover crops after corn harvest can be a challenge for Ontario growers, especially when late harvests and unpredictable fall weather leave little time for seeding. But drone seeding into standing corn offers an opportunity to get cover crops established earlier, extend the growing season, and expand cover crop acres. In this episode of Farming…Read More

In an industry where success is often measured by individual animal performance or total head count, Arron and Shane Nerbas take a different approach: cattle and beef are the byproducts of growing high-quality grass. This episode of Profitable Practices takes us to Nerbas Bros. Angus, in the scenic Assiniboine River valley near Shellmouth, Manitoba. As…Read More

This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Dr. Mario Tenuta of the University of Manitoba and Christine Brown of OMAFA to talk about the value of manure in crop rotation, the ideal time to apply manure, managing N losses, and how to determine release rates! The Agronomists is brought to you... Read More