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RealAg Radio

RealAg Radio is live Monday-Friday at 4 p.m. EST on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM Radio in Canada and the U.S.

RealAg Radio is live Monday-Friday at 4:30 PM EST on Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM Radio in Canada and the U.S.

Latest Episode

RealAg Radio: Building organic matter, cover crops and potatoes, and tile drainage considerations, Dec 5, 2023

Happy World Soil Day! On this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Dr Laura van Eerd with University of Guelph Ridgetown campus on long-term benefits of building soil; A clip with Bernard Tobin from the latest Profitable Practices with Andrew Lawless on incorporating cover cropping into potatoes: A... Read More

December 5 • 55m 9s

Episodes

RealAg Radio: Building organic matter, cover crops and potatoes, and tile drainage considerations, Dec 5, 2023

December 5 • 55m 9s

RealAg Radio: Data on soil testing, spring wheat seeding, and autonomy benefits, Dec 4, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: New RealAgristudies survey results on soil testing; Seeding of spring wheat in Western Canada; If autonomy can benefit smaller farms, and much more! And don’t miss a spotlight interview with Dr. Woo Soo... Read More

December 4 • 55m 21s

RealAg Radio: Farm profitability, bills in the senate, and Christmas shopping, Dec 1, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture to discuss a number of topics, including: Bills in the senate; Interest rates; Farm profitability; and, November unemployment rate and job numbers. Also hear a spotlight interview... Read More

December 1 • 53m 40s

RealAg Radio: Compaction issues, investments in tile, and soybean quality, Nov 30, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Eric Dietrich of Lucan Biddulph, Ont; Ryan McCarron of Antigonish, N.S.; Cherilyn Jolly Nagel of Mossbank, Sask; and, Shaune Harty of Foremost, Alta. Plus, we... Read More

November 30 • 55m 20s

RealAg Radio: Outwintering cattle, rye choices, emergency prep, and Black Sea grain issues, Nov 29, 2023

On this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FP Genetics, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Neil Townsend of GrainFox on grain markets and an update on the Black Sea region grain issues; Katelyn McMurphy with Saskatchewan Agriculture on outwintering cattle; Kristine Tapley, Ducks Unlimited Canada on a new marginal land payment... Read More

November 29 • 54m 30s

RealAg Radio: Bill C-282 concerns, herbicide resistant weeds, and time commitments, Nov 28, 2023

On this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Nufarm, host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Tennant, former diplomat and founder of W2N2 Partnership, on trade concerns with Bill C-282; Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s new president, Drew Spoelstra, on his journey from the farm to his new role; A spotlight interview with... Read More

November 28 • 54m 49s

RealAg Radio: Aphanomyces risk, soil types, and rotation yield impacts, Nov 27, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Meagen Reed with Saskatchewan Pulse Growers on the impact from aphanomyces; Hear a clip from our Soil School on soil types and potassium availability with Plant Nutrition Canada chief scientist Tom Bruulsema; Dr. Dave Hooker with the University of Guelph... Read More

November 27 • 54m 44s

RealAg Radio: Dairy ruling, political friendships, and stalling of Bill C-234, Nov 24, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture as well as Stuart Person of MNP to discuss a number of topics, including: Today’s USMCA dairy ruling; The tax vs spending conundrum Canada is in; What... Read More

November 24 • 55m 8s

RealAg Radio: A drawn-out harvest, farm travel, family support, and a grain grower at Agribition, Nov 23, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Brendan Byrne of Essex, Ont; Dan Petker of Norfolk, Ont; Wilco van Meijl of Rapid, City, Man; and, Gerry Hertz of Edenwold, Sask. Plus, we... Read More

November 23 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio, Nov 22: Raising the bar on farm management and life-long learning

It’s time for the Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, today recorded live at Farm Management Canada’s Agriculture Excellence Conference! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney shares some key insights from RealAgristudies on learning and development, then hear from Farm Management Canada’s executive director, Heather Watson. Then, Shaun hosts three University of Guelph students — John... Read More

November 22 • 55m 8s

RealAg Radio: A rally at Parliament Hill, decisions with data, and horse exports, Nov 21, 2023

On this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey, you’ll hear: Host Lyndsey Smith in conversation with John Barlow, MP for Foothills, on Bill C-234, Bill C-355, and the rally at parliament hill; A clip from Jim Wiesemeyer with Pro Farmer and Shaun Haney on all things politics, including trade, carbon taxes, and Argentina’s Trump; Plus, heear... Read More

November 21 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Labour issues, corn harvest quality, and on-farm grain dryers, Nov 20, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is back from Germany and is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: Autonomy to help dealing with labour issues; Yields and quality concern in the corn harvest; and, Enough corn for an on-farm grain dryer. We will also hear a... Read More

November 20 • 55m 8s

RealAg Radio: The politics of carbon exemptions, money for canola, and missing mandate letter, Nov 17, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Alberta farmer Jeff Nielsen to discuss a number of topics, including: A Bill C-234 discussion and information about demonstrations planned for next week; Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and his... Read More

November 17 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Feeding cover crops, autonomy, the future of flax, and producer meeting season, Nov 16, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Michael Groot of Crediton, Ont; Randy Court of Plumas, Man; and Chris Allam of Edmonton, Alta. Plus, we will hear from Shaun Haney and Nic... Read More

November 16 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: India and pulse demand, advanced grazing, and CLAAS Connect, Nov 15, 2023

On this episode of RealAg Radio, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research to discuss the pea markets and the impact of Canada’s relationship with India on trade; Thijs Verploegen with CLAAS on their new CLAAS connect; A clip from our new Farming Forward series on advanced grazing with Steve... Read More

November 15 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Real leadership, plant protein goals, and spray technology advancements, Nov 14, 2023

On this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Bill Greuel with Protein Industries Canada to discuss the Road to 25 Billion, and Roger Gunning for a spotlight interview for U.S. Borax. Plus, we will hear from Shaun Haney and Tom Wolf, with Sprayers 101, on what they saw at Agritechnica... Read More

November 14 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Agritechnica, organic matter mysteries, the value of bins, and flying on cover crops, Nov 13, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, guest host for the week Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: The value of building bins and the risk of dryer fires; Why some corn hybrids are not drying down; and, How organic matter is made. We will also hear... Read More

November 13 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Agriculture in 2080, Senate shenanigans, and a cattle price squeeze, Nov 10, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Saskatchewan farmer, and — briefly by Shaun Haney — to discuss a number of topics, including: Bill C-234 and the Senate Shenanigans this week; The importance of the... Read More

November 10 • 56m 49s

RealAg Radio: Optimism in the cattle industry, new investments, and winter projects, Nov 9, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont.; Stewart Skinner of Perth County, Ont.; Adam Gurr of Rapid City, Man; and Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask. Shaun will... Read More

November 9 • 55m 23s

RealAg Radio: Brett Kissel’s new album, buying inputs online, and the Senate rejects its own amendment to Bill C-234, Nov 8, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Margy Eckelkamp with The Scoop and Top Producer on new research about online input buying behaviours of farmers; Country music star Brett Kissel on his new album released as part of The Compass Project; and, Haney will go... Read More

November 8 • 54m 49s

RealAg Radio: The cost of unfilled jobs, the CFSI October results, and 100 years of Farmall, Nov 7, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Peggy Brekveld with Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council on a new labour report; Lee Klancher, author of the “Farmall Century”; Hear a discussion about the October results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index; and, Don’t miss the top... Read More

November 7 • 55m

RealAg Radio: YEN results, deep tillage, and concern over soybean quality, Nov 6, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss the upcoming Agritechnica show, deep tillage to break compaction, soybean quality concern, a DON update, and MUCH more! We will also hear from Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the Great... Read More

November 6 • 54m 54s

RealAg Radio: All eyes on the Senate, carbon tax clawbacks, and if Trudeau stays on, Nov 3, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of H+K Strategies to discuss a number of topics, including: Eyes on the senate with an upcoming pivotal vote on Bill C-234; Bill C-282... Read More

November 3 • 53m 42s

RealAg Radio: Feed shortages, management decisions, and winter moisture, Nov 2, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Aaron Bowman of Hampton, Ont.; Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask.; and Rob Sommerville of the Special Areas, Alta. Plus, hear from eastern field agronomist Ashley... Read More

November 2 • 55m 29s

RealAg Radio: Canadian trade impacts, diesel pricing, and the need for a water action plan, Nov 1, 2023

Hello November! Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy to discuss diesel prices; Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute on Canada’s need for a national agri-food water action plan; Michael Harvey with Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on Bill C-282 and... Read More

November 1 • 55m 4s

RealAg Radio: Insight on compaction, verticillium stripe, and good governance, Oct 31, 2023

Happy Halloween! Thanks for tuning in to this RealAg Radio edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today’s show, we will hear from: Deb Stark, independent board member at the University of Guelph, on good governance; Jeanette Gaultier, with BASF, on a Canola School regarding verticillium of canola; and, Hear segments from The Agronomists with Marla... Read More

October 31 • 54m 37s

RealAg Radio: DON survey results, planting winter wheat, and the end of the Seaway strike, Oct 30, 2023

It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss planting winter wheat and winter rye, weed control in the cold temperatures to the west, and concern on corn test weights. We will also hear from Alberta Tenuta, plant pathologist with the Ontario... Read More

October 30 • 54m 51s

RealAg Radio: AgriRecovery rollout, Seaway strike consequences, and live cattle futures, Oct 27, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and John Barlow, Shadow Minister of Agriculture for the Conservative Party of Canada, to discuss a number of topics, including: The rollout of AgriRecovery; Seaway strike consequences; Justin Trudeau lifting... Read More

October 27 • 54m 5s

RealAg Radio: Drying grain, 2023 crop review, and machinery trading, Oct 26, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Josh Boersen of Gads Hill, Ont.; Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; Aaron Hargreaves of Brandon, Man; and, Mike Shewchuk of Blaine Lake, Sask. Plus,... Read More

October 26 • 55m 38s

RealAg Radio: A market update, hazardous atmospheres, and seed distribution changes, Oct 25, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chip Flory, host of Agritalk to break down whats happening in the markets; Hear a clip with Dean Anderson from the Farm Safety Roundup on hazardous atmospheres; and, Keith Bremner & Sara Meidlinger of PRIDE Seeds for a... Read More

October 25 • 55m 6s

RealAg Radio: Spot spraying economics, cash accounting, and the Seaway strike, Oct 24, 2023

It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio! On this show with host Lyndsey Smith, we will hear from: Todd Lewis, first vice president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on the St. Lawrence Seaway value and the impact of the strike happening there; An interview Kelvin Heppner had with Dave Carey on the... Read More

October 24 • 55m

RealAg Radio: A corn harvest update, fall nitrogen application, and soil sampling, Oct 23, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss: an update on the eastern soybean and corn harvest, fall nitrogen application, soil sampling, and much more! Also hear from Chad Garrod for a spotlight interview for... Read More

October 23 • 54m 55s

RealAg Radio: New ag product approvals, milk prices, and controversy in the Senate, Oct 20, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as Tyler McCann with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and House of Commons agriculture committee chair and Liberal MP Kody Blois to discuss a number... Read More

October 20 • 54m 36s

RealAg Radio: Ground moisture, the fall to-do list, and weaning calves, Oct 19, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire tour across the country, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Shawn Schill of Arthur, Ont.; Jocelyn Wasko of Eastend, Sask; and, Todd Hames of Marwayne, Alta.... Read More

October 19 • 55m 31s

RealAg Radio: U.S. house speaker election, politics, and The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, Oct 18, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Jim Wiesemeyer with ProFarmer to discuss the election of the U.S. house speaker and more happening in the political realm. We will also hear a discussion with Douglas Brunt on his book “The Mysterious Case... Read More

October 18 • 55m 22s

RealAg Radio: Managing header losses, facing fear, and decided to leave the farm, Oct 17, 2023

Thanks for tuning into Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Elaine Froese, Farm Family Coach, on when to walk away from the farm transition; A clip from our Profitable Practice on stripper headers with Darren Maddess; Lorne Grieger with Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute on managing header losses in... Read More

October 17 • 54m 55s

RealAg Radio: Focusing on N management, soil acidification, and managing the wheat crop, Oct 16, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Wes Andersen of Croptimistic Technology, to discuss focusing on nitrogen management and some of the consequences to application decisions. We will then hear from RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson on spending your first dime... Read More

October 16 • 55m 15s

RealAg Radio: Women in farming, foreign affairs, and a delay in AgriRecovery, Oct 13, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as Andrew Campbell, farmer from Ontario to discuss a number of topics, including: Still a delay in the AgriRecovery details; Women in Farming study; Canadian Farmer... Read More

October 13 • 55m 18s

RealAg Radio: Land prices, marketing 23/24 crop, and fall moisture, Oct 12, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire tour across the country, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont. ; Mark Brock of Staffa, Ont.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man; and, Devon Walker of... Read More

October 12 • 55m 48s

RealAg Radio: Market update, digitized records, and mental health funding, Oct 11, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FCC AgExpert. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Brian Voth of Intellifarm to discuss the commodity market, plus we will also hear a spotlight interview with Sarah Boychuk for FCC AgExpert platforms. Haney will then round out the show with... Read More

October 11 • 55m 13s

RealAg Radio: Farm women, wildlife damage, and insight into tile drainage, Oct 10, 2023

Thanks for tuning into Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada on survey results on the role of women in farming; Hear a clip from a Talking Tile episode with Peter Johnson and Matt Williams; Mike Relf of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food... Read More

October 10 • 55m 25s

RealAg Radio: On-farm trials, crop conditions, and soil testing, Oct 9, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson and Jeremy Boychyn with Alberta Grains to discuss a number of topics, including: On farm trials; Crop conditions; Soil testing; and more! Thoughts on something we... Read More

October 9 • 55m 9s

RealAg Radio: Risk management, the cost of groceries, and Canada’s job numbers, Oct 6, 2023

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as Stuart Person from MNP to discuss a number of topics, including: The cost of groceries; The government’s role in farmers’ adaptation adoption; Jobs numbers; and... Read More

October 6 • 53m 54s

RealAg Radio: Feeder cattle, interest rates, and harvest wrap-up, Oct 5, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition — Farmer Rapid Fire day — on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s tour across the country, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Eric McLean of Oak River, Man.; and, Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta. Plus,... Read More

October 5 • 55m 28s

RealAg Radio: Land values, the fall forecast, and a new fertilizer product, Oct 4, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: J.P. Gervais with Farm Credit Canada to discuss the mid-year land values report; Hear a spotlight interview with Paul Sinkevich for Vantage Ag on their new fertilizer product; Andrew Pritchard with Nutrien on the upcoming eastern forecast and... Read More

October 4 • 55m 1s

RealAg Radio: Keeping vs. buying heifers, digital to-do lists, and seeding with drones, Oct 3, 2023

Thanks for tuning into Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Learn about Moo to Do and VETSon digital management tools; Kathy Larson of University of Saskatchewan on keeping vs. buying heifers; A clip from The Agronomists on applying seed and fertilizer by drone with Reuben Stone and Felix... Read More

October 3 • 55m 7s

RealAg Radio: Impressive soybean yields, kochia growth, and soil moisture needs, Oct 2, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics, including: Kochia gaining ground in the west; Soil moisture needs; Impressive soybean yields; and Farm safety. We will also hear a clip from a recent Soil... Read More

October 2 • 55m 19s

RealAg Radio: The importance of Bill C-234, housing for foreign workers, and a steady cattle market, Sept 29, 2023

Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as P.E.I. farmer Mary Robinson to discuss a number of topics, including: NA/EU agriculture leadership conference; The importance of Bill C-234; and Housing for temporary foreign workers. We will also... Read More

September 29 • 53m 53s

RealAg Radio: Yield and expectations, soybean harvest, and white mould, Sept 28, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Charlene Wattam of Renfrew, Ont.; Steve Terpstra of Atwood, Ont.; Riley Anderson, Red River Valley, Man.; and, Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask. Plus, hear from western... Read More

September 28 • 55m 35s

RealAg Radio: Spring wheat and oilseed markets, the Farm Safety Roundup, and a review by Transport Canada, Sept 27, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Schau with AgMarket.Net on spring wheat and oilseed markets; A clip from episode one with Fred Young from our new podcast, the Farm Safety Roundup, with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services; and, Hear the top ag news... Read More

September 27 • 55m 10s

RealAg Radio: Snow melt math, solar grazing sheep, and stubble stories, Sept 26, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Listen to Phillip Harder of University of Saskatchewan on snow melt math; Hear a clip from The Agronomists on the stories stubble tell with Johanna Lindeboom and Doug Moisey; and, Learn about solar grazing with Chris Moore... Read More

September 26 • 54m 57s

RealAg Radio: Broadcasting fertilizer, wheat planting depth, and corn maturity, Sept 25, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney goes over some feedback from you — the audience! He is then joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics, including: Gibberella in corn; Corn maturity; Wheat planting depth; and Cutting height on silage. We... Read More

September 25 • 54m 40s

RealAg Radio: Affordability, trade to India, and Doug Ford’s apology, Sept 22, 2023

Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as farmer Jeff Nielsen to discuss a number of topics, including: Trade to India; Affordability, inflation, and interest rates; Doug Ford’s apology and reversal on the Greenbelt; and... Read More

September 22 • 55m 8s

RealAg Radio: Heifer retention, fall work, and yield expectations, Sept 21, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, P.E.I.; Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Chris Bauer, Lake Lenore, Sask.; and, Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta. Plus, hear from eastern field... Read More

September 21 • 55m 9s

RealAg Radio: Fertilizer markets, food pricing, and stepping up on policy, Sept 20, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the fertilizer markets; John Scott on food prices and the political posturing of politicians in Canada; and, Cam Dahl of Manitoba Pork on farmers needing to be politically involved. Thoughts on something we... Read More

September 20 • 55m

RealAg Radio: Intercropping equipment, hiring in agriculture, and water supply trouble, Sept 19, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Jennifer Wright with Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council on finding new people to work in ag; K.C. Garratt with Garratt Industries on intercropping equipment; An interview Kara Oosterhuis had with David Westwood on the St Mary’s Irrigation District water... Read More

September 19 • 54m 30s

RealAg Radio: Farm safety, the future of research, and fall weed control, Sept 18, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: Farm safety; Highlights from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show; What the future of research and extension might look like; and, Fall weed control. We will also hear a spotlight... Read More

September 18 • 55m 11s

RealAg Radio: Trade trouble, Canada’s work ethic, and the end of sunny ways, Sept 15, 2023

Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is in the host seat today and will be joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Shaun Haney! They are also joined by Meagan Murdoch of H&K Strategies to discuss a number of topics, including: Trudeau admitting that things aren’t great... Read More

September 15 • 54m 48s

RealAg Radio: A harvest update, inflation rates, and profitability, Sept 14, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jenn Doelman of Renfrew, Ont.; Peggy Brekveld of Thunder Bay, Ont.; Jack Froese of Winkler, Man.; and, Jason Lenz of Bentley, Alta. Plus, hear from western... Read More

September 14 • 55m 37s

RealAg Radio: Pulse trade troubles, exporting soys, and corn and soy markets, Sept, 13, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Cherewyk of Pulse Canada to discuss pulse trade trouble with India; Matt Renkema of Sevita International on exporting IP soys; Bailey Elchinger of StoneX on the corn and soybean markets; and, Don’t miss the... Read More

September 13 • 54m 56s

RealAg Radio: Thoughts on inflation, the return of Parliament, and mandate letters, Sept 12, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is stepping in today! You will hear from: John Barlow, shadow minister of Agriculture and Agri-food on Parliament’s return and ministry mandate letters; Justin Funk of RealAgristudies, to discuss the most recent year-over-year inflation survey; and, A spotlight interview with Olivia... Read More

September 12 • 54m 53s

RealAg Radio: Clubroot, seeding rates and moisture, and night time temperatures, Sept 11, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of agronomic topics, including: Bent wheat in Alberta; Ontario harvest yields; and, Night time temperatures and development. We will also hear a spotlight interview with Tom Ernst with Corteva, about clubroot.... Read More

September 11 • 54m 55s

RealAg Radio: Cost of living, crop conditions, and dairy dispute settlements, Sept 8, 2023

Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith. The trio discusses a number of topics, including: Politicking over the cost of living; Crop conditions east and west; The Bank of Canada holding the overnight rate; and Dairy dispute... Read More

September 8 • 54m 57s

RealAg Radio: Harvest yields, pork markets, and a late corn harvest, September 7, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: John-Wiebe Dykstra of Salisbury, N.B.; Brett Israel of Mapletown, Ont.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and, Kent Erickson of Irma, Alta. Plus, hear from eastern field agronomist Greg Stopps on... Read More

September 7 • 55m 41s

RealAg Radio: Hint of dent on corn, a new header, and broadcasting wheat seed, September 6, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to discuss a hint of dent, early harvest, broadcasting wheat into soybeans and much more! We will then hear a spotlight interview with Jamie Pegg for Honey Bee on the new... Read More

September 6 • 55m 4s

RealAg Radio: Wheat needs N, corn borer trouble, and fall weed management, Sept 5, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey brought to you by NuFarm! On today’s show, hear from: Tyler Gullen with Nufarm for a spotlight interview on fall weed management; A clip with Brunel Sabourin of Antara Agronomy and RealAgriculture’s Peter Johnson from The Agronomists on When Wheat needs N; and A... Read More

September 5 • 54m 58s

RealAg Radio: Water wars, interest rates, and mixed cattle markets, Sept 1, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Today’s host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Stuart Person of MNP. They discuss a number of topics, including: How Agristability works (or doesn’t); The Unused Housing Tax problem; Interest rates and inflation; and, Water wars. We will also hear... Read More

September 1 • 54m 50s

RealAg Radio: Building delays, farming in the Greenbelt, and frost dates, August 31, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Mark Huston of Chatham-Kent, Ont.; Jeff Elder of Wawanesa, Man.; and, DC Jensen of Swift Current, Sask. Plus, hear from western field agronomist Doug Moisey... Read More

August 31 • 55m 5s

RealAg Radio: Making the U.S. corn crop, videos for learning, and the interesting oat market, August 30, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Lyndsey Smith goes over the top ag news stories and gives us a quick update on the Farm Progress Show. We will also hear from: Brunel Sabourin on his #30videosin30days; Brian Comeault with Farmer Business Network, on the StatsCan figures on... Read More

August 30 • 54m 51s

Keep it Clean helps crops meet market standards

The ability to stay within maximum residue limits (MRLs) can make or break a grain deal. Export markets keep a keen eye on whether imported crops meet specific tolerance for disease, toxins and pesticide residues, and MRLs play a key role in facilitating trade and establishing the ground rules for global market accessibility. Earlier this... Read More

August 30 • 10m 51s

RealAg Radio: Palmer amaranth in Ontario, killing thistles, and Keep it Clean campaign, Aug 29, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today’s show, hear from: Mike Cowbrough with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs, on Palmer amaranth confirmed; Mark Versluys, Corteva Agriscience on herbicide options for thistles; Tara Mulhern Davidson with Lonesome Dove Ranch on business risk programs and managing drought; and,... Read More

August 29 • 54m 49s

RealAg Radio: Celebrating similarities in baseball and farm fields, August 28, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this special Monday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded at the BASF InVigor Series game — Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Kansas City Monarchs — on Saturday. Guest host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Dan Chase, director of sales and marketing with the Winnipeg Goldeyes to discuss the league and organization and some... Read More

August 28 • 54m 57s

RealAg Radio: Stats Can demographics, India trade relations, and crop tour findings, August 25, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Today’s host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and an Ontario farmer Andrew Campbell. They discuss a number of topics, including: Trade relations between Canada and India; Six new countries join BRICS; If Trudeau should run again; and, Some interesting Stats... Read More

August 25 • 56m 19s

RealAg Radio: Slow haying and wheat progress, local fairs, and farm dogs, Aug 24, 2023

It’s time for another edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Billy Beaudry of St-Hyacinthe, Que.; Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich of Glenlea, Man.; and, Daryl Tuck of Vegreville, Alta. Plus, hear from southern Ontario field agronomist John... Read More

August 24 • 55m 18s

RealAg Radio: Green canola, real world research, and early harvest market conditions, August 23, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Lyndsey Smith discusses some agronomic issues including green canola, frost, and swathing. We will then hear from: Colin Rosengren on the ins and outs of intercropping; Neil Townsend with GrainFox on grain and oilseed markets; and, Kelvin Heppner with RealAgriculture fills... Read More

August 23 • 54m 56s

RealAg Radio: Managing harvest stress, AgriRecovery details, and help for meat processors, Aug 22, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today’s show, hear from: Megz Reynolds with Do More Ag on managing stress at harvest; Luis Garcia, director with the Centre for Meat Innovation & Technology on how the centre will help train new talent for the industry; and, Kelvin Heppner with RealAgriculture... Read More

August 22 • 55m 16s

RealAg Radio: Wild oats, slow corn, and herbicide resistant fleabane, Aug 21, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition with this week’s host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, hear from: Breanne Tidemann of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on what to do about herbicide resistant wild oats; Kelvin Heppner’s recent interview with Kim Brown-Livingston of Manitoba Ag on herbicide resistant Canada fleabane; and, Peter Johnson on... Read More

August 21 • 55m 4s

RealAg Radio: Equipment earnings, greenhushing, and the importance of being yourself, August 18, 2023

It’s Fri-yay! Fridays mean the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio, and today host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith. They discuss a number of topics, including: Minister MacAulay’s popularity and if he will move forward with the Sustainability Ag Strategy; Upcoming mandate letters; The cattle industry pushing back against... Read More

August 18 • 54m 54s

RealAg Radio: Root rots, variable yields, combine visits, and drying expenses, Aug 17, 2023

It’s time for another edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Scott Perkin of Elgin, Man.; and, Rob Stone of Davidson, Sask. Plus, hear from western Manitoba field agronomist... Read More

August 17 • 55m 14s

RealAg Radio: Dealing with adversity in the farming business, Aug 16, 2023

Thanks for tuning in for this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, recorded live at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, where host Shaun Haney discusses dealing with adversity in the farming business. We will hear from Todd Millar, CEO of TEC Canada, and then Haney is joined by a panel of producers including: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of... Read More

August 16 • 54m 39s