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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: Making hay, crop rotation benefits, and beating the summer heat, June 26 2025

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore of Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; and, Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Canada agronomist, Rockwood, Ont. Thoughts on something we... Read More

June 26 • 55m 25.5s

Episodes

RealAg Radio: Making hay, crop rotation benefits, and beating the summer heat, June 26 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Making hay, crop rotation benefits, and beating the summer heat, June 26 2025

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore of Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; and, Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Canada agronomist, Rockwood, Ont. Thoughts on something we... Read More

June 26 • 55m 25.5s
RealAg Radio: The launch of Invigor Gold canola, June 25, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: The launch of Invigor Gold canola, June 25, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, broadcasting from Great Falls, Montana, and brought to you by BASF and the launch of Invigor Gold! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Bryan Perry of BASF U.S. seeds and traits; Hugo Borsari of BASF seeds and traits North America; Krista... Read More

June 25 • 55m 0.5s
RealAg Radio: A one-on-one with author Michael Grunwald, June 24, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A one-on-one with author Michael Grunwald, June 24, 2025

On this book club special edition of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by author and contributor to the New York Times, Michael Grunwald, for a deep-dive interview on his new book, We Are Eating the Earth. Throughout the show, Haney and Grunwald unpack the international value of agriculture and discuss issues the industry... Read More

June 24 • 53m
RealAg Radio: Evaluating edible bean stands, N sidedress decisions, and bovine TB, June 23, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Evaluating edible bean stands, N sidedress decisions, and bovine TB, June 23, 2025

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

June 23 • 54m 56s
RealAg Radio: Parliamentary Secretary Blois, the division over Bill C-202, and bold tax reform, June 20, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Parliamentary Secretary Blois, the division over Bill C-202, and bold tax reform, June 20, 2025

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

June 20 • 1h 18m 7.8s
RealAg Radio: Spraying progress, rainfall, and a visit from ag minister MacDonald, June 19, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Spraying progress, rainfall, and a visit from ag minister MacDonald, June 19, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio featuring this week's Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. On today's show, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Luke Fisher of Brookfield, N.S.; Rob Stone of Davidson, Sask.; Jason James of Drumheller Alta., and; Pioneer... Read More

June 19 • 57m 10.4s
RealAg Radio: A soil health bill, RVO impact on canola, and Bill C-202's swift passage, June 18, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A soil health bill, RVO impact on canola, and Bill C-202's swift passage, June 18, 2025

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Vervaet of COPA on how the RVO levels announced last week impact the canola industry; Senator Rob Black on Bill S-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection; and, Jody Lawrence of Strategic... Read More

June 18 • 55m 6.4s
RealAg Radio: How farmers feel about trade, FPT meetings, and the Canadian Ag Hall of Fame, June 17, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: How farmers feel about trade, FPT meetings, and the Canadian Ag Hall of Fame, June 17, 2025

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Today, Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Mike Weddel of Stratus Ag Research to discuss how farmers feel about trade in Canada and the U.S.; Keith Currie of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on the FPT meetings partially going ahead; and, Phil Boyd of the Turkey... Read More

June 17 • 56m 14.6s
RealAg Radio: Yield Enhancement Tour in the UK, and making the call on fungicides, June 16, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Yield Enhancement Tour in the UK, and making the call on fungicides, June 16, 2025

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to talk about his trip to the UK for the Great Lakes YEN Tour; Derek Bruce of Bayer Crop Science Canada for a spotlight interview; and, Carl... Read More

June 16 • 54m 59.8s
RealAg Radio: Ideal outcomes for the G7 meeting, FPT postponed and biofuel news, June 13, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Ideal outcomes for the G7 meeting, FPT postponed and biofuel news, June 13, 2025

On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Annual FPT ag ministers’ meeting being postponed; Ideal outcomes for the upcoming G7 meeting; and, Recognizing the complex drivers of market prices. Plus, stick... Read More

June 13 • 1h 27m 57.8s
RealAg Radio: Market volatility, and what farmers would say to the ag minister, June 12, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Market volatility, and what farmers would say to the ag minister, June 12, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio featuring this week's Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. On today's show, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Eric Dietrich of Lucan, Ont.; Kevin Bisschop of Chilliwack, B.C.; Wilco Van Meijl of Rapid City, Man.; Kristjan Hebert of Fairlight, Sask.;... Read More

June 12 • 1h 12m 1.2s
RealAg Radio: Ag and the U.S. Big Beautiful Bill, and a summer weather forecast, June 11, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Ag and the U.S. Big Beautiful Bill, and a summer weather forecast, June 11, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jim Wisemeyer of Pro Farmer on the U.S. budget reconciliation bill and its agriculture components; Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors on how to teach the next generation about money and wealth; and, Matt Makens of Makens Weather on... Read More

June 11 • 53m 40.5s
RealAg Radio: How farmers feel about salespeople, and do you love your kids equally, June 10, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: How farmers feel about salespeople, and do you love your kids equally, June 10, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justin Funk of Agri Studies on the farmer’s relationship with salespeople; Sean Kjos of Farming Smarter for a spotlight on their upcoming Field School; and, Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven to talk about whether you love your on-farm and... Read More

June 10 • 53m 25.2s
RealAg Radio: Foliar applications on corn, verticillium stripe, and hard-to-kill weeds, June 9, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Foliar applications on corn, verticillium stripe, and hard-to-kill weeds, June 9, 2025

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Mike Palmier of MNP Ag Intellect on hard-to-kill weeds; Don MacDonald in a spotlight interview for G3 Canada; Stephanie Myslik of PRIDE Seeds on foliar feeding and applications in corn; and, Jeanette Gaultier of BASF... Read More

June 9 • 54m 58.5s
RealAg on the Weekend: Direction for AAFC, funding Gate, and the impact of smoke on young crops cover art

RealAg on the Weekend: Direction for AAFC, funding Gate, and the impact of smoke on young crops

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Barlow of the Conservative Party of Canada on the direction of agriculture in this session of parliament; Adam Dyck of Warburtons on funding for the GATE Project; RealAg’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson on the impact of smoke in the… Read More

June 7 • 39m 51.3s
RealAg Radio: Bill C-202, trade relationships, Trump vs Musk, and Canada's job numbers, June 6, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Bill C-202, trade relationships, Trump vs Musk, and Canada's job numbers, June 6, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton. They discuss topics including: An update on Bill C-202 and a breakdown of its impact, with Greg Northey of CAFTA... Read More

June 6 • 1h 9m 28s
RealAg Radio:  Insect pests, on-farm feed mixing, managing grass, and waiting on rain, June 5, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Insect pests, on-farm feed mixing, managing grass, and waiting on rain, June 5, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for this Thursday edition of Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this edition of Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Geneve Newcombe of Port Williams, NS.; Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont.; Scott Perkins of Elgin, Man.; Colin de Moissac of... Read More

June 5 • 55m 27.1s
RealAg Radio: A plan for new world screwworm, Barlow's thoughts on AAFC, and a Seeds Canada invite, June 4, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A plan for new world screwworm, Barlow's thoughts on AAFC, and a Seeds Canada invite, June 4, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: John Barlow of the Conservative Party of Canada on a new government and a vision for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Barry Senft of Seeds Canada for a spotlight interview; and, Madison Darbyshire of Bloomberg on what's happening with... Read More

June 4 • 54m 51.7s
RealAg Radio: Space weather and GPS signals, $2B for ag innovation, and biostimulants, June 3, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Space weather and GPS signals, $2B for ag innovation, and biostimulants, June 3, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University on space weather impacting GPS signals; Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag for today’s spotlight interview; and, Darren Baccus of FCC Capital on committing $2 billion to Canadian food and ag innovation.... Read More

June 3 • 56m 31.8s
RealAg Radio: Smoke and yield, seed treatment longevity, and rolling soys too soon, June 2, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Smoke and yield, seed treatment longevity, and rolling soys too soon, June 2, 2025

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAg’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss: When to roll soys and when is too soon or too late; How long can you count on seed treatments to work; and, Wildfire and smoke impacts on... Read More

June 2 • 53m 35.5s
RealAg Radio: Protecting supply management, building the economy, and Trump tariffs, May 30, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Protecting supply management, building the economy, and Trump tariffs, May 30, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear from Michael Harvey of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on Bill C-202, and host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics... Read More

May 30 • 1h 25m 0.4s
RealAg Radio: The Throne Speech, impacts of tech, and focus for the year ahead, May 29, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: The Throne Speech, impacts of tech, and focus for the year ahead, May 29, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for this Thursday edition of Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this edition of Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney is joined by Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; Jake Leguee of Fillmore, Sask.; Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Lethbridge, Alta.; and, Shawn Schill of Arthur,... Read More

May 29 • 57m 32.3s
RealAg Radio: Grain market moves, farmer sentiment, and safely handling large animals, May 28, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Grain market moves, farmer sentiment, and safely handling large animals, May 28, 2025

Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio. On this Wednesday edition of the show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Comeault of Ireland Comeault Lafoy on the canola and wheat markets; and, Chad Roberts of Workplace Safety Prevention Services on creating a plan for safely handling large animals. Haney also unpacks policy... Read More

May 28 • 53m 43.6s
RealAg Radio: A food belt for Ontario, continuity conversations, and winter camelina, May 27, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A food belt for Ontario, continuity conversations, and winter camelina, May 27, 2025

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Mike Schreiner of Ontario Greens to talk about a private member’s bill that looks to create a food belt in Ontario; Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag for a spotlight interview; Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven for a... Read More

May 27 • 53m 34.1s
RealAg Radio: A mandate letter, inter-provincial trade barriers, and northern routes, May 23, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A mandate letter, inter-provincial trade barriers, and northern routes, May 23, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Today’s show features a spotlight interview with Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag, and host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Mandate letter from Prime Minister Carney; Inter-provincial... Read More

May 23 • 1h 4m 20.8s
RealAg Radio: Weather conditions, government priorities, and the upcoming growing year, May 22, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Weather conditions, government priorities, and the upcoming growing year, May 22, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for this Thursday edition of Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! On this edition of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney is joined by; Charlene Wattam of Renfrew, Ont.: Brendan Byrne of Essex, Ont.; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; and, Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Man.... Read More

May 22 • 55m 16.8s
RealAg Radio: U.S. and Canada relations, promoting Canada's food system, and Make America Healthy Again update, May 21, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: U.S. and Canada relations, promoting Canada's food system, and Make America Healthy Again update, May 21, 2025

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney discusses this week’s Make America Healthy Again report. Haney is then joined by: Carlo Dade of the University of Calgary on Canada / U.S. relations research; Bryan Bryson of Bayer Crop Science for a spotlight interview; and, Lisa Bishop-Spencer of the Canadian Centre for... Read More

May 21 • 53m 16s
RealAg Radio: Agronomy, Canada's fertilizer industry, and dried distillers grains, May 20, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Agronomy, Canada's fertilizer industry, and dried distillers grains, May 20, 2025

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson on manganese, residue management and more; Garth Whyte of Genesis Fertilizers in our spotlight interview; and, Kristin Thompson of the Beef Cattle Research Council on dried distillers grains from the latest... Read More

May 20 • 53m 44.1s
RealAg Radio: Meeting Canada's new Agriculture Minister and unpacking government goals, May 16, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Meeting Canada's new Agriculture Minister and unpacking government goals, May 16, 2025

Thanks for tuning in for the Friday Edition of RealAg Radio! On today's episode, host Shaun Haney speaks with new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald who shares his commitment to getting his boots on the ground on farms across the country and ensuring his cabinet colleagues understand the economic value of agriculture. Afterward,... Read More

May 16 • 1h 24m 16.1s
RealAg Radio: Seeding progress, in-crop spraying, and long weekend plans, May 15, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Seeding progress, in-crop spraying, and long weekend plans, May 15, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! In this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Luke Barron of Schomberg, Ont.; Mark Burnham of Cobourg, Ont.; Fred Greig of Reston, Man.; Daryl Tuck of Vegreville, Alta. Also, hear from the Corteva Agriscience crop... Read More

May 15 • 55m 9.1s
RealAg Radio: Tighter ending stocks, beef trade, and powerline safety, May 14, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Tighter ending stocks, beef trade, and powerline safety, May 14, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgristudies' findings on what farmers think government, including new ag minister Heath MacDonald, should be paying more attention to; Neil Townsend with GrainFox to talk about grain markets as planting progresses; Holly Little with Acadian Plant Health in... Read More

May 14 • 53m 48.2s
RealAg Radio: A new ag minister, biofuels, and where your stuff goes, May 13, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A new ag minister, biofuels, and where your stuff goes, May 13, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Erin Gowriluk with the Canada Grains Council on a letter written to Prime Minster Carney; Derryn Shrosbree with 33seven Continuity Planning on part 4 of the continuity discussion talking about who gets your stuff when you die?; Geoff... Read More

May 13 • 1h 5m 0.1s
RealAg Radio: Disease resistance ratings, canola seeding survival, and stripe rust, May 12, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Disease resistance ratings, canola seeding survival, and stripe rust, May 12, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to cover some agronomic topics including: Stripe rust; Disease resistance ratings; Cold temps and corn; and, Planter vs drill decisions for beans. Also hear a clip from a recent Canola School... Read More

May 12 • 55m 5.1s
RealAg Radio: Moisture concerns, a new cabinet roster, and trade talks, May 9, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Moisture concerns, a new cabinet roster, and trade talks, May 9, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday Edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith both of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to Washington; New cabinet... Read More

May 9 • 1h 20m 28.3s
RealAg Radio: Marketing plans, election thoughts, and field trials, May 8, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Marketing plans, election thoughts, and field trials, May 8, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Aaron Stevanus of Bloomingdale, Ont.; Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Cherilyn Nagel of Mossbank, Sask.; and, Lee Markert of Vulcan, Alta. Plus hear from Corteva Biologicals Tammy Jones on the seeding... Read More

May 8 • 56m 45.5s
RealAg Radio: Biofuel policy shifts, corn and bean markets, and a political update, May 7, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Biofuel policy shifts, corn and bean markets, and a political update, May 7, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Azotic Technologies. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge on the corn, soybeans and wheat markets; Devin Mogler with National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) on the state of biofuel policy; Hear Scott Bishop in a spotlight... Read More

May 7 • 54m 59.2s
RealAg Radio: Food as leverage, wild pigs, and farm financial performance, May 6, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Food as leverage, wild pigs, and farm financial performance, May 6, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Justin Funk to discuss the April Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results including farm financial performance; Dr. Wayne Lees, coordinator with Squeal on Pigs for Manitoba on the squealing on pigs initiative; Ted Bilyea with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI)... Read More

May 6 • 55m 6.3s
RealAg Radio: Spring conditions, killing weeds, and glyphosate, May 5, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Spring conditions, killing weeds, and glyphosate, May 5, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to cover some agronomic topics including: Seeding/planting conditions; Killing weeds with low night temperatures; and, The consequences if we ever lost glyphosate as a tool. Don’t miss a special announcement... Read More

May 5 • 53m 43.8s
RealAg Radio: Federal election, U.S. trade war, and AgriStability impact, May 2, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Federal election, U.S. trade war, and AgriStability impact, May 2, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP. They discuss a number of topics including: The federal election results; U.S. trade war including 2,4-D imports; and, AgriStability impact. Don’t miss the exclusive podcast... Read More

May 2 • 1h 4m 34.6s
RealAg Radio: Field prep, developing crop markets, and pre-seed burndown, May 1, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Field prep, developing crop markets, and pre-seed burndown, May 1, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ont.; Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; Simon Ellis of Wawanesa, Man.; and, Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alta. Also hear from Linda Hinz,... Read More

May 1 • 56m 49.6s
RealAg Radio: Seasonality of markets, election breakdown, and trade agreements, Apr 30, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Seasonality of markets, election breakdown, and trade agreements, Apr 30, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research to discuss the seasonality trends of markets; David Coletto with Abacus Data for a breakdown of the 2025 election; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Ivor Bernatsky for Lemken. Don't miss a... Read More

April 30 • 1h 3m 51s
RealAg Radio: Election results, succession planning, and controlling lygus bugs, Apr 29, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Election results, succession planning, and controlling lygus bugs, Apr 29, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by: Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to discuss the election results; Derryn Shrosbee of 33seven Continuity Planning in part 3 of the Continuity Conversations series, discussing who's 'in the tent' for succession planning. Dr. Hector Carcamo of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,... Read More

April 29 • 53m 34.8s
RealAg Radio: Pre-seed burndown, split-applied N, and weed control, Apr 28, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Pre-seed burndown, split-applied N, and weed control, Apr 28, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to cover some agronomic topics including pre-seed burndown decisions, PGR applications, and nitrogen managment! Also hear a clip from a recent Corn School episode with Rob Miller of BASF Canada... Read More

April 28 • 55m 51.3s
RealAg Radio: Party platforms, future leadership, and election day plans, Apr 25, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Party platforms, future leadership, and election day plans, Apr 25, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Shaun Haney, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Monday's federal election and party platforms; Trade diversification; and,... Read More

April 25 • 56m 31.2s
RealAg Radio: Cost of production, election predictions, and a profitability outlook, Apr 24, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Cost of production, election predictions, and a profitability outlook, Apr 24, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Dan Petker of Norfolk, Ont.; Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Jeff Elder of Wawanesa, Man.; and, John Kowalchuk of Trochu, Alta. Also hear from Rhett Duke,... Read More

April 24 • 55m 16.6s
RealAg Radio: Meat export opportunities, utilizing AI in agriculture, and crop dormancy, Apr 23, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Meat export opportunities, utilizing AI in agriculture, and crop dormancy, Apr 23, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris White with the Canadian Meat Council on his recent trip to China and the opportunity for meat exports; Steve Larouque with Nuffield Canada on the new application window; An interview from the Canadian Dairy XPO with Dr. Shari... Read More

April 23 • 54m 11.5s
RealAg Radio: Global tensions, the ag leader's debate, and the election countdown, Apr 22, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Global tensions, the ag leader's debate, and the election countdown, Apr 22, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jim Wiesemeyer, D.C. policy analyst, breaks down what is happening between the U.S. and China's trade war; Chris Iverson in a spotlight interview for Federated Co-operatives Limited; Keith Currie with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture on last week's... Read More

April 22 • 53m 33.4s
RealAg Radio: Seed treatment choices, PGR planning, and phosphorus retention, Apr 21, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Seed treatment choices, PGR planning, and phosphorus retention, Apr 21, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to cover some agronomic Q&A, including: Fertilizing a forage rye crop; Fixing manganese deficiency; and, Addressing winter kill. Hear a spotlight interview with Marijke Vanderlaan for Syngenta Canada. In the extended... Read More

April 21 • 57m 44.7s
RealAg Radio: Spring weather, risk levels, and sticking to crop plans, Apr 17, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Spring weather, risk levels, and sticking to crop plans, Apr 17, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ryan Barrett of Kensington, PEI.; Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ont.; Landon Friesen of Crystal City, Man.; and, Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask. Also hear from Tammy... Read More

April 17 • 55m 48s
RealAg Radio: How it all started — the germination and growth of RealAg, Apr 16, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: How it all started — the germination and growth of RealAg, Apr 16, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, hear Shaun Haney and Evan Shout with Maverick Ag in the latest Truth About Ag podcast episode, discussing the journey that took Shaun from small-town Alberta to becoming one of the most trusted voices in Canadian ag media. Thoughts on something... Read More

April 16 • 55m 17.9s
RealAg Radio: Trade flow, legacy or liability, and beneficial insects, Apr 15, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Trade flow, legacy or liability, and beneficial insects, Apr 15, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey with Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on Canada and U.S. trade; Derryn Shrosbee with 33seven Continuity Planning on if you are leaving a legacy or creating a liability; A clip from the latest Pests & Predators episode with... Read More

April 15 • 55m 29.3s
RealAg Radio: Choosing the right inoculant, fertilizer decisions, and erosion risks, Apr 14, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Choosing the right inoculant, fertilizer decisions, and erosion risks, Apr 14, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to discuss a number of important topics including: ROI on fertilizer decisions; Terminating oats in a cover crop; and, Erosion risk differences. Plus, hear a clip with Anique Josuttes of... Read More

April 14 • 55m 23.4s
RealAg Radio: A market blood bath, leaders and leads, and port expansion, Apr 11, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A market blood bath, leaders and leads, and port expansion, Apr 11, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Koch Agronomic Services! Hear from Bryce Geisel in a spotlight interview for Koch Ag. Host Shaun Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics... Read More

April 11 • 57m 4s
RealAg Radio: Priorities prior to planting, market fundamentals, and springtime chores, Apr 10, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Priorities prior to planting, market fundamentals, and springtime chores, Apr 10, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. Guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Mark Maclean of Port Albert, Ont.; Philip Shaw of Dresden, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich of McDonald, Man.; and, Sarah Weigum of Three Hills, Alta. Also hear... Read More

April 10 • 55m 6s
RealAg Radio: Election insight, farmers' relationship to tech, and more spending, Apr 9, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Election insight, farmers' relationship to tech, and more spending, Apr 9, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ryan Jespersen, host of Real Talk to discuss the Canadian election; Terry Griffin with Kansas State University on farmers and relationship to technology in tight times; Tyler McCann and Elisabeta Lika of Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), on... Read More

April 9 • 58m 41.1s
RealAg Radio: Railway performance, tag retention, and listener feedback, Apr 8, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Railway performance, tag retention, and listener feedback, Apr 8, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by: David Przednowek with CN Rail on the rail performance; Paul Laronde and Lyle Miller with Canadian Cattle Identification Association on their Retention Matters Campaign; Hear a spotlight interview with Annemarie Van Wely for Bayer on Delaro Complete Fungicide; and,... Read More

April 8 • 1h 4m 51s
RealAg Radio: Planter prep, big soybean yields, and the Keep it Clean initiative, Apr 7, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Planter prep, big soybean yields, and the Keep it Clean initiative, Apr 7, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Greg Bartley with Pulse Canada on the Keep it Clean campaign; Hear a clip from a recent Soybean School episode on 100 bushels and the sulphur connection with Purdue University’s Dr. Shaun Casteel and Horst Bohner from Ontario’s... Read More

April 7 • 55m 4.4s
RealAg Radio: China trade, compensation for farmers, and a federal election pivot, Apr 4, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: China trade, compensation for farmers, and a federal election pivot, Apr 4, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! We're joined by Jason Mann for a spotlight interview with Genesis Fertilizer. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Canada being... Read More

April 4 • 1h 14m 7.7s
RealAg Radio: Spring prep, trade issues, and crop plans, Apr 3, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Spring prep, trade issues, and crop plans, Apr 3, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Jack Froese of Winkler, Man.; and, Josh Lade of Osler, Sask. Also hear from Corteva Crop... Read More

April 3 • 55m 11.4s
RealAg Radio: Plant breeding, continuity planning, and engaging the ag industry, Apr 2, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Plant breeding, continuity planning, and engaging the ag industry, Apr 2, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler McCann with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) and Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada on the future of plant breeding funding (read the opinion column here); Derryn Shrosbree with 33seven Continuity Planning on valuing your farm is... Read More

April 2 • 54m 1.5s
RealAg Radio: Tariffs as revenue, risk management for cattle operations, & export taxes, Apr 1, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Tariffs as revenue, risk management for cattle operations, & export taxes, Apr 1, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Fulton, new president of the Canadian Cattle Association for his outlook on the year ahead; Oliver Ward with Agri-Pulse on the U.S. tariff plan for revenue or a negotiating tactic; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Tammy... Read More

April 1 • 1h 3m 14.8s
RealAg Radio: Early season scouting, protecting N, and the Vote for Grain campaign, Mar 31, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Early season scouting, protecting N, and the Vote for Grain campaign, Mar 31, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Kyle Larkin with the Grain Growers of Canada on the Vote for Grain campaign; Hear a spotlight interview with Carolyn Wilson for Syngenta; and, RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson on early season scouting, protecting early N,... Read More

March 31 • 59m 55.7s
RealAg Radio: Consumer confidence, USMCA renegotiations, and cargo taxes, Mar 28, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Consumer confidence, USMCA renegotiations, and cargo taxes, Mar 28, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Update on... Read More

March 28 • 1h 9m 31.1s
RealAg Radio: Staying active, winter crop survival, and utilizing technology, Mar 27, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Staying active, winter crop survival, and utilizing technology, Mar 27, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Ethan Wallace of Seaforth, Ont.; Nic Dubuc of Montreal, Que.; Randy Court of Plumas, Man.; and, Kent Erickson of Irma, Alta. Also hear from Corteva Biologicals product... Read More

March 27 • 55m 38s
RealAg Radio: Proposed AgriStability changes, market moves, and staying grounded, Mar 26, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Proposed AgriStability changes, market moves, and staying grounded, Mar 26, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman with StoneX on the markets and a U.S. policy on taxing Chinese ships; AJ Gill with MNP on the AgriStability changes; Hear a clip from the latest Farm Safety Roundup episode on staying grounded with Nicole... Read More

March 26 • 59m 37.5s
RealAg Radio: A call for tariff action, Grocery Code of Conduct, and beneficial insects, Mar 25, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A call for tariff action, Grocery Code of Conduct, and beneficial insects, Mar 25, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Karen Proud, president and adjudicator of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct on the use of the code of conduct; Christi Friesen of Rebellion Farms to discuss the Chinese tariffs on canola; Abbe Pawluk in the latest Pests... Read More

March 25 • 1h 1m 57.1s
RealAg Radio: Tire technology, an election call, and livestock traceability, Mar 24, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Tire technology, an election call, and livestock traceability, Mar 24, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Kelvin Heppner to discuss the election announcement news; Scott Shearer with Ohio State University on tire technology; Jewel Smar & Howard Bekkering with the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency on livestock traceability and identification; and, Hear spotlight interview with... Read More

March 24 • 55m 13.4s
RealAg Radio: A probable election call, trade with China, and carbon tax changes, Mar 21, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A probable election call, trade with China, and carbon tax changes, Mar 21, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch with Hill & Knowlton for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: A possible Federal election being called on March 23; New Agriculture Minster... Read More

March 21 • 1h 13m 1.3s
RealAg Radio: Optimism, seeding plans, and what makes a good ag minister, Mar 20, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Optimism, seeding plans, and what makes a good ag minister, Mar 20, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Chuck Amyot of New Liskeard, Ont.; Stewart Skinner of Perth County, Ont.; Rob Stone of Davidson Sask.; and, Sukpahl Bal of Kelowna, B.C. Also hear from... Read More

March 20 • 1h 4m 30.9s
RealAg Radio: A look at the markets, China's tariffs on canola, and plant breeding, Mar 19, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A look at the markets, China's tariffs on canola, and plant breeding, Mar 19, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Comeault with ICL to discuss the commodity markets; Kevin Serfas in a spotlight interview for KWS Seeds; Dean Roberts, chair of Sask Oilseeds on China's tariffs on canola; and, Hear a clip from a Limagrain podcast episode... Read More

March 19 • 58m
RealAg Radio: Land values, interprovincial trade barriers, and trade diversification, Mar 18, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Land values, interprovincial trade barriers, and trade diversification, Mar 18, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: The new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, Kody Blois on his priorities in his new role including interprovincial trade barriers, trade diversification, and more; J.P. Gervais with Farm Credit Canada on FCC's 2024 land... Read More

March 18 • 57m 59s
RealAg Radio: Nitrogen rates, ultra early seeding, and farm safety week, Mar 17, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Nitrogen rates, ultra early seeding, and farm safety week, Mar 17, 2025

Happy St.Patrick's Day! Thanks for tuning in to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to discuss a number of topics including the most economical rate of nitrogen, the survivability of winter crops under water, farm safety, and more! Then hear a clip... Read More

March 17 • 55m 10.2s
RealAg Radio: A new PM and ag minister, a trade war with China, and the beef markets, Mar 14, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A new PM and ag minister, a trade war with China, and the beef markets, Mar 14, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Prime Minister Mark Carney sworn in; Kody Blois named new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Carney’s cabinet; and,... Read More

March 14 • 1h 6m 10.3s
RealAg Radio: Seeding prep, supply chain disruption, and livestock prices, Mar 13, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Seeding prep, supply chain disruption, and livestock prices, Mar 13, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio, for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Riley Anderson of Morris, Man.; and, Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta. Also hear from Corteva... Read More

March 13 • 55m 20.5s
RealAg Radio: Commodity market reaction, China tariffs on canola, and broad acre machines, Mar 12, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Commodity market reaction, China tariffs on canola, and broad acre machines, Mar 12, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Neil Townsend with GrainFox on what is going on in the commodity markets; Rick White with Canadian Canola Growers Association on the canola tariffs; Scott Shearer on what's the hold-up on small, automated broad acre machines; and, Hear... Read More

March 12 • 1h 7m 29.8s
RealAg Radio: A new trade approach, continuity planning, and the U.S. breaking trust, Mar 11, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: A new trade approach, continuity planning, and the U.S. breaking trust, Mar 11, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today's show, Shaun Haney is joined by: Carlo Dade with the University of Calgary on Canada needing a new trade approach; Paul Wells, author and political commentator, on Canada’s political landscape including Canada's broken trust with the U.S.; Derryn Shrosbree with 33Seven on... Read More

March 11 • 1h 5m 19.4s
RealAg Radio: Early sulphur on wheat, strip tillage systems, and tariffs from China, Mar 10, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Early sulphur on wheat, strip tillage systems, and tariffs from China, Mar 10, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson to discuss some important agronomic issues including sulphur needs for the winter wheat crop, nitrogen from applying manure, and tillage erosion. Lyndsey then covers some of the top news stories,... Read More

March 10 • 55m 43.5s
RealAg Radio: USMCA compliance, trade irritants, and leaving a legacy, Mar 7, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: USMCA compliance, trade irritants, and leaving a legacy, Mar 7, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute for the RealAg Issues Panel. The trio discusses a number of topics including: What we know about the tariffs so far; Why there... Read More

March 7 • 54m 8.2s
RealAg Radio: Adapting to tariffs, buying Canadian, and rolling out seed supplies, Mar 6, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Adapting to tariffs, buying Canadian, and rolling out seed supplies, Mar 6, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont.; Brett Israel of Mapleton, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man.; and, Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alta. Also hear from Corteva Biologicals' Tammy... Read More

March 6 • 55m 16.6s
RealAg Radio: Canadian poll shifts, growing the cow herd, and navigating counter tariffs, Mar 5, 2025 cover art

RealAg Radio: Canadian poll shifts, growing the cow herd, and navigating counter tariffs, Mar 5, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: David Coletto with Abacus Data on the changing trends in Canadian polls; Dave Gallant in a spotlight interview for Canadian Canola Growers Association; Lance Zimmerman with Rabobank on growing the cow herd; and, RealAg's Kelvin Heppner on what... Read More

March 5 • 59m 48.3s
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