Year: 2026

The sudden and serious military action in the Middle East is raising new questions about energy markets, trade flows, and input costs — all factors that can quickly ripple into agriculture. In this Frontlines episode recorded Monday, March 9, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to unpack the geopolitical implications... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith, brought to you by FMC! On today’s show, Lyndsey is joined by: Brian Jenks of North Dakota State University on killing palmer amaranth; Jochum Wiersma of the University of Minnesota on growing wheat in hotter summers; Deanna McLennan... Read More

As the Corn Belt expands north and west, what can long-term weather trends tell us about the future of wheat production the Northern Plains and Western Canada? For this Wheat School episode, Jochum Wiersma, small grains specialist with the University of Minnesota, shares what he's learned analyzing historical weather and crop data to better understand... Read More

Rising fertilizer costs and concerns about nutrient efficiency are helping drive rapid adoption of new phosphorus technologies. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Phospholutions highlighted a major milestone for its RhizoSorb technology: more than one million commercial acres treated in 2025, just two years after the product entered the market. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught... Read More

Fendt used Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, to showcase its fifth-generation 800 Vario tractor, a completely redesigned machine aimed at delivering more efficiency, power, and operator comfort in the mid- to high-horsepower segment. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Fendt senior marketing product specialist Blake Bullinger on the show floor to walk through the... Read More

What are the economics of managing aphanomyces root rot in pulse crops? The answer can vary widely depending on disease pressure, field conditions, and crop history, but the disease can have significant implications for peas and lentils when conditions favour its development. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse School, Kevin Auch, director and past chair... Read More

As volatility and uncertainty continue to shape grain markets, having timely, relevant information at your fingertips can make all the difference. That’s where GrainFox and its newest tool, Sinoa, are stepping in to help producers and agri-businesses cut through the noise. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith on RealAg Radio, Liz Pham, Chief Growth Officer with... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! Haney breaks down this week in ag, and is joined by: Carson Callum of Manitoba Beef Producers on prairie cattle associations calling for the scrapping of proposed livestock traceability regulations; Josh Linville of StoneX on fertilizer prices and nitrogen markets; Marvin Slingerland of MNP,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the show hosted by Shaun Haney! Today’s show features this week’s edition of the RealAg Issues Panel with Evan Shout of Farmer Coach and Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. Also joining Haney for today’s show is Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange for a... Read More

RB Global, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Big Iron Auction Company, accelerating the company’s expansion into U.S. agriculture. BigIron is an agriculture-focused online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of agricultural equipment, land, livestock, and other farm and ranch assets. BigIron processed roughly US$885 million in gross transaction value including roughly $520... Read More