As January wraps up, the cattle markets are following a fairly typical seasonal pattern, but several factors are worth a closer look. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to break down what’s happening in both Canadian and U.S. markets. Packers continue to operate with... Read More
Year: 2026
Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for a spotlight interview with Troy Basaraba of Bayer Crop Science! For today’s RealAg Issues Panel, Haney is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI, Lyndsey Smith and Kelvinn Heppner of RealAgriculture. Plus, don’t miss the RealAg Radio podcast exclusive bonus... Read More
Food and agriculture have become critical levers in international politics. Governments are using tariffs, export bans, and regulatory restrictions to move prices and reset market access overnight. Many of these actions have not only been driven by shortages but also by efforts to shield domestic sectors and signal political pressure. Food is being weaponized, and... Read More
Farm succession can feel overwhelming — whether you're stepping back or stepping in. Trevor MacLean, national lead for Transition Smart at MNP, recently joined RealAgriculture to break down what separates the families who navigate this process smoothly from those who struggle. Based on years of post-transition reviews, MNP has identified seven traits common to successful... Read More
With shifting global trade dynamics, extreme weather events, and continued budget cutbacks, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector enters 2026 facing a mix of challenges and opportunities. This webinar, presented in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, examines what's ahead for the sector in the coming year from economic fundamentals, to policy gaps, and onto... Read More
For this first of six episodes to learn more about KWS hybrid rye, Shaun Haney sits down with Laura Eastwood, animal nutrition manager with KWS, to explore the growing interest in hybrid rye as a versatile feed and forage crop. From digestibility to ergot concerns, the discussion covers both the benefits and considerations for livestock... Read More
A surge in U.S. biofuel policy developments is reshaping the corn and soybean oil markets, with implications for North American growers watching both prices and policy unfold. Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag says that news this week on momentum behind year-round E15, the overhaul of clean fuel incentives, and the uncertainty surrounding the EPA’s... Read More
Welcome to this Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection. On the show today, Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis, Holstein, Ont.; Billy Beaudy of Que.; Eric Mclean, Oak River, Man. Shaune Harty, Foremost, Alta.; and, Corteva agronomist Rhett Duke, based in Sask., on the value of seed... Read More
Year-round E15 sales were a focus this week as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in Iowa to a crowd of farmers and ranchers, saying he has instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving the E15 ethanol blend. Trump said he is relying on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to... Read More
Strip till continues to gain traction among corn growers, but one question keeps coming up: how much fertilizer can you safely apply within the strip without risking crop injury? On this RealAgriculture Corn School episode, University of Guelph graduate student Jonathan Sawicki joins host Bernard Tobin to share a preliminary look at what his research... Read More