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RealAg on the Weekend: The polls, future PMs, and the economics of retaliatory tariffs, Mar 8, 2025

Mar 08 2025 39 mins

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: David Coletto with Abacus Data on what trends are real and which are not in the federal polls; Paul Wells, author and political commentator, on the Canadian political landscape; and, Todd Hirsch of Todd… Read More

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

Mar 07 2025 54 mins

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

The pros and cons of Canada’s retaliatory tariff response

Mar 07 2025 7 mins

The unknown and uncertainty of trade tariffs is worse than the tariffs themselves says, Todd Hirsch, of Todd Hirsch Consulting, which is why the past two weeks has been so difficult to navigate. In this discussion from Crops Convention at Edmonton, Alta., Hirsch and Shaun Haney discuss several economic factors at play, including: The role… Read More

Massey baler doubles small square capacity

Mar 07 2025 5 mins

Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows. With the MF SB.1436DB small square baler, farmers can now produce two rows of bales per field pass. In this report from Commodity Classic at Denver, Colorado, Jessica Williamson, Massey’s hay and… Read More

Paul Wells on Canada’s unity, past and future prime ministers, and the break-up with the U.S.

Mar 07 2025 14 mins

If you’re looking for a cheerful update on Canada-U.S. relations, this isn’t it — but this is an incredibly important conversation to follow, regardless. Paul Wells, author and political commentator, has a strong message for Canadians: our relationship with the U.S. is forever changed by this second Trump presidency; trust has been broken, and whatever… Read More

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

Mar 06 2025 55 mins

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

Schulte Soilstar allows growers to adjust harrows “on the fly”

Mar 06 2025 2 mins

A bountiful harvest in the fall is great for a growers pocketbook, but it can also lead to an increase of straw residue that needs to be dealt with come spring. In response to this need, Schulte has released the Soilstar DHX series of harrows that come in 36-foot (DHX 360) and 60-foot (DHX 600)… Read More

Bayer soybean trait technology offers five herbicide tolerances built-in

Mar 06 2025 5 mins

New trait technology from Bayer Crop Science will allow growers to use five herbicide actives in soybean crops. The company says its Vyconic soybeans represents a “leap forward” in weed control, bringing greater management options and flexibility to farmers’ fields. The new trait technology will be the first in the industry to offer tolerance to… Read More

Changing government’s mind: how farmers pushed back against the EU’s Farm to Fork policy

Mar 06 2025 14 mins

The European Union’s Farm to Fork strategy has been all but abandoned following large-scale farmer protests in many European capital cities. The protests gained massive public support, with polls showing 70 to 90 per cent of non-farmers backing the demonstrations. What led to EU governments reversing their course on the Farm to Fork initiative? Were… Read More

Is the federal Conservative lead really evaporating?

Mar 06 2025 12 mins

Just a few short months ago, a federal win by Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives seemed all but certain. Fast forward to now, the Prime Minister of Canada has handed in his resignation and the Liberals are about to choose a new leader. If you follow opinion polls, you’ll also note that, against the backdrop… Read More