Category: Agriculture

Prepping the sprayer for a new season | Wheat Scho...

Making sure the sprayer is ready to deliver accurate, consistent applications is critical as growers head to the field to manage w...

Pioneer celebrates 100 years of innovation

Pioneer, the flagship seed brand of Corteva, is celebrating 100 years globally – and more than 80 years alongside Canadian farmers...

Cool conditions, nitrogen timing, and cover crop w...

Spring may be pushing wheat and weeds ahead, but cooler nights are keeping planting decisions complicated this week. In this episo...

The day of no more Triffid testing protocol arrive...

Canada's flax sector is bidding adieu to a long-standing administrative and financial hurdle on export sales into the high-value E...

The opportunity for biofuels in the future of the ...

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by SaskOilseeds! On today...

Farmland ownership loopholes? APAS is on the case

Saskatchewan has some of the toughest rules on the books about who can and can't own farmland in the province. Even so, concerns a...

Monette Group enters creditor protection, CUSMA co...

Welcome to the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Today, Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgricu...

Deccox restock: Health Canada lifts import restric...

Phibro Animal Health Ltd., the distributor of Deccox 6% and Deccox-M to feed mills in Canada, says that is has received notificati...

New canola crush plant, regulatory reform & ca...

Welcome to this week's edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by: Laura H...

Monette Seeds no longer licensed by CGC as of May ...

The grain handling business affiliated with Monette Farms will no longer be licened by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC), as the...

Plan the Farm of Tomorrow, in Niagara Falls Today

Written by Agritecture, a leading company  in urban agriculture

Greenhouse Lighting Evolution

  From HPS to the most flexible and efficient fixture    Written by Sollum Technologies, a leader in advanced, 100% dy...

Home Permaculture: A Conversation with Brandy Hall

Both small farms and home gardens are perfect for the principles of permaculture. Brandy Hall is proof of this, and with her lands...

Poll: What group chat apps do you use?

Talk to me, Goose. In a very busy world of algorithms, 30-second reels, and a lack of local news, connecting and sharing news and ...

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap f...

A slight change in how a spray drone is operated can mean the difference between keeping product on target or risking it drift awa...

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownershi...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s show, Haney is joined by: Bruce Mackinnon...

Carney's majority, the Strait of Hormuz opens, &am...

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues ...

Make your first pass count in pulses

Effective disease management is crucial to maximize the yield potential of your pulse crops. Jimmi-Lee Jackson, a customer solutio...

How to Know if Your Farm Will Work Before You Spen...

Written by Niko Simos, Business Development Manager, AgritectureLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikos-simos 

Mushrooms in Lawn? Why They Appear, Are They Dange...

Written by: Garden Research TeamReviewed by: Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Mushrooms in Lawn: Identification, Causes & Removal...

Smarter, integrated pest management of canola with...

Flea beetles remain one of the most persistent early-season threats to canola establishment, but new research is reshaping how gro...

Fendt brings low-RPM efficiency and operator simpl...

Efficiency under load and ease of operation remain key drivers in equipment decisions, and Fendt is leaning into both with the lau...

Rethinking wild oat control as herbicide resistanc...

Herbicide-resistant wild oats continue to challenge wheat growers across Western Canada, and the issue is only intensifying, says ...

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the old...

Farm succession planning remains one of the most complex and often delayed conversations in agriculture, bringing together busines...

A new farm shop, equipment wish list, and cattle h...

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! On today’s show, host Shaun H...

On a Maine Farm, Regeneration Starts With the Shee...

What do sheep, regeneration of Maine farmland, and indigenous knowledge have to do with one another? Quite a bit, when it comes to...

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, a...

It’s mid-April and, as always, the weather is keeping everyone guessing—too wet in Ontario, too dry in the U.S., and snow still pi...

Why is My Hydrangea Not Blooming? 3 Mistakes That ...

Topic: Why is My Hydrangea Not Blooming – Causes and FixesWritten by: Garden Research TeamReviewed by: Agrifarming Editorial Board...

Consultation opens on draft Beef Cattle Code of Pr...

The public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle has opened. Stakeholders, includ...

New Conservative private member's bill aims to spe...

There's a renewed push in the House of Commons for quicker approvals of agricultural products that are available in other countrie...

PMRA renamed "Pesticides Regulatory Directorate"

Canada's pesticide regulator has a new name as of April 1, 2026. Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (better known a...

Fertilizer gouging, faster approvals, & pest m...

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by FMC Ag Can...

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, a...

It’s mid-April and, as always, the weather is keeping everyone guessing—too wet in Ontario, too dry in the U.S., and snow still pi...

When to Plant Vegetables: Month-by-Month Planting ...

Topic: When to Plant Vegetables: Month-by-Month Planting CalendarWritten by: Garden Research Team (Crop Planning Specialists)Revie...

The Day that Changed Everything

December 28, 2023. It’s a day that is now seared into the history of our family’s farm. Three days after Christmas, our spray barn...

Drew and Heather Spoelstra named Ontario's Outstan...

Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont., have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2026, following the re...

How chute-side data is reshaping livestock health ...

On today’s edition of the show, Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Calvin Booker of Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods for a conversat...

Petunias Not Blooming? 8 Real Causes + Fixes (Back...

Topic: Why Petunias Are Not Blooming (Causes & Fixes)By Jagdish Reddy | Reviewed by Agriculture Experts | Updated April 2026 Quick...

RealAg Radio: Re-thinking risk management for Cana...

Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, learn how current business risk manage...

Defensiveness is unhelpful, says Manitoba's rep in...

Canada's approach to trade with the U.S. and the imminent re-negotiation of the North American trade deal must go beyond emotional...

Dubai Center Grows ‘Future-Proof’ Food in Desert...

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April Seed Starting: What to Direct Sow vs. Plant ...

A good April seed-starting regimen can make all the difference for a farm's revenue or the food it provides to a family. With the ...

How to Grow More Vegetables in a Small Garden (Dou...

Garden Research Team | Reviewed by Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Small Garden Vegetable Growing | Updated: April 2026 How to G...

What Is Wrong With My Plant Leaves? (Complete Diag...

By Garden Research Team | What Is Wrong With My Plant Leaves? | Reviewed by Agriculture Experts | Updated April 2026 Plant leaf pr...

Livestock Feed Calculator (How Much Feed Ration Do...

By Agri Farming Editorial Team | Livestock Feed Calculator Guide | Reviewed by Animal Nutrition Experts | Updated April 2026 Use t...

Buddying up: Group housing for calves gains tracti...

Calf housing continues to evolve as dairy producers look for ways to improve animal welfare, growth rates, and labour efficiency. ...

Beef Market Update: Cash market moves, protein dem...

Thanks for tuning in to this Beef Market Update! With calving season underway across many operations, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livest...

RealAg on the Weekend: Risk management, field tria...

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! For today’s show, Haney is joined by: Manitoba’s se...

RealAg Radio: CUSMA discussions, floor crossings, ...

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this Friday edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Manitoba’s senior repr...

Managing cold stress in Canadian crops

Strategies to Protect Yield and Enhance Crop Resilience Cold stress is a major environmental factor that can negatively impact a p...

CEA Works: Training Program to Upskill Growers

The future of farming depends not just on technolog...

The Role of SpaceAg in the Emerging Lunar Economy

Written by Davi Souza, Space Farming and AgTech Specialist  and ConsultantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davi...

Vegetable Garden Layout Planner: Design, Spacing a...

Written by: AgriFarming Editorial TeamReviewed by: Horticulture EditorsTopic: Vegetable Garden Layout PlanningLast updated: April ...

15 Companion Planting Rules Every Vegetable Garden...

Written by: Garden Research Team | Reviewed by: Agriculture Editorial BoardTopic: Companion Planting Rules for Vegetable GardensSo...

Beginner Vegetable Garden Planning Guide: How to P...

Reading Time: 8 minutesDifficulty Level: BeginnerBest For: First-season gardeners Written by: Garden Research TeamReviewed by: Agr...

Tracking lameness and body score with AI-powered C...

Lameness detection and body condition scoring have long relied on periodic observation—often catching issues only after they’ve al...

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp press...

Herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Ontario, but agronomists warn that two species — waterhemp and Palmer amaranth...

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applicati...

It’s a classic early April juggling act—frosty mornings, slow-to-arrive spring warmth, and just enough field opportunity to keep e...

RealAg Radio: Taking action and learning from mist...

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, hear from Lori Nikkel with Second H...

How do you plan to fund your retirement?

I know better than to ask a farmer when they plan to retire. Most will tell you....they don't. But many more do have ideas about t...

Water Requirement for Crops in India – How Much Ir...

Written by: Agricultural Content TeamReviewed by: Irrigation Agronomy Specialist (15+ yrs experience)Topic: Water Requirement for ...

Most Profitable Crops in India Per Acre (Profit Ca...

Reviewed by: AgriFarming Editorial TeamTopic: Most Profitable Crops in India Per AcreExperience: Indian farming practices, and hor...

How Much Pesticide Per Acre? Use This Free Dosage ...

Written by: Crop Protection Research TeamReviewed by: Agri Farming Editorial TeamExperience: Indian agriculture & crop protection ...

RealAg Radio: Carney's to-do list, important on-fa...

Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAgriculture brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! On today’s show, your ...

RealAg Radio: UFA acquires AgraCity, traceability ...

Happy Easter and welcome to this Good Friday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, hear from: Tyler...

Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trig...

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising serious concerns about global energy flows, economic stability, and the broader ...

RealAg on the Weekend: Pre-seed decision making, A...

Welcome to this Easter Weekend edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney discusses RealA...

Make the most of managing yield with Syngenta's St...

As spring approaches across much of the Prairies, winter wheat is beginning to green up and reveal its yield potential—but only if...

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

As spring arrives, it’s time to kill cover crop plantings and either incorporate the plant matter into the soil or use it as mulch...

Fertilizer Requirement Per Acre for Major Crops in...

Reviewed by: Agri Farming Editorial TeamTopic: Fertilizer Requirement Per Acre for Major CropsExperience: Indian farming practices...

Plant Population Per Acre for Crops: Spacing Chart...

Written by Agri Farming Editorial TeamReviewed by agriculture experts | Last updated: April 2026 Plant Population Per Acre (Quick ...

Broiler Farming Profit Per Bird in India: Real Cos...

Reviewed by: Agri Farming Editorial TeamTopic: Broiler farming profit per bird calculationContent type: Poultry farming profit gui...

Wheat Pete's Word, April 1: These agronomy answers...

It’s April 1st—and while there’s no shortage of surprises in this episode, none of them are jokes. From global fertilizer disrupti...

Interest-free portion of cash advances maintained ...

The federal government is extending the higher interest-free portion on cash advances for 2026. Coinciding with the start of the g...

RealAg Radio: Details on strychnine access, good n...

Welcome to a special mid-week edition of the RealAg Issues Panel! For today’s panel, Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey...

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through ...

A staggering share of Canada’s food never gets eaten—and Lori Nikkel says that’s a systems problem, not an accident. In this episo...

More than just stress: why connection matters for ...

Mental health continues to be a growing focus in agriculture, as farmers face increasing pressure from weather, markets, and the c...

Profit Per Acre of Major Crops in India (Crop Inco...

Which Industry Gets More Versatility From Skid Ste...

Skid steer loaders are some of the most versatile pieces of heavy equipment. With the enduring popularity of homesteading and the ...

Beef Market Update: Strong lean beef demand suppor...

Beef markets are holding steady heading into Easter, but underlying signals—from packer disruptions to shifting wholesale spreads—...

BranValt builds global presence with Deere partner...

A decade after launching as Bushel Plus, the Manitoba-based harvest optimization company is entering its next phase under a new na...

RealAg Radio: Partisan politics in agriculture, an...

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for today’s RealAg Issues Panel! On today’s edition of the issues panel, Haney is...

Bayer Crop Science and RealAgriculture launch Futu...

RealAgriculture and Bayer Crop Science Canada are partnering to create a national conversation on the future of canola, launching ...

Trump admin reveals record renewable fuel requirem...

American biofuel industry and farm groups who represent corn, soybean, and canola growers are applauding record-high renewable fue...

Can Controlled Environments Fix the World’s Favori...

Image 1: Shrimp cultivation in a modern recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).  

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landsca...

Interseeding is a combinative practice that often involves planting a cover crop within another cropping system. The benefits of d...

Pruning Tomato Plants: When, How, and Why to Prune...

Updated: March 2026 | Reviewed by the Agri Farming Editorial Team | 15+ years vegetable growing experience | 500+ tomato plants gr...

Tomato Mandi Price Today in India (State-wise Mark...

Check today’s live wholesale and tomato mandi prices across major markets in India. Rates are sourced from AGMARKNET and state agr...

Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild wea...

Cold mornings, wide weather swings, and plenty of field activity set the tone for this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. From early spring...

Higher horsepower and versatility drive new Optum ...

Case IH is expanding its Optum tractor lineup with a new series designed to handle a wide range of field and transport application...

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight ...

Welcome to RealAg Radio for this Wednesday edition of the show with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by: ...

How accurate were farmers in predicting 2025 land ...

With the farm economy dealing with weak fundamentals in 2026, there were plenty who were waiting to see the Farm Credit Canada 202...

NDP leadership candidates propose public grocery s...

The New Democratic Party’s bid to regain national relevance and official party status will reach a pivotal moment this weekend as ...

RealAg Radio: Robotic scouting, weather impacts on...

Welcome to Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Don Scribner of Ter...

No party is fighting for agriculture's vote. Here'...

By Tyler McCann Was Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister an epic fail? According to the RealAg audience it was. But last wee...

Wheat School: Three steps to a strong start for wh...

Getting wheat seed ready for seeding starts well before the drill hits the field, and taking the right steps early can set the ton...

Farmland value growth holds steady at 9.3%, but re...

Farmland values in Canada held steady in 2025, but the headline number masks a more complex and uneven market. Farm Credit Canada’...

The Agronomists, Ep 234: Weather-data-driven decis...

On this episode of The Agronomists, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Guy Ash of METOS and Jonathan Zettler of Fieldwalker Agro...

From Manual to Market-Ready: How GrowDirector Is A...

Three growers in Argentina, Mexico, and Giana are doing more with less — and the results prove it.

Okra Growing Problems: 15 Common Issues and How to...

Growing okra is usually straightforward, but even experienced gardeners run into trouble. Whether your okra seeds are not germinat...