Category: Agriculture

Granular preservative applicator helps extend bali...

Growers who run Massey Ferguson large square balers can now utilize a new granular applicator when applying BaleMax hay preservati...

Soybean School: Why many flowers don't make pods

You can learn a lot about what makes a good soybean variety in 27 years. That's how long Dr. Istvan Rajcan has been breeding soybe...

5 Simple Value-Added Products You Can Produce on t...

You can sell and produce winter farm products, even after the harvests stop. Adding a few high-value items to your to-do list prov...

DIY Hydroponic Terrace Garden: Setup, Cost, Ideas ...

I still remember on the morning of 5 December 2025, I dumped my third failed batch of coriander into the compost bin on my Bangalo...

RealAg on the Weekend: Disease testing, trust in t...

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Lisa Bishop ...

Reusing Old Potting Mix in Containers: Safe, Natur...

On the afternoon of December 2, 2025, I dumped three grow bags’ worth of last season’s potting mix onto my Chennai balcony floor—c...

How to Grow Oregano at Home: Easy Step-by-Step Gui...

Back in November 2025, I stood on my Hyderabad balcony, staring at yet another dead oregano plant. Third try. The leaves remained ...

Marit returns as Saskatchewan ag minister

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has shuffled his cabinet heading into the holiday season, bringing back a familiar face to the agri...

Canada and U.S. machinery sales continue to diverg...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers are out with their latest sales numbers for new agricultural equipment. Farmers have co...

RealAg Radio, Potential U.S. tariffs on potash, a ...

On today’s show, Josh Linville of StoneX and Lyndsey Smith discuss fertilizer markets and the potential of U.S. tariffs on Canadia...

Market Day Report: Tariffs on Canadian fertilizer ...

With fertilizer prices still a key cost driver for North American farmers, talk of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imported potash is ign...

"We're stronger together," says Tyler Fulton, pres...

With the six-year review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) set for July 2026, Canadian farm groups are speaking...

How Does LED Spectrum Affect Plant Growth in Green...

Balcony Plants Dying in Indian Apartments? Fix Pot...

Last Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., I poked my mint, and it crumbled like old paper. Not wilted. Crispy. And that’s when it hit me: balcony...

Canola School: From blackleg to sclerotinia — sort...

From blackleg to sclerotinia,to clubroot and verticillium, growers face a shifting landscape of canola diseases, and with that com...

Details of USDA bridge program uncertain: Market D...

The U.S. government is expected to announce details of a new farmer aid “bridge program,” though the timeline continues to be push...

RealAg Radio: Winter setting in, adjusting soil pH...

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! For today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid F...

Innovative Farmers join forces with the Ontario So...

For more than 30 years the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO) was a fixture of Ontario's agricultural landscape as t...

What would a guaranteed income for farmers even lo...

The National Farmers Union (NFU) held its annual convention in Moncton, New Brunswick, last month where delegates from across the ...

RealAg Radio: Thriving despite volatility, ag poli...

Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show! For today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Amanda Richardson of the Centre for A...

Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 113: Real options th...

In an era of relentless market volatility and policy ambiguity, many farm businesses are searching for certainty, but that may be ...

Wheat Pete's Word, Dec 3: Residue breakdown, patie...

On this episode of the Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, host Peter Johnson blends safety tips, agronomy advice, and some hard-earned pat...

Seeds Canada names Dan Wright new CEO

Seeds Canada is announcing the hiring of its next chief executive officer. Dan Wright will replace outgoing CEO Barry Senft, effec...

Unlocking Innovation, Ep 5: How do we best suppor...

Navigating Canada’s agri-food innovation system can feel like a maze for early-stage entrepreneurs. In the fifth episode of the Un...

How to Grow Green Beans in Pots: Perfect for India...

Hello home gardeners, How to grow green beans in pots isn’t magic, and last week—November 27th, 2025—I finally cracked it. After t...

How to Grow Bitter Gourd in Pots at Home: Perfect ...

On June 28, 2025, the monsoon had just begun in Kolkata, leaving me deeply frustrated. My third pot of karela sat on the balcony, ...

Take time before you climb this winter for safer b...

With bins full heading into winter, grain handling can shift quickly from routine to risky if safety slips. Full bins are a welcom...

Sask Pulse welcomes three directors to its board

Two directors are returning and one new name will join the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) board of directors following a success...

RealAg Radio: Canada's political landscape and an ...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio for this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined for today’s show by: Meteorol...

Old Man Winter takes hold: Cold pattern locks in f...

After a notably mild autumn across much of North America, a powerful shift in the jet stream is ushering in widespread cold and wi...

Designing barns that make farmers — and cows — fee...

With a 20-year track record in agricultural construction, Ontario's Wolf System Canada is looking to expand to the U.S. market. In...

Richardson completes $375 million purchase of 8th ...

Richardson International has closed its US$375 million deal to acquire the pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions from Pos...

Farming Forward: Critical thinking drives profitab...

Trying to figure out nitrogen rates can be a real head scratcher but critical thinking and discipline will help growers find the m...

Grain Growers' executive director moving on

The executive director of Grain Growers of Canada has announced he's moving on after two and half years with the national grain fa...

Ontario sheep producers and Quebec potato growers ...

Ryan and Romy Schill of Circle R Livestock Ltd and Revolution Wool Company located at Wallenstein, Ont., and Pierre-Luc Barré and ...

RealAg Radio: Sales in an uncertain market, earthw...

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

How to Make Soil for Aloe Vera Plant at Home: Fast...

If you’ve ever watched your aloe vera go from plump and green to yellow, squishy, or just plain dead—especially after a rainy spel...

How to Grow Brinjal in Balcony Pots: Fast-Fruiting...

I know many people living in small apartments with tiny balcony areas wondering how to grow brinjal in balcony pots. Last summer, ...

RealAg Radio: Canada's economic prosperity and wha...

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Black Friday edition of RealAgRadio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by John ...

Higher AgriStability caps, new eligible costs a wi...

The 2025 federal budget announced several updates to AgriStability, aiming to strengthen Canada’s primary business risk management...

RealAg on the Weekend: Pulse markets, canola innov...

Welcome to this week's instalment of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Chuck ...

Celebrating our partnership in 2025 – here's to a ...

Every season tells a story. In 2025, your story was one of resilience, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the...

When your corn needs powerful residual that doesn'...

Trust Storen corn herbicide for burndown and long-lasting residual to protect yield potential, regardless of your management syste...

What to Plant in Cold Frames and Hoop Houses in De...

Your December cold frame, hoop house, or covered row produces all kinds of crops as long as you achieve the right internal tempera...

From backroads to boardrooms with OFA's Drew Spoel...

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) will enter 2026 under the continued leadership of Drew Spoelstra who was elected to hi...

Beyond bulls and bears — what's a "foundational" g...

Commodity markets often shift between bullish (rising market) and bearish (falling market) trends, driven by supply and demand. Ed...

Pulse Canada welcomes renewed focus on India trade...

The organization representing Canada's pulse crop sector is welcoming the launch of negotiations on a trade deal with India. Prime...

Canola School: Bin it or book it? Making the call ...

The canola market is dealing with a wide range of trade and political uncertainties this season, as growers navigate large supplie...

RealAg Radio: Trends in growing soybeans, the idea...

Welcome to this U.S. Thanksgiving edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this...

The truth about turning volatility into opportunit...

In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Nutrien president and CEO Ken Seitz f...

Ag Policy Connection, Ep 7: What's the role of pri...

Farming has always been a risky business. Regardless of how carefully chosen a variety or fertility rate, Mother Nature always get...

RealAg Radio: Grain Blitzes, oilseed and pulse mar...

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Ed B...

Navigating Canada's political landscape, with Alth...

Canadians have witnessed remarkable change across the country's political landscape over the past year as the Liberal government m...

Canola Week set to dig into innovation, profitabil...

As margins tighten and production challenges evolve, Canola Week 2025 offers a timely forum for those focused on the future of thi...

Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 16: A grain handling safet...

Grain handling is essential—but hazardous—work. On this episode of Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney digs into grain safety bl...

RealAg Radio: North American trade, the affordabil...

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAgRadio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey of CAF...

How to Grow Watermelon in Pots at Home in India: E...

If you’ve ever attempted to cultivate watermelon in pots in your Indian apartment and were disappointed by the sad vines and lack ...

Ag in the Classroom-Canada sets a new path forward

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is setting a new direction forward with the formation of a new board of directors. Th...

RealAg Radio: North American trade, the affordabil...

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday Edition of RealAgRadio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey of CAF...

Hemp sector awaiting feed approval, eyeing U.S. ru...

Canada's hemp sector is closely watching several policy files domestically and in the U.S. that could unlock new demand and value ...

The Agronomists, Ep 219: Crop sequence with Anne K...

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Anne Kirk, cereal specialist for Manitoba Agriculture and Dr. ...

Tariffs, trade, affordability and the potential Go...

With global markets shifting and input costs squeezing producers, policy decisions at the top levels of U.S. agriculture are being...

How a Bengaluru Housewife Turned a 10×10 Balcony i...

Look, Priya wasn’t some gardening expert. She’s a regular housewife from Indiranagar who got sick of paying ₹150 for half a bunch ...

Pulse School: Pulse grading explained! And what to...

Understanding how pulses are graded can help clarify marketing decisions and avoid surprises at the scale. It can also help inform...

New barley varieties moving up the CMBTC's recomme...

Each year, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre publishes its list of recommended varieties for farmers to choose from for...

American politicians feeling the pressure of trade...

Last week, Canadian agri-food exporters descended on Washington, D.C., with a key message for their counterparts in the U.S. and A...

RealAg Radio: Sorghum-sudan fights fusarium, N-rat...

Welcome to this edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio with host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Smith is joined by: Gerard...

From Power to Precision: What to Consider When Cho...

Choosing the right agricultural tractor can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. If you’re unsure where to start, it helps to k...

From 2 Gunthas to ₹10 Lakh: How a Gujarat Farmer B...

Let me tell you about Rajeshbhai from Dhrangadhra—not a corporate farmer, just a smallholder with 2 gunthas (242 sq. yards or 2178...

Balcony Okra Gardening: How a Chennai Woman Grew M...

Meena had no intention of breaking any records. She just got tired of the mushy, oversized okra at her local Chennai market. So, l...

Taking the physical and financial sting out of dai...

About 90 per cent of dairy cows will suffer from lameness in their lifetime and each incidence will cost producers an estimated $3...

Beef Market Update: Cattle prices slide, rattling ...

North American cattle markets have entered a new phase of uncertainty, with prices falling on both sides of the border and growing...

RealAg on the Weekend: Connection, farm profits, a...

Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On today’s show, Haney discusses: What he lear...

RealAg Radio: The future of hemp, North American t...

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of G...

Managing farm finances for better mental health

It’s no secret that the volatile and unpredictable nature of farming creates financial uncertainty. Whether the farm is facing har...

How to Amend the Soil After Harvest (and Why You S...

It makes sense to amend soil after harvest, especially in the fall. This is when most farms and gardens are about to shut down for...

A goodbye and a last chance for Jubilee Hilltop Ra...

Hello, After many years of farming and processing meat, Jubilee Hilltop Ranch has decided to wind down their meat processing and s...

How a Kerala Woman Made ₹15 Lakh from Terrace Vege...

If you’ve ever stood on your apartment roof wondering whether terrace vegetable gardening is just a feel-good hobby or something t...

RealAg Radio: Good fall weather, using grain bags,...

Welcome to this Thursday's edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today on the show your host fo...

Sorghum-sudangrass offers a surprising side-benefi...

There’s growing interest in how cover crops influence soil health and their role in managing diseases, but the biological mechanis...

Soybean School: The power of inoculant and nitroge...

Strong nodulation and adequate access to soil nitrogen are two keys to a high yielding soybean crop. But what happens when those i...

Wheat Pete's Word, Nov 19: Positivity, plot result...

Short days, dry corn, and long economic conversations — this week, host of Wheat Pete's Word, Peter Johnson tackles everything fro...

Teagle's compact bale processor makes bedding easi...

Bedding dairy cows in smaller or older dairy barns can be a challenge but Teagle says its compact Tomahawk 6100H bale processor an...

RealAg Radio: Farm finances, changing farmer needs...

Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by CANTERRA SEEDS! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Justin Fu...

Fungicides help crops find the finish line ahead o...

Profitability is a challenge for many North American farmers as they head into the 2026 year. In a challenging market with depress...

Can biostimulants help crops manage stress?

Biostimulants continue to generate interest among farmers looking for ways to support crop performance and navigate crop stress. I...

How to Grow Lavender in Pots in India: Easy Guide ...

So you want to grow lavender in pots in India—but your “garden” is a 2-metre balcony in Hyderabad or a sunlit window ledge in a Pu...

Best Soil for Money Plant in India – Ideal Potting...

You bring home a money plant from the weekend nursery in Pune or get one wrapped in red thread at a house-warming in Kolkata. It l...

The Agronomists, Ep 218: Varying seeding rates wit...

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jonathan Zettler of Fieldwalker Agronomy and Laird Lampertz of...

Pulse School: From peas to chickpeas — a look at t...

As breeding programs continue to bring forward new pulse genetics, growers now have a wider range of varieties to choose from acro...

First it seeds, then it weeds — it's the autonomou...

What do you get when you cross a robot with a hopper and openers with a penchant for killing weeds? Why, the FarmDroid FD20, of co...

Where research and innovation are taking agricultu...

At a time when farm finances are under pressure, the pace of agricultural innovation continues to accelerate. That balance between...

RealAg Radio: Rabobank's possible exit from Canada...

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Your host Shaun Haney kicks the show off with Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer’s Pers...

Best Place to Buy Farm Trailers for Heavy-Duty Hau...

Your trailer is your heavy-duty best friend. It works just as hard as you do. If you’re looking to add another unit to your fleet ...

Balcony Gardening for Beginners: Smart Ways to Gro...

If you’re staring at your 2-meter-by-1.5-meter balcony in Mumbai, Delhi, or Kochi wondering whether anything green can survive the...

Growing Fig in Pots (Anjeer): The Ultimate Guide f...

If you’ve ever stared longingly at the fat, honey-sweet anjeer at your local mandi—priced like gold at ₹350 a kilo—you’ve probably...

Spinach Planting Tips for Indian Home Gardens: Fro...

You have another empty pot. Again. You followed the steps. Bought seeds. Watered. Waited. Nothing. Or, even more regretfully, two ...

Lucky Bamboo Plant Care for Beginners: Watering, L...

You bring home a lucky bamboo from a nursery in Lucknow, or someone gifts you one in Surat for Diwali, and you think, “Great, anot...

Libra Plant aims to simplify input recording, decr...

Agrimatics has launched an input-tracking tool called Libra Plant, an app-based solution to help farmers keep a closer eye on what...

Corn School: Residue risk — striking a balance bet...

Managing crop residue is a key early-season consideration for corn growers, especially in regions where cool soils can limit emerg...