Category: Agriculture

RealAg Radio: The path to a resolution for China's...

Welcome to Today’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Nutrien eKonomics! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined ...

Soil Chek offers farmers a complete view of soil f...

At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Dr. Karthi Narayanan, technical director at Cropland Analytics, to tal...

Canola Growers asks Ottawa to prepare compensation...

Canada’s canola industry is staring down a potential $2 billion loss as China’s preliminary anti-dumping tariffs lock Canadian see...

Unverferth's Brent 3298 sets a new benchmark as th...

Boasting the largest grain cart in the industry, Unverferth’s new Brent 3298 turned heads at Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan. Shawn B...

True Cost of Growing Tomatoes at Home: 15 Budget B...

Hello tomato gardeners, we are back to share useful information about the true cost of growing tomatoes at home with 15 budget bre...

Homemade Liquid Fertilizer for Seedlings: 15 Best ...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share information on organic homemade liquid fertilizer for seedlings. Herb, flower, fruit, and ve...

How to Fertilize Roses with Kitchen Scraps: 15 DIY...

Hello rose gardeners, we are back to share information on how to fertilize roses with kitchen scraps with 15 DIY recipes and uses....

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed on a Budget Under...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share information on how to build a raised garden bed on a budget under 100 dollars. Growing your ...

Raised Garden Bed Soil Calculator for 4×4, 4×6, 4×...

Hello gardeners, We are back here to share information on the soil calculator for raised garden beds in sizes 4×4, 4×6, 4×8, 4×10,...

Best Soil Mix for Raised Garden Beds: 15 Custom Re...

Hello gardeners, We are here to explain the best soil mix for raised garden beds, which includes 15 custom recipe blends. In addit...

On the run with PTx Trimble at Farm Progress

From planting and harvesting technology to retrofit kits and fleet and agronomic management platforms, there's always plenty of in...

China extends canola anti-dumping investigation to...

The Chinese government has formally extended its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports by six months, until Marc...

Clean Fuel Regulations update could target fraudul...

The Carney government's promise to update Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) could create an opportunity to block fraudulent us...

RealAg Radio: Support for canola, farm profitabili...

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by...

RealAg on the Weekend: Carney's support for canola...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Minister Heath MacDonald is j...

9 Soil-Feeding Cover Crops to Plant in September

Cover cropping offers farmers a cheap and productive way to condition and protect soil through seasons where erosion is more likel...

Homemade Fertilizer for Avocado Trees: 15 Best DIY...

Hello gardeners, We are back with homemade fertilizer for avocado trees with 15 of the best DIY organic and natural recipes. Produ...

Wheat Pete's Word, Sept 3: Big wheat acres, tillag...

It’s already September and Wheat Pete’s got a jam-packed podcast this week, covering everything from unexpected rivalries to tilla...

RealAg Radio: Corn price blips, seed regulations, ...

Welcome to RealAg Radio! On this Wednesday edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge...

The truth about building a legacy with Jace Young

In this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Jace Young, founder and CEO o...

Corn School: Identifying the R6 stage and timing h...

With all of the time and money spent in the field seeding, spraying, and spreading nutrients, the correct timing for harvest is on...

GDM completes acquisition of AgReliant Genetics

Argentina-based plant genetics company GDM says it has completed its acquisition of AgReliant Genetics as of Sept. 2, 2025. AgReli...

AI meets IVF: Improving pregnancy rates with embry...

In the world of cattle genetics, in vitro fertilization (IVF) offers clear advantages, but cost and low success rates have kept it...

Conservatives call for end of the TFW program

The Conservative Party of Canada, led by newly-re-elected MP Pierre Poilievre, is calling for an end to Canada's temporary foreign...

DIY Homemade Fertilizer for Snake Plants: 15 Organ...

Hello home gardeners, we are here today to share DIY homemade fertilizer for snake plants with 15 organic and natural recipes. Ind...

DIY Homemade Fertilizer for Carrots: 15 Natural an...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share great info on DIY homemade fertilizer for carrots with 15 natural and organic recipes. An ec...

DIY Homemade Fertilizer for Blueberries: 15 Natura...

Hello fruit gardeners, We are back to share a beginner’s guide on DIY homemade fertilizer for blueberries. One eco-friendly and co...

RealAg Radio: AI tools for breeding, legal trouble...

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer Pers...

U.S. court ruling puts broad Trump tariffs in lega...

A U.S. federal court on Friday ruled against the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IE...

Take it if you got it, but have a plan for spring ...

Ontario's livestock producers enjoyed a decent start to the year, but that fortune turned after hay harvest as the rain quit falli...

Edible Bean School: Timing desiccation at harvest

? Edible bean harvest is underway in Ontario and Hensall Co-op field marketer Meghan Scott has been getting calls from growers see...

How to Make Homemade Rooting Hormone: 15 DIY Natur...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share a useful guide on how to make homemade rooting hormone with 15 DIY natural and organic recip...

Feeding Schedule for Potted Flowers: 15 Fertilizer...

Hello home gardeners, We are back to share a guide on feeding schedule for potted flowers. While they require regular nutritional ...

DIY Homemade Fertilizer for Potatoes: 15 Natural a...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share very useful information on DIY homemade fertilizer for potatoes with 15 natural and organic ...

From Planning to Profitability: How Agritecture an...

This blogpost comes from the collaboration between Agritecture and Hydrobuilder.

9 Crops to Sow in September

As summer’s end nears, farmers get ready for winter. Some prepare to shut down the farm, and some plant fall crops. Fall crops pro...

How to Make Homemade Orchid Fertilizer: 15 DIY Nat...

Hello orchid lovers, we are back to share great information on how to make homemade orchid fertilizer with 15 DIY natural and orga...

How to Make Homemade Slow-Release Fertilizer: 15 D...

Hello home gardeners, We are back to share very useful content on how to make homemade slow-release fertilizer with 15 DIY natural...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Bonsai: 15 DIY...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share 15 DIY natural and organic recipes for how to make homemade fertilizer for bonsai. An eco-fr...

RealAg Radio: Shrinking GDP, diplomatic ties to In...

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway L...

Beef Market Update: Cattle markets keep soaring — ...

It’s another record-setting week for the cattle market as RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney checks in with Anne Wasko of the Gateway L...

Making every dollar count — what's ahead for gover...

By Elisabeta Lika Canadian farmers know from experience that pouring money into a problem doesn’t guarantee real solutions. Whethe...

"Multiple levers" required to buoy grain farmer pr...

Margins in the U.S. cropping sector are tightening, with producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton seeing financial returns s...

RealAg on the Weekend: High fertilizer costs, fiel...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show, Haney is joined by, Sask. Min...

How to Make NPK Fertilizer at Home: 14 DIY Natural...

By fusing environmental protection with vigorous development, sustainable gardening changes the way plant enthusiasts care for the...

DIY Homemade Fertilizer for Microgreens: 15 Natura...

Hello gardeners, today we are back to share a very useful guide on DIY homemade fertilizer for microgreens with 15 natural and org...

Sticky input prices and short supplies: What's kee...

Fertilizer prices remain stubbornly high, even as commodity markets soften and farmers are right to question why. According to Jos...

RealAg Radio: Drought's impact, consumer demand fo...

Welcome to The Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!On this edition of the show, your host Sha...

Machine vision and AI take the guess work out of g...

Grain grading is one of the last highly subjective processes in the ag supply chain and that makes it ripe for transformation, say...

Wheat School: Harvest management practices to maxi...

As combines roll out across the Prairies, harvest management becomes a key focus for farmers looking to protect grain quality whil...

Alberta government raises feeder loan guarantee li...

The Alberta government has announced a $75 million increase to the overall limit for its Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program...

How Mexico’s Agri-Food Sector Can Lead Regional Tr...

Mexico’s agriculture industry is entering a new era - one defined by resilience, diversification...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Marigolds: 15 ...

Hello, flower gardeners, we are back with great information on how to make homemade fertilizer for marigolds with 15 natural and o...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Cilantro: 15 N...

Hello herb gardeners, we are back with excellent information on how to make homemade fertilizer for cilantro (coriander) with 15 n...

How to Fix Transplant Shock in Plants: 15 Natural ...

Greetings, fellow green thumbs, We are back to share useful information on how to fix transplant shock in plants with 15 natural D...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Pumpkins: 15 D...

Hello home gardeners, we are back to share information on how to make homemade fertilizer for pumpkins with 15 DIY natural and org...

How to Make Comfrey Leaf Fertilizer: 15 DIY Organi...

Hello gardeners, we are back to share content on how to make comfrey leaf fertilizer with 15 DIY organic and natural homemade reci...

RealAg Radio: Why inputs are high, Canada's infras...

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On this edition of RealAg Radio, Haney is joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX ...

Move boldly on seed regulatory changes, says CSGA

A years-long effort to overhaul Canada’s seed regulatory framework is entering a critical phase, with a newly released pre-consult...

Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 109: Turning fear in...

On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, an...

First look: Steiger 785 Quadtrac unveiled at Farm ...

Case IH has unveiled its newest addition to the Steiger lineup: the 785 Quadtrac, which offers a nearly 10 per cent horsepower inc...

5 Simple Lessons Your AgTech Startup Can Learn Fro...

When AgTech startups read this, some might instinctively defend their tech-first approach.  ...

Wheat Pete's Word, Aug 27: Cool nights, rain's imp...

Cooler temps, sudden fall weather, and harvest-season curveballs dominate this week’s episode. Host Peter Johnson (a.k.a. Wheat Pe...

How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strip...

As farmland degradation accelerates globally, prairie strips are emerging as a critical conservation solution. These strategic row...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Citrus: 19 DIY...

Hello gardeners, we are back to share beneficial information on how to make homemade fertilizer for citrus with 19 DIY natural and...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Jasmine: 24 DI...

Jasmine, or mogra as it’s more lovingly known, is a gardener’s dream plant because of its enchanting aroma and beautiful white blo...

How to Make and Use Molasses Fertilizer: 18 Steps ...

Hello organic gardeners, we are back to share excellent information on how to make and use molasses fertilizer in your garden. Peo...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Lettuce: 15 Or...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share wonderful information on how to make homemade fertilizer for lettuce with 15 organic and nat...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Hibiscus: 16 D...

Hello home gardeners, We are back to share valuable information on how to make homemade fertilizer for hibiscus, featuring 16 DIY ...

The Agronomists, Ep 207: Building soil organic mat...

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Drs. Amelie Gaudin of University of California-Davis and Jordo...

FCC announces new lending and payment deferral opt...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a new program featuring new lending options and payment deferrals in light of "global trade...

Soil School: Why soil texture matters in soil mana...

Understanding soil starts with getting your hands dirty, and that’s exactly what Alberta Grains’ Lara de Moissac encourages grower...

RealAg Radio: Rating Carney's first 100 days, ranc...

Thanks for tuning in and welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAgriculture! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justi...

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful...

Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour ...

Fight Potato Viruses with Wildflowers: 9 Flowers t...

Farmers who have encountered potato viruses know there is no viable treatment for them. But preventative measures go beyond ensuri...

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Sheet Pan Sausage with Summer Vegetables

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Lawn: Cheapest...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share great information on how to make homemade fertilizer for lawns. Creating your own lawn ferti...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Peppers: 20 Na...

Hello vegetable gardeners, we are back to share useful information on how to make homemade fertilizer for peppers. Pepper plants, ...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Cucumbers: Nat...

Hello gardeners, We are back with great information on how to make homemade fertilizer for cucumbers. If you want your cucumbers t...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Eggplants: 20 ...

When given organic fertilizers created from everyday household materials, eggplants flourish, producing glossy fruits and bright l...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Spinach: 21 DI...

Spinach, a leafy green vegetable, thrives in nutrient-rich soil and is a beneficial source of iron and vitamins. If you want stron...

Farmers report falling confidence of future financ...

Results of the July 2025 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index are in and farmers reported a decline in the farm financial situation com...

Beef Market Update: Tight cattle supplies keep cas...

In this Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to break down the latest ...

RealAg Radio: CCA's response, U.S. implications of...

Thanks for tuning in to this edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear from Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle As...

Autos over agriculture? Canada is walking a tightr...

The current geopolitical environment and its impact on agriculture worldwide is a complex, layered array of possibilities, full of...

RealAg on the Weekend: Farm finances, CCA's optimi...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Haney unpacks the Canadian Fa...

Farming Smarter, Not Bigger: How Plate Linguistics...

Plate Linguistics started as a small microgreens venture b...

Fighting Food Waste: Cold Storage Warehouses

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UK Agriculture and Indoor Strawberry Farming: Insi...

Agritecture recently interviewed Katia Zacharaki, an experienced agronomist and UK urban agricul...

Shape Lorain’s Food Future: Apply Now for the Urba...

Lorain is reimagining its food system — and you can be part of designing it. On Saturday, Septem...

How to Start a Permaculture Farm

Permaculture principles can be applied to gardens, large landscapes, and communities. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to start ...

Nutrient Cycling on the Farm: 5 Practices to Imple...

Achieving a closed system on your farm is easy with a few key practices. Shifting focus toward nutrient cycling can turn a labor-i...

The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming

Dry farming is a viable strategy that helps farmers adapt to their local climate. It bolsters farms located in dry areas, allowing...

How to Speed Up Your Compost: 5 Recommendations

Getting a healthy amount of compost to spread on your crops ahead of the season gives them the boost they need to really take off....

How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape

Limiting or ceasing tillage offers improvements to soil health, but it can lead to problems with weeds. Here are a few ways you ca...

Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential: The Imp...

Improved Market Access The adoption of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan...

Market Access Africa 2025: Paving the Way for Afri...

Africa’s agricultural sector is brimming with potential, yet market inefficiencies, infrastructure limitations, and persistent tra...

Leaders to Convene for High-Level Roundtable on Ag...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts over 80 million hectares of arable land, making it one of the largest agricultural f...