Podcasts – RealAgriculture

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  Harvest progress, the cost of MCOOL, and UFA's new offer | RealAg on the Weekend Oct 2&3, 2026 04.10.2026 39m

  Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Lyndsey Smith! On this week’s edition of the show, Lyndsey is joined by Jon Driedger, market analyst with Leftfield Commodity Research, to talk markets and late-harvest quality; Andrew Gallagher of UFA on relaunching 1909 Crop Protection Solutions; and Tyler Fulton of the Canadian Cattle Association to... Read More
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  Ethanol, clean fuel regulations & the importance of North American trade | RealAg Radio Oct 2/26 02.10.2026 1h 5m

  Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of CAPI to talk ethanol, plant breeding trade in North America and more! 00:00 - Coming up… 01:18 - RealAg Issues Panel with Lyndsey, Kelvin and Tyler 16:37... Read More
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  Bringing water to cattle instead of cattle to water | Profitable Practices 02.10.2026 11m

  At Round Rock Ranching, water shapes how and where cattle graze. The operation is about 95 per cent native rangeland, and Sean McGrath describes the rugged terrain as having two directions — up and down. Add several years of drought and a grazing system built around larger groups of cattle and tighter rotations, and getting…Read More
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  Who stays and who goes? Assessing the cow herd this fall | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 45 02.10.2026 42m

  A cow coming home thin doesn’t necessarily mean she belongs on the cull list. Sometimes, she may have done exactly what was asked of her. As cows come home from summer pasture and winter feeding costs move to the forefront, producers have to decide which animals have earned another winter’s worth of feed — and... Read More
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  A breakthrough in harvest progress, fuel prices, and reducing red tape | RealAg Radio Oct 1, 2026 01.10.2026 55m

  Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host, Lyndsey Smith, is joined by Leighton Kolk of Iron Springs, Alberta; Tim Oleskyn of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Manitoba; Marc Arnusch of Keenesburg, Colorado; and Pioneer agronomist Holly... Read More
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  Managing corn residue at the combine | Soil School 01.10.2026 8m

  From organic matter to nutrients, erosion control, and food for microbes, corn residue plays a key role in soil health and higher yields. But how can growers effectively manage all that residue? As corn yields climb, so does the amount of residue growers have to manage. Getting that residue sized and spread evenly can make…Read More
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  Late harvest quality better than expected, but not great | RealAg Markets 01.10.2026 17m

  Harvest in Western Canada finally hit its stride this week after rainy conditions had stalled any real progress for weeks. While those tough conditions have brought up questions of quality, reports coming in put the results so far as 'better than feared." That's not to say all is well — it's not — but many... Read More
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  Corn crown rot, droned-on seed success, and potash pop-up questions | Wheat Pete's Word, Sept 30 30.09.2026 28m

  Crop alerts, 35-tonne silage, and a whole lot of harvest progress across the province kick off this September 30th edition of Wheat Pete's Word. Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson marks this Truth and Reconciliation Day and breaks down the incredible variability in yield, ideal planting conditions for winter wheat, and crucial mid-season corn alerts that... Read More
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  A new Massey, canola crush, and the extended AgStab deadline | RealAg Radio Sept 30, 2026 30.09.2026 54m

  Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith! Today on the show, Lyndsey is joined by Jon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research to talk harvest conditions and the U.S.-China relationship, Andrew Gallagher of UFA for a spotlight interview, Jeremy Welter of Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), and Amber Bell of RealAg and Dan... Read More
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  Stronger rollers, better bale protection for New Holland Roll-Belt balers 30.09.2026 3m

  New Holland is putting a stronger focus on durability and bale protection with updates to its Roll-Belt 1 Series round balers for model year 2027. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, CNH design engineer Devin Cooley joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to look at the changes, including upgraded rollers and bearings, a new hydraulic... Read More
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  Canadian ethanol market is being hammered by cheaper U.S. imports — will we fix the problem? 30.09.2026 14m

  Canadian renewable fuel stakeholders are eagerly awaiting potential updates and amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) that could come down this week. Ethanol demand continues to expand across Canada, however, domestic processors face mounting pressure as subsidized ethanol imports capture the vast majority of that growth. Without policy adjustments to address cross-border market distortions,... Read More
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  The new Massey Ferguson 7S Mark 2 offers clear sight lines, a comfortable cab, and fewer fuel ups 30.09.2026 6m

  Agile, powerful, and ready to work, the Massey Ferguson 7S Mark 2 series is designed with driver comfort in mind. RealAgriculture's Amber Bell was in Beauvais, France, to witness the unveiling of the new 7S Mark 2 and had a chance to speak with Massey's tactical marketing manager for high horsepower tractors, Dan Nelson. Featuring... Read More
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  An own goal on ethanol, clean fuel regs, and the real cost of MCOOL | RealAg Radio Sept 29, 2026 29.09.2026 54m

  Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Andrea Kent of Renewables Industries Canada and Jeff Harrison of the Grain Farmers of Ontario to talk about Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations. Also on today’s show, Dave Van Dam of WinField United joins the show... Read More
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  Decision time: chase moisture down or seed as usual and wait for rain? 29.09.2026 11m

  We're rounding out September in Ontario and plenty of winter wheat is already in the ground. For those just getting around to it now, conditions have turned decidedly dry in some areas. Which begs the question — if there's moisture at 2.5 to 3 inches down, do you seed to moisture or stick with the... Read More
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  Fall weed control & soil applied herbicides with Tyler Gullen and Rob Miller | The Agronomists, Ep 255 29.09.2026 1h 3m

  This week on The Agronomists, Lyndsey Smith returns to the host seat to discuss fall weed control with guests Tyler Gullen of Nufarm and Rob Miller of BASF! Lyndsey, Tyler, and Rob unpack the fit for soil applied herbicides and the benefits of fall weed control. The Agronomists is brought to you by MNP, Black... Read More
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  CSF begins process of assuming traceability Responsible Administrator duties for sheep industry 29.09.2026 18m

  The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are finalizing the process of moving duties of the Responsible Administrator of the national sheep traceability program from Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to CSF. The 90 day transition is set to conclude in December, 2026. All regulated livestock sectors under Part XV Health... Read More
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  Planting winter wheat, corn dying early, and picking a canola hybrid | RealAg Radio Sept 28, 2026 28.09.2026 54m

  Welcome to this Agronomic Monday discussion on RealAg Radio! Today on the show, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson joins host Lyndsey Smith to talk about corn, winter wheat, and a bean harvest update. Also on today’s show, Amber Bell and Ian Epp of Sask Oilseeds discuss yield and what your top priority should be when selecting... Read More
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  JCB Fastrac 6300 tractors built for speed, power, and versatility 28.09.2026 4m

  JCB is filling the horsepower gap in its Fastrac lineup with a new tractor designed to combine high-speed transport with the power, hydraulics, and manoeuvrability needed for demanding field work. At the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, JCB North America Fastrac product sales manager Sam Ullyott joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin to discuss the new... Read More
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  Sulphur supplies, STARS Calendar & USA/Belarus potash trade? | RealAg on the Weekend Sept 26 & 27, 2026 27.09.2026 39m

  Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Josh Linville of StoneX to unpack the current events impacting sulphur and potash supplies. Also on today’s show, Smith is joined by Saskatchewan farmer Rob Stone for a harvest update, Linda Dalgetty of STARS to discuss their 35th annual... Read More
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  What is the real cost of MCOOL for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.? 25.09.2026 11m

  The discussion of Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (MCOOL) is back in the United States, resulting in Canadian cattle producers facing renewed uncertainty surrounding cross-border livestock trade. Canadian Cattle Association president Tyler Fulton is fresh off a trip to the U.S. and Ottawa, and sat down with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith to catch us up on... Read More