We know that for many farms, 2026 will be a challenging year financially due to commodity prices that are not keeping pace with the cost of production. Farmers see more risk than in 2025, creating strain even for the best farm managers. With eighty two percent of farmers expecting to have access to capital, your... Read More
Year: 2026
Vive Crop Protection says it has received Canadian registration of Phobos FC 360, a foliar fungicide now approved for use on canola, wheat (spring and winter), barley, chickpeas, pulses, and other specialty crops. FC 360 contains prothioconazole (a Group 3 fungicide) and includes Vive’s Allosperse delivery technology to ensure the product stays where it is... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, your host for the night Peter Johnson is joined by guests Laura Lindsey of Ohio State University, and Greg Stewart of Syngenta, to discuss the classes of biologicals and their performance, specifically how biostimulants work, and why performance can be difficult to assess. The Agronomists is brought to you... Read More
The sudden and serious military action in the Middle East is raising new questions about energy markets, trade flows, and input costs — all factors that can quickly ripple into agriculture. In this Frontlines episode recorded Monday, March 9, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney speaks with Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group to unpack the geopolitical implications... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Lyndsey Smith, brought to you by FMC! On today’s show, Lyndsey is joined by: Brian Jenks of North Dakota State University on killing palmer amaranth; Jochum Wiersma of the University of Minnesota on growing wheat in hotter summers; Deanna McLennan... Read More
As the Corn Belt expands north and west, what can long-term weather trends tell us about the future of wheat production the Northern Plains and Western Canada? For this Wheat School episode, Jochum Wiersma, small grains specialist with the University of Minnesota, shares what he's learned analyzing historical weather and crop data to better understand... Read More
Rising fertilizer costs and concerns about nutrient efficiency are helping drive rapid adoption of new phosphorus technologies. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Phospholutions highlighted a major milestone for its RhizoSorb technology: more than one million commercial acres treated in 2025, just two years after the product entered the market. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught... Read More
Fendt used Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, to showcase its fifth-generation 800 Vario tractor, a completely redesigned machine aimed at delivering more efficiency, power, and operator comfort in the mid- to high-horsepower segment. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Fendt senior marketing product specialist Blake Bullinger on the show floor to walk through the... Read More
What are the economics of managing aphanomyces root rot in pulse crops? The answer can vary widely depending on disease pressure, field conditions, and crop history, but the disease can have significant implications for peas and lentils when conditions favour its development. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Pulse School, Kevin Auch, director and past chair... Read More
As volatility and uncertainty continue to shape grain markets, having timely, relevant information at your fingertips can make all the difference. That’s where GrainFox and its newest tool, Sinoa, are stepping in to help producers and agri-businesses cut through the noise. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith on RealAg Radio, Liz Pham, Chief Growth Officer with... Read More