Pasture is king at Riverview Ranch in Melancthon, Ont., where sheep farmer Mike Swidersky and his family run a flock of 650 ewes. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Swidersky shares how he and neighbouring grain farmers have used the pasture created by late-season cover crops to generate high-quality feed for the sheep. It... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Rain, rain, and more rain! After a warm, too-dry fall, moisture has finally returned to many areas of Ontario, and with it, plenty of wheat, canola, and soybean questions for Wheat Pete to tackle. In this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson covers fall crop emergence updates, listener feedback on combine... Read More
The addition of a dry fertilizer option for corn planting and growing evidence of seed savings in canola has many growers in both Eastern and Western Canada taking a hard look at Fendt Momentum planters. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Fendt marketing manager Arthur Santos notes that 30-foot Momentum... Read More
The business of spraying crop protection products has changed significantly over the past decade. Not so long ago, spraying used to start in May and would wrap up in June, but with the advent of earlier planting, resistant weeds challenges and the growing demand for fungicide application with the arrival of leaf diseases like tar... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, special guest host Peter Johnson is joined by Drs. Dave Hooker and Jeff Schoenau to discuss how soil behaves, especially under dry conditions. Learn about subsoil properties and water access, how soil holds water and supports plant growth, and how management can shift to try and make the best... Read More
Since John Deere rolled out See & Spray in 2021, the spot spraying technology continues to evolve and gain a growing foothold on farms across Canada. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Josh Ladd, Deere's go-to-market manager for application, shares where and how the spraying technology is finding a fit... Read More
What impact can fertilizer have when applied to a high-need crop such as potatoes? Research suggests that 50 per cent of potato yield can be attributed to fertilizer inputs that deliver nutrients the crop requires. But not all the nutrients applied in fertilizer are available to the crop — up to 60 per cent can... Read More
Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has maintained operations in North Dakota for 30 years and continues to expand its U.S. footprint. Bourgault sales and marketing vice president Colin Rush says one of the keys to the company's expansion success is its strategic commitment to capacity without complexity. He says the company has carved out a reputation for... Read More
Fall weed control is a pivotal, yet often under appreciated, tool in protecting next season’s crop. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Jack Payne, agronomy solutions manager with South Country Co-op, joins Amber Bell in Olds, Alberta, to discuss how managing winter annuals now can defend against pests, diseases, and yield drag next spring.... Read More
The momentum behind biologicals in agriculture is growing. From bioinsecticides to phosphate-solubilizing microbes, biological products are becoming a more strategic part of pulse production, not just for sustainability, but for ROI, says Erin Burton, technical sales manager for biologicals at FMC. Burton joins RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney to break down the biologicals landscape and weigh-in... Read More