First off, predictive soil mapping takes the information from the soil surveys in the 80s and 90s that were limited by technology, and improves the resolution of the generated maps and overlays polygons digitally, that contain more soil information. "Instead of knowing each polygon has three or four different soil types, you actually have an... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Since 2019, the United Nations General Assembly (UN) decided to dedicate a day to celebrate all things pulses: World Pulses Day! The goal of the day — which falls annually on February 10 — is to increase awareness of the global food and its role in sustainable food production. The theme for World Pulses Day... Read More
If the ground is fit, it's time to roll into the field. But what if it's March in Alberta? For this RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney is joined by resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, for a lively Q&A tackling ultra early seeding, fungicide timing tips, irrigation advancements, and more! RealAg LIVE! streams every weekday... Read More
Farmers Edge is preparing to become a publicly-traded company. The Canadian digital agriculture business, which was co-founded by CEO Wade Barnes at Pilot Mound, Man. 16 years ago, has submitted a preliminary prospectus with authorities in each Canadian province and territory, and received a receipt for an initial public offering. In the prospectus, the company... Read More
For this episode of The Agronomists, we're hanging in Alberta with two crop experts. Yes, it's cold. It's dark. But we're going to have fun! From seed to seedling, the early window of crop establishment is your one chance to set up the crop for success. Joining host Lyndsey Smith for this discussion are Kelly... Read More
John Guelly, also known as "Mr. Clubroot" across the prairies, has dedicated the last six years of his time to the Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC), and that time has now come to an end. The outgoing Region 5 director spent time on a variety of committees for ACPC, including chair of the research committee,... Read More
Each year, Canadian farms and orchards grow an abundance of fruit and vegetables for both local and export markets. From peaches and pears, to broccoli and asparagus, to processing tomatoes and cucumbers, Canada's horticultural industry plays a vital role in producing local, fresh food for millions. Many of these farms employ seasonal workers, temporary foreign... Read More
The winners of the 2021 Soil Champion award from Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have been announced. Henry Denotter, grain farmer from Essex county, receives the award in the producer category. Dr. Laura Van Eerd, professor at University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus, receives the research and extension win. The annual award recognizes leaders... Read More
If you're crunching numbers and figuring out ways to tighten up margins, one overlooked option could ensuring you're getting the full value of the pesticides you apply. One way to measure this is by evaluating the amount of pesticide leftover after spraying. Tom Wolf of AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101 joins Kara Oosterhuis for this episode... Read More
The cannabis industry has taken investors and producers on quite a ride since it was legalized in Canada in 2018. What exactly does it take to grow this unique crop, and what challenges do licensed producers face in this industry? Bill MacDonald, professor and coordinator of the Commercial Cannabis Production Program at Niagara College Canada,... Read More