On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Andrew Margenot of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Dan Kaiser of the University of Minnesota to talk about phosphorus fertility decisions, phosphorus use efficiency, and best management practices for keeping P where you put it. The experts unpack the role phosphorus... Read More
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WEED-IT continues to refine its precision spraying technology with updates to its user interface and mapping capabilities. The updates were highlighted at Ag in Motion, where Thijs Van Harten of WEED-IT shared what’s new for Canadian growers using the spot-spray system. A major update is the new dash display, which features a streamlined interface and... Read More
Bayer Crop Science is rolling out a new version of Raxil seed treatment as the cereal protection product continues to evolve after 25 years in the marketplace. Raxil Rise — new for 2026 — will give growers better broad spectrum seed-and soil-borne disease control thanks to the addition of penflufen for enhanced protection against yield-robbing... Read More
Biological products are gaining attention as a complementary input in crop production, but their exact role in pulse systems remains a common question. From boosting early root growth to helping crops cope with environmental stress, biologicals are being explored for their potential in improving plant health and productivity. In this episode of the Pulse School,... Read More
After some real-world testing this winter, farmers can expect AGI to launch new 'smart' auger technology in 2026. The company showcased its prototype E-UTX smart auger at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, and shared how it could make augering grain safer, more efficient, and less labour intensive. In this report, AGI engineering manager... Read More
From purple corn to phosphorus plans, this week’s Wheat Pete's Word is packed with timely tips and reminders as harvest ramps up and winter wheat planning gets serious in Ontario. Host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson covers crop maturity shifts, rootworm alerts, harvest quality updates, and the all-important wheat planting window. Plus, he's got a dose... Read More
Health Canada is proposing a ban on "over-the-top" applications of dicamba herbicides in soybeans, following a special review by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) looking at impact of the herbicide on non-target plants. The proposal would restrict the use of herbicides such as XtendiMax and Engenia to prior to soybeans emerging from the ground,... Read More
As farmers push for higher yields, nutrient management becomes even more critical, especially when it comes to potassium. At Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, Nutrien Wholesale agronomist Lyle Cowell shares why potassium deficiency is a growing issue and how farmers can address it. Cowell explains that potassium is “one of the big four…essential nutrients” and... Read More
With a drought-driven early soybean harvest underway, many Ontario farmers are eyeing an equally early winter wheat planting window. But with dry conditions persisting across much of the province, how deep is too deep when chasing moisture? In this Agronomic Monday conversation on RealAg Radio, Lyndsey Smith catches up with Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Olivia Noorenberghe of PRIDE Seeds and Paul Hermans of Corteva to discuss the challenges of making silage in a dry or drought year. They cover chop length, cut height, the role of fungicides and inoculants, plus what to watch for in the... Read More