As combines roll through fields across the Prairies, many growers are focused on wrapping up the season. But fall isn’t just the end of the year — it’s also the start of next year’s weed management plan. According to FMC’s Deanna McLennan, fall herbicide applications can deliver both immediate and long-term benefits. “We do find... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Boom height control technology continues to advance, and Topcon’s Norac UC7 Plus is bringing smoother, more precise spraying to growers. At Ag in Motion, Dave Peters, technical sales specialist with Topcon, spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell about what’s new in the UC7 Plus system. The technology uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the boom’s height... Read More
Unpredictable weather across the Prairies has left growers facing very different starting points heading into next year’s canola crop. From parched fields with low yields to regions that saw record rainfall and bumper harvests, careful planning is essential. One of the most powerful tools available right now is fall soil sampling — a practice that... Read More
Over the years farmers have heard a lot of about the 4Rs of nutrient management — the right rate, timing, source and placement of nutrients. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soil School we explore a new management concept — the 5Rs of tillage. At Southwest Diagnostics Days at Ridgetown College, tillage specialist Jim Boak and... Read More
Canadian farmers looking to boost efficiency with homegrown technology are getting a new option. At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Christina Jarmics of Advanced UAV to explore how their Canadian-made drones are built to meet growers’ needs. Based at Calgary, Advanced UAV manufactures and services agricultural drones designed to tackle challenges such... Read More
What are the critical values that soybean growers should be targeting in their fields for micronutrients, such as boron and zinc? That's a question University of Guelph researcher Dr. Hugh Earl is looking to answer in a rather unique research plot located on the University's downtown Guelph campus. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean... Read More
In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson reflects on his time at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this week, shares agronomic updates on soybeans, corn, edible beans and cover crops, and reminds listeners to keep checking in on each other. From shifting silage moisture to brittle corn stalks and unexpected purple soybean leaves,... Read More
Healthy soils are the foundation for productive pulse crops, and understanding what’s happening beneath the surface is just as important as what’s happening above ground. Once the crop is in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s pulse crop plans, and that planning starts with an accurate soil test. Fall soil sampling,... Read More
At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Dr. Karthi Narayanan, technical director at Cropland Analytics, to talk about Soil Chek, a comprehensive soil analysis tool. Unlike traditional tests that focus mainly on chemistry, Soil Chek integrates physical, chemical, and biological properties to give farmers a clearer picture of soil function, he says. Narayanan... Read More
Boasting the largest grain cart in the industry, Unverferth’s new Brent 3298 turned heads at Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan. Shawn Berry, territory manager for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, shares the details with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell. Unverferth has come a long way since the early days of 600-bushel carts. “Today, we’ve evolved beyond 600 bushel obviously,... Read More