Winter wheat is typically one of the first grain harvests of the year, and getting the combine tuned up to get to work is a summer job that can sneak up on many growers. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, University of Guelph-Ridgetown College professor and combine mechanic TJ Poehlman looks at what needs... Read More
Category: Agronomy
BASF is set to launch its Brassica juncea-based line of Invigor hybrid canola in parts of the U.S. in 2027 and 2029. A Canadian launch is being eyed for 2030 or later. The InVigor Gold lineup is expected to be offered with LibertyLink herbicide tolerance, pod shatter resistance and blackleg disease resistance, combined with improved... Read More
Frustrated by a decade of unfulfilled promises about Canadian agriculture’s potential, Anthony Parker, commissioner of Plant Breeders’ Rights at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is calling for bold action from Canada's agriculture sector. “It’s time to make hay,” Parker tells Shaun Haney in this RealAgriculture interview. “It’s not time to start looking at the forecast... Read More
From rainfall extremes and soybean pests to questions on heat stress and herbicide timing, this episode of Wheat Pete's Word is packed with agronomic updates and audience shoutouts. Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson also reflects on long-standing contributions in Ontario ag and emphasizes the power of personal visits. Use your Wheat Pete's 15! Have a... Read More
Variable rate seeding may not be new, but putting it into practice at scale still takes planning, data, and a willingness to adapt. For Laird Lampertz and the team at Pitura Seeds near Domain, Man., that process started with a simple question: how do we get the most out of every seed? At the core... Read More
Choosing the right rate of nitrogen for a corn crop can be tricky: the soil will mineralize some, the fertilizer will provide some, and biological sources, such as manure, will offer some N as well. What tools exist to help choose the right rate, and should an N addition be protected? On this episode of... Read More
Tissue testing is often viewed as a reactive tool when problems are observed in a field, but it can be a proactive part of a broader strategy to maximize yields. In this Soybean School episode, we're joined by Chase Austvold of Lallemand Plant Care in a southern Manitoba soybean field to discuss how tissue sampling... Read More
When growing corn in a strip-tilled field, many growers walk a fine line as they look to target optimum nitrogen rates to push yield while also precisely placing the nutrient within the strip to avoid crop burn. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) corn specialist Ben... Read More
The edible bean crop is one of the later-planted row crops in the country and as warmer temperatures drive emergence, growers need to get out and scout to determine whether they have sufficient plant stands to reach yield and profitability goals. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Edible Bean School, our hosts hit the field in... Read More
We've made it to 200 episodes! On this special episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Deb Campbell of Agronomy Advantage and Pierre Migner of Agro 100 to discuss the difference between biotic and abiotic stress on plants, what does and doesn't help plants manage different stressors, and planning for direct support... Read More