On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Lorne Grieger of PAMI and Shawn Schill of Shawridge Farms to talk about grain drying, including how crop quality factors into drying, how to choose the right dryer, and how dryers work into a large harvest management plan. They tackle supplemental heat... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Canada’s ag retail sector is under increasing pressure from all sides. Labour shortages, regulatory complexity, and volatile global markets are creating a tough environment for service providers already stretched thin, says Myrna Graham, executive director of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR). “Retailers are the interface between the manufacturer or the distributor and the grower,”... Read More
Harvest can be a dirty, dusty time, depending on conditions, and this year many canola growers have reported a surprising amount of white, gray or even dark dust coating machines and windows. The cause? A mix of powdery mildew and other late-season moulds that have taken advantage of fall weather patterns. In this episode of... Read More
As combines roll across the Prairies, harvest offers more than just a chance to bring in the crop; it’s also the perfect time to look across fields and asking what went right, what could be improved, and how to set up for success in 2026. Tim Darragh, canola technical strategy lead with Bayer, says one... Read More
Fall is a busy time on the farm, but if growers can make time for weed control they will get a strong return on their investment. On this episode of the RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks at three key benefits of fall weed control. In the video, Pilkington and host... Read More
It’s a mixed bag this week on Wheat Pete's Word! Rain has finally returned for parts of Ontario, which is good news for cover crops and wheat going in the ground. This week, host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson discusses harvest numbers, how AI might (or might not) help you diagnose combine issues, and why ryegrass... Read More
Fungicide decisions aren’t one-size-fits-all: they depend on the season, the crop, and even the genetics of the wheat variety grown. The right choice can mean protecting yield potential, while the wrong one might add cost without delivering a return. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, Alberta Grains’ Ruoxi Xia and Lara de Moissac join... Read More
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
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