From drones to detailed field studies, researchers are taking a closer look at how weather and geography shape insect pressures in pulse crops. At Ag in Motion in Saskatchewan, University of Saskatchewan PhD student Teresa Aguiar-Cordero shared how her work with lygus bugs, aphids, and grasshoppers could help growers better understand both pests and their... Read More
Category: Agronomy
When the nights turn crisp and the drill is parked, is it still worth chasing green? This Ruminating with RealAg episode tackles the late-fall question: what to do when it feels “too late” to seed cover crops, and whether a few leaves before snowfall can still pay back in soil health or livestock feed. Host... Read More
Equipment choice and field conditions play a critical role in protecting bean quality and maximizing yield potential heading into harvest. In this episode of the Edible Bean School, Warren McCutcheon demonstrates how McCutcheon Farms uses the Pickett One Step machine to pull and windrow light red kidney beans for harvest near Carman, Manitoba. McCutcheon has... Read More
It’s already September and Wheat Pete’s got a jam-packed podcast this week, covering everything from unexpected rivalries to tillage talk, corn maturity, fleabane control, and red clover root mass. Whether it’s broadcasting wheat soybeans, oat/pea cover crop N considerations, or managing residue of sudangrass, this one’s full of practical agronomic advice and timely reminders. Have... Read More
Argentina-based plant genetics company GDM says it has completed its acquisition of AgReliant Genetics as of Sept. 2, 2025. AgReliant, which was a joint venture between seed companies Limagrain and KWS, is the parent company of PRIDE Seeds in Canada and AgriGold and LG Seeds in the U.S. "Today marks a transformative moment in the... Read More
With all of the time and money spent in the field seeding, spraying, and spreading nutrients, the correct timing for harvest is one of the last steps to ensuring a good quality yield. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Aidan Filipchuk of PRIDE Seeds discusses the importance of knowing how to tell when a... Read More
Ontario's livestock producers enjoyed a decent start to the year, but that fortune turned after hay harvest as the rain quit falling in many areas of the province. As drought conditions linger in parts of the province, many farmers are trying to balance immediate forage needs with the long-term viability of perennial stands heading into... Read More
Edible bean harvest is underway in Ontario and Hensall Co-op field marketer Meghan Scott has been getting calls from growers seeking advice on best practices for desiccating crops before harvest. On this episode of the Edible Bean School, Scott shares tips on desiccation timing, product choice, water volume and the importance of maintaining a pre-harvest... Read More
Blackleg remains one of the most significant disease challenges facing canola growers across the Prairies, with its potential to cut into yield if left unchecked. In this episode of Canola School, Lori Yarnell, technical marketing manager with BASF, joins RealAgriculture's Amber Bell to dig into what blackleg looks like, when it causes the most damage,... Read More
As combines roll out across the Prairies, harvest management becomes a key focus for farmers looking to protect grain quality while maximizing efficiency. In this Wheat School episode, Rory Cranston, technical strategy lead with Bayer, speaks with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell about tactics to help growers get into the field sooner and protect returns. One of... Read More