For an increasing number of corn growers, protecting a crop's yield potential after tasselling starts with defending fields against the growing menace of tar spot leaf disease. But in areas where the disease has yet to hit the radar screen, there's still plenty of value in an effective strategy that helps growers maintain late-season plant... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Research shows that using closed transfer systems (CTS) for pesticide handing can reduce operator exposure by up to 87 per cent. Moving forward, growers and custom applicators can expect to hear more about CTS systems as Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency looks for ways to make it safer to apply pesticides, says Ontario Ministry of... Read More
In the ongoing quest to boost yields and reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint, Bayer is zeroing in on crop innovations that tackle both. Speaking at the company’s research farm near Saskatoon, SK, Bayer Canada president Antoine Bernet outlined updates to the DEKALB canola lineup and plans to expand into new oilseed crops. “We are enhancing our... Read More
Rob Luymes and his family built their first spray tender trailer 20 years ago. Over the past two decades the Moorefield, Ont., based cash crop operation has significantly increased its custom and application work and in 2025 they unveiled what Rob and his brother, Mark Luymes, call Spray Tender 2.0. On this episode of the... Read More
Sweet corn season has arrived in Ontario and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is loving it—but there’s more than just local produce to talk about this week. From armyworm infestations to wheat yields, estimating straw volume, and corn fungicide timing, Pete dives deep into harvest updates, pest alerts, and timely agronomic advice. Have a question you’d... Read More
Morris Equipment unveiled its largest-ever air cart at Ag in Motion, introducing a 1440 bushel model as part of its 10 Series lineup. Garth Massie, speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell, highlighted the new unit’s upgraded capacity and key design improvements. "This cart, when fully loaded, is about 150,000 pounds," Massie said, noting that the sheer... Read More
Farm Credit Canada's foray into the world of generative AI tools provides a new opportunity for translating agricultural research data into practical information for farmers, says the CEO of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). FCC launched the artificial intelligence chat platform dubbed "Root" — designed to provide quick, reliable answers to farm production and management-related... Read More
On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jason Voogt of Field2Field Agronomy and Rob Miller of BASF for a mid-season check-in on soybeans to discuss white mould risks, fertility questions, hail recovery, insect concerns, and more! This episode of The Agronomists is brought to you by the Soybean School, the... Read More
Stripe rust devastated some winter wheat fields across Ontario this year and growers will be in for a fight if the disease has defeated the one resistant gene breeders rely on to protect against what is sometimes called 'yellow death.' On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson and Ontario Ministry... Read More
When it comes to managing tough weeds, such as herbicide-resistant kochia and waterhemp, flexibility and diversity in weed control strategies are critical — especially in a crop like corn. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Jeanette Gaultier, technical services specialist with BASF explains how these two aggressive and adaptive weeds are challenging growers across... Read More