Can a pair of autonomous robots feed a corn crop exactly what it needs, when it needs it, while using less nitrogen and increasing yield? That's the question Brucelea Poultry field crops manager Mark McLean hopes to answer in a field-scale trial near Ripley, Ont., where two autonomous robots from Upside Robotics are managing nitrogen... Read More
Category: Agronomy
Excess moisture, escalating weed pressure, and delayed spray operations are emerging as the biggest challenges facing Prairie canola growers this season, according to feedback gathered through the Canola Council of Canada's Canola Watch network. Speaking with RealAgriculture at RDAR's Round-Up near Cremona, Alta., Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the Canola Council... Read More
Cool temperatures have slowed Ontario corn development over the past week, while frequent showers and a high risk of thunderstorms are raising concerns about tar spot as the crop heads into a vulnerable growth stage. According to the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) field crop report, the province experienced a cool,... Read More
Winter wheat growers may soon have a new tool for managing fertility, disease pressure, and weeds from above. While drones are already being used to apply fertilizer and seed cover crops, fungicide applications—and eventually herbicide applications—may not be far behind. Earlier this month, Health Canada issued an interim Letter of No Objection that opens the... Read More
Warm June temperatures pushed crops ahead in a hurry, but cooler conditions have many cereal growers hoping for a strong grain-fill finish. This week, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson covers everything from the value of wheat in the rotation and booming forage yields to armyworm alerts, soybean insects, sulphur deficiency, weed control timing, and nitrogen management.... Read More
A pulse crop battered by frost, excessive moisture, or extreme heat can look alarming, but appearance alone doesn't determine yield potential. In this episode of Pulse School, Mark Zatylny, agronomy manager with Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, discusses how peas, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans respond to early-season stress and why growers should take a measured approach... Read More
Join Dr. Tom Wolf of Agrimetrix and Sprayers 101 and Martin Carr with Winfield United to talk about the latest in drone spraying approvals, the difference between adjuvant options, and when to use what. This episode is brought to you by the Alberta Blue Book app, the Corn School, and Belchim Canada!
Edible beans planted into strip tillage is still a rare sight in Ontario, but Thamesford grower Matt Langford is in year two of testing whether the system can help manage residue, stones, erosion, and harvest logistics on productive ground. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, host Bernard Tobin visits Langford to see how... Read More
Early planting often gets the spotlight when it comes to maximizing corn yield potential, but a challenging spring has reminded growers that soil conditions can matter just as much as the calendar. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, host Bernard Tobin joins PRIDE Seeds agronomist Brendan Zettler near Elmira, Ont., to compare three corn... Read More
Health Canada has issued an interim Letter of No Objection that opens the door for broader use of spray drones in Canadian agriculture, a move industry leaders say will help growers protect crops in fields that are inaccessible to conventional equipment. The letter follows Health Canada's February proposal to allow drones to apply any crop... Read More