A challenging growing season can make harvest decisions anything but straightforward, especially when crops in the same area respond very differently to the conditions. Near Neerlandia, Alta., Shane Strydhorst, chair of Pulse Canada and director with Alberta Pulse Growers, is seeing that contrast firsthand in his pea and faba bean fields. A cool, wet spring…Read More
Category: Crop Schools
As growers continuously optimize fertility programs to boost yield potential, minor nutrients like chloride are often overlooked. While crops consume far smaller quantities of chloride compared to macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, a lack of chloride can compromise disease resistance, osmotic regulation, and overall nutrient uptake. In this episode of Soil School, Kelvin Heppner…Read More
As canola approaches harvest, evaluating crop uniformity is one of the most effective ways to detect underlying yield-robbing diseases. Uneven maturity within the canopy often signals disease pressure that can choke off plants prematurely and reduce seed fill. Scouting at the 60% seed colour change stage allows producers to diagnose issues before combining masks the…Read More
Ontario research points to 1.5 inches as the target planting depth for soybeans, but growers have some room to adjust when soil moisture or planting equipment makes hitting that depth difficult. In this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert joins Bernard Tobin…Read More
A wet growing season has left some Alberta wheat fields showing major differences in maturity — sometimes from one end of the field to the other, and sometimes within the same plant. For growers heading into harvest, those differences could mean choosing between waiting, harvesting around green areas, or taking grain off tough and relying…Read More
Late-season crop scouting provides a roadmap for producers to when it comes to assessing pest current pest populations and identifying which insect populations may be on the rise. While some pest species overwinter, beneficial insects can also be on the rise in the fall. Is there anything producers can do to decrease pests and improve…Read More
There can be plenty of phosphorus in a field, but much of it isn't necessarily available to a growing corn crop. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, AGRIS Co-operative senior agronomist Dale Cowan and intern Erin O'Farrell share how the company is testing whether a novel enzyme product can help unlock some of that…Read More
Sorting through soybean seed guides can be an overwhelming exercise. Case in point: crop insurance records show Manitoba farmers alone planted more than 150 different soybean varieties in 2026. With so many choices on the table, a little structure can be useful for finding the right mix to maximize yield potential. In this video, Katie…Read More
Harvesting edible beans requires a combine that can handle plenty of crop while protecting the quality of the beans that end up in the bin. For the past 15 years, Pickett Equipment’s Twin Master has been designed around those priorities, with grower feedback helping shape the machine along the way. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s…Read More
For winter wheat growers chasing higher yields, Michigan State University wheat extension specialist Dennis Pennington says one management decision stands above the rest: plant on time. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, Pennington joins host Bernard Tobin at the C&M Seeds Wheat Wednesday field day in Palmerston, Ont., to discuss how planting date, tiller…Read More