Farmers spend thousands on crop protection products every year, only to quietly lose performance because of factors that are often overlooked. Water quality, surfactants, and adjuvants can make the difference between a successful spray pass and one that falls short. For this episode of Wheat School, Martin Carr, agronomy manager with WinField United, joins RealAgriculture’s... Read More
Category: Crop Schools
A new formulation of Liberty herbicide is hitting farms this season, and growers will want to pay close attention before heading to the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Sean McKnight, technical marketing specialist for herbicides with BASF, says the launch of Liberty AMP brings a 20 per cent more concentrated formulation compared... Read More
The short answer is yes, but with major caveats. New genetics and market opportunities have put edible beans on the radar on farms where they haven't been grown in the past, but it raises a machinery dilemma: do you need to invest in a dedicated planter, or can the drill or air seeder that's already... Read More
It’s critical to mix products in the right order to keep the sprayer rolling during tight application windows. When tank mixes go sideways, plugged filters, reduced solubility, and “toothpaste consistency” sludge can quickly turn a spray day into a costly delay. In this episode of Corn School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin visits the BASF London Research... Read More
Pulse crops in rotation help improve soil, add more complexity to crop rotations, and reduce nitrogen fertilizer inputs. Growing pulses also comes with some nuances, as they are not all that competitive with weeds and have limited in-crop herbicide options. Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP Ag Intellect says in this episode of RealAgriculture's... Read More
As growers look to manage weeds in corn this spring, tight margins are putting extra pressure on every herbicide pass. In this Corn School episode, BASF Canada agronomist Rob Miller says getting the best return on weed control comes down to timing, product choice, and understanding what’s happening in the field. In a year where... Read More
Making sure the sprayer is ready to deliver accurate, consistent applications is critical as growers head to the field to manage winter wheat this spring. In this Wheat School episode, University of Guelph-Ridgetown professor TJ Poehlman walks through key setup and calibration steps growers should take before spraying. He stresses that a few simple checks... Read More
When canola emergence is uneven, the issue often traces back to seeder setup, where small misses in calibration, airflow, or seed placement can quickly reduce plant stands. Justin Nanninga, director with Alberta Canola and the Canola Council of Canada, says in this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School that getting the right plant population starts with... Read More
Waterhemp continues to push north and east across Ontario, and for soybean growers, the stakes are high. Left uncontrolled, this aggressive weed can rob significant yield — making early identification and management critical. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin speaks with University of Guelph-Ridgetown weed scientist Dr. Isabelle Aicklen about the growing... Read More
With wet spring weather limiting fieldwork and keeping planters parked across Ontario, it’s easy for anxiety to build as the calendar edges closer to May. But research suggests there’s still plenty of time to get corn in the ground without sacrificing yield or returns. In this episode of Corn School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin speaks with... Read More