Healthy soils are the foundation for productive pulse crops, and understanding what’s happening beneath the surface is just as important as what’s happening above ground. Once the crop is in the bin, it’s time to look ahead to next year’s pulse crop plans, and that planning starts with an accurate soil test. Fall soil sampling,... Read More
Category: Crop Schools
Harvest decisions in canola often come down to one key question: swath or straight cut? The challenge lies in balancing risk, weather variability, and hybrid traits to ensure as much yield as possible makes it safely into storage. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, BASF technical service specialist Leigh-Ann Harder joins Amber Bell to... Read More
Corn silage harvest goals don't typically change from year to year — every September farmers look to optimize feed quality with timely harvesting of the crop at 30 to 40 per cent dry matter to ensure they get the highest energy level possible. But what does change from season to season are growing conditions and... 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... 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
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
As combines get rolling, ergot can be an unwelcome surprise in cereal crops. Beyond hurting yields, ergot can mean grade loss and extra marketing challenges if levels are high at harvest. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plant pathologist Dr. Kelly Turkington says in this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School that ergot often isn’t visible until late... Read More
? Shooting for a soybean crop that averages 100 bushels is a lofty goal, especially on the sandy soils of Ontario's Norfolk County. But Jason Robinson thinks he can hit that target, even in 2025's droughty growing conditions, with help from from a pivot irrigation system. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Robinson... Read More