Fendt is going bigger with its Momentum planter lineup, introducing an 80-foot model designed to help large-scale growers cover more acres during tight spring planting windows while maintaining seed placement accuracy and managing soil compaction. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Jason Lee, senior marketing manager, planters,... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Navigating career transitions, business expansion, and farm management requires a willingness to adapt, ask questions, and embrace continuous learning. While scaling an operation or taking on multiple entrepreneurial roles can present significant logistical and financial challenges, viewing unexpected hurdles as learning opportunities can help producers build resilient, flexible agribusinesses. In this episode of the How... Read More
Double crop soybeans are showing promising yield potential in Ontario, but new research suggests that choosing the right short-season variety — and getting it planted early enough — can make the difference between a profitable harvest and a crop that never reaches maturity. In this episode of Soybean School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin joins Ontario Ministry…Read More
Plots! I got plots! High-yielding soybeans, variable-rate seeding, rotation payoffs, and late-season wheat updates headline this edition of Wheat Pete's Word. In this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson breaks down plot results showing 90-plus bushel soybeans, the massive impact of early planting dates, and impressive yield gains from crop rotation. He also tackles... Read More
Wheat midge damage isn't always obvious at harvest, and by the time grain reaches the elevator, some of the most severely damaged kernels may already have been lost out the back of the combine. That's why taking a closer look at what's coming off the field can be an important first step in managing wheat…Read More
The federal government has opened the door to expanded pesticide application by drone in Canada, but that doesn't necessarily mean growers across the country can start spraying. With provincial certification requirements varying, understanding what is permitted and in which province remains an important consideration for farmers looking to adopt the technology. Markus Weber, president of... Read More
Fall weed control can give corn growers a head start on next season, especially when winter annuals and perennial weeds and are actively moving energy into their roots. In this episode of Corn School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin joins BASF agronomist Rob Miller at the company’s research farm in London, Ont., to discuss why fall is…Read More
The 2025-2026 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) program has wrapped up and its Ontario growers took the top two spots in the challenge. Supported by the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Michigan State University, Michigan Wheat Program, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and the University of Guelph, the Great Lakes YEN facilitates... Read More
The harvest dust is flying everywhere and there are some big yields rolling in in Ontario. This week on Wheat Pete's Word, we hear how soybean and corn harvest is going with big yield reports rolling in alongside some stark yield variability across regions. Meanwhile, growers face key agronomic questions on spray windows, weed management,... Read More
When the price of sulphur climbs, sticking with the same fertility plan can get expensive in a hurry. With some prilled elemental sulphur prices approaching three times what they were last year, canola growers may need to look beyond their usual product and determine which alternative makes the most sense agronomically, financially, and logistically. Mike…Read More