On this episode of The Agronomists, special guest host Peter Johnson is joined by Drs. Dave Hooker and Jeff Schoenau to discuss how soil behaves, especially under dry conditions. Learn about subsoil properties and water access, how soil holds water and supports plant growth, and how management can shift to try and make the best... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Technology and innovation have always been a key part of moving agriculture forward, and now another technology, that of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to disrupt the sector. While there are always rules and regulations required with new technology advancements, Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says there are real benefits... Read More
Since John Deere rolled out See & Spray in 2021, the spot spraying technology continues to evolve and gain a growing foothold on farms across Canada. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Josh Ladd, Deere's go-to-market manager for application, shares where and how the spraying technology is finding a fit... Read More
What impact can fertilizer have when applied to a high-need crop such as potatoes? Research suggests that 50 per cent of potato yield can be attributed to fertilizer inputs that deliver nutrients the crop requires. But not all the nutrients applied in fertilizer are available to the crop — up to 60 per cent can... Read More
Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has maintained operations in North Dakota for 30 years and continues to expand its U.S. footprint. Bourgault sales and marketing vice president Colin Rush says one of the keys to the company's expansion success is its strategic commitment to capacity without complexity. He says the company has carved out a reputation for... Read More
Fall weed control is a pivotal, yet often under appreciated, tool in protecting next season’s crop. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Jack Payne, agronomy solutions manager with South Country Co-op, joins Amber Bell in Olds, Alberta, to discuss how managing winter annuals now can defend against pests, diseases, and yield drag next spring.... Read More
India’s renewed openness to Canadian diplomatic and political connections is welcome news to Canada's pulse industry, even as the value chain continues to grapple with trade-eliminating tariffs with China. Pulse Canada president Greg Cherewyk says that although the diplomatic relationship with India has been tense, trade there has remained a bright spot for Canadian pulses,... Read More
The momentum behind biologicals in agriculture is growing. From bioinsecticides to phosphate-solubilizing microbes, biological products are becoming a more strategic part of pulse production, not just for sustainability, but for ROI, says Erin Burton, technical sales manager for biologicals at FMC. Burton joins RealAg Radio's Shaun Haney to break down the biologicals landscape and weigh-in... Read More
Corn harvest, fall crop conditions, and agronomic decisions take centre stage in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. With wild swings in corn yield—even within the same field—subsoil moisture is proving to be a major yield driver. Peter Johnson tackles questions on wheat emergence, tillage timing, cover crop management, and leaf burn risk in this week's... Read More
One of the federal government’s main support measures to date for canola producers affected by China’s tariffs is projected to cost Ottawa — and save farmers — roughly $35 to $36 million over the next two years. The regulatory amendment raising the interest-free portion of cash advances on canola from $100,000 to $500,000 under the... Read More