Strong weed control doesn't end with the burndown. Keeping fields clean through the critical weed-free period requires residual herbicides that continue working long after the sprayer leaves the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, BASF agronomist Rob Miller demonstrates how stacking multiple herbicide modes of action can extend residual control, protect yield potential,…Read More
Category: Crop Production
Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities are raising significant concerns across Western Canada regarding lost long-term research capacity and agricultural innovation. While a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saskatchewan government and the federal government offered hope for stations in Scott and Indian Head, uncertainty remains for staff and ongoing field... Read More
Welcome to this (early-recorded) edition of Wheat Pete's Word for Wednesday, August 5th! Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson jumps right into the fun—which, in this case, means brand new insect alerts and emerging crop diseases. From budding agronomists taking out thistles with weed whackers to the absolute non-negotiable legalities of loading grain on the road,... Read More
A thin soybean stand doesn't always mean it's time to replant, but waiting too long to make that decision can quickly reduce the value of doing so. In this episode of Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how plant population, stand uniformity, and timing…Read More
As sprayers get larger and labour becomes harder to find, improving the efficiency of the spray tender has become just as important as improving the sprayer itself. Laython Ford, territory manager for Western Canada with SurePoint Ag Systems, shows how the company’s Arsenal spray trailer completes the complete spray tender system built around the company’s... Read More
By Daryl Fransoo, chair, Wheat Growers Association Visionary leadership isn't measured by being right today. It's measured by how many years pass before everyone else realizes you were right. Agriculture has an unfortunate habit of proving that point. Too often, we wait until challenges become a crisis before acting on ideas that were once dismissed... Read More
Years of direct seeding have brought plenty of benefits to prairie farms, but they've also created a challenge that's becoming harder to ignore. Nutrient stratification—the concentration of immobile nutrients near the soil surface—can leave crops short of key nutrients when dry conditions force roots deeper into the soil profile. During this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola…Read More
Reports of tar spot being confirmed in Ontario corn fields are increasing, and with the calendar turning to August, growers should be scouting regularly and making timely fungicide decisions as weather conditions evolve. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness plant pathologist Albert Tenuta says tar spot was first detected a few weeks ago near... Read More
Cathy-Jo (CJ) Noble will join the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) as its new executive director beginning in mid-August 2026. CJ brings more than 30 years of experience in public affairs, government relations and agricultural leadership. Most recently, she led policy and government relations for the National Cattle Feeders’ Association and the Alberta Cattle Feeders’... Read More
As Western Canadian producers navigate tight fall planting windows and unpredictable weather patterns, hybrid fall rye continues to stand out for its high yield potential, natural weed suppression, and expanding market opportunities across the Prairies. Against the backdrop of demo plots at Enchant, Alberta, Shaun Haney caught up with Greg Stamp, seed business manager at... Read More