Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC) have announced an agreement for lentil and faba bean breeding in Saskatchewan. The focus of the partnership is breeding stronger performing lentil and faba bean varieties for Saskatchewan. This work is guided by farmer-driven priorities: for lentil crops, this includes improved... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Corn roots may grow deep, but they don't grow as wide as many growers think. That limited root architecture could be preventing plants from accessing the nitrogen and other nutrients needed to maximize yield. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Stephanie Myslik explains how the typical corn root system influences nutrient…Read More
Host Amber Bell chews on the latest in beef production as she sits down with Sean McGrath of Round Rock Ranching to discuss designing, building, and adapting reliable watering setups for grazing cattle. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, McGrath breaks down how to manage cattle water requirements and work with effective rainfall dynamics... Read More
As Canada’s agricultural policy framework approaches its scheduled 2028 renewal, industry leaders are urging decision-makers to move beyond broad priority statements and address urgent global realities. With geopolitical shifts, trade vulnerabilities, and climate impacts accelerating, the sector requires targeted, adaptable programming rather than standard administrative updates. In advance of Thursday's webinar on the topic, Lyndsey... Read More
BASF’s InVigor canola brand is marking 30 years in the Canadian market, a milestone that reflects not only advances in hybrid breeding but also the evolution of canola production across Western Canada. In this episode of the Canola PODcast, Shaun Haney sits down with Blaine Woycheshin, InVigor marketing manager at BASF, to reflect on the…Read More
Visual symptoms only tell part of the story. By the time nutrient deficiencies become obvious in a soybean field, yield potential may already have been affected. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, SGS Crop Science agronomist Jack Legg explains how tissue testing during the reproductive stages can help growers identify nutrient deficiencies, evaluate overall…Read More
This week on The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Joanna Follings of OMAFA and Phil Needham of Needham Ag Technologies to talk about winter wheat harvest management, and what to do between now and wheat seeding to get the best stand possible, including residue management, weed control, and choosing the right planting date!... Read More
Bayer's new glyphosate-focused subsidiary Ruveon has withdrawn its petitions in the U.S. seeking aggressive duties on Chinese glyphosate imports following a wave of pushback from farm organizations. Jointly filed by Monsanto Company and Ruveon on June 30, the original petitions requested anti-dumping and countervailing duties ranging from 69 per cent to 446 per cent on... Read More
As agricultural drones continue to evolve, they're finding a growing number of practical uses on the farm. While they won't replace a ground sprayer anytime soon, they can help tackle jobs that are difficult—or simply impractical—with conventional equipment. Speaking with RealAgriculture at a recent drone demonstration, Eva Moller, director of research and training with LandView... Read More
Corn rootworm continues to adapt to the tools used to control it, and Ontario and Quebec have become leading hot spots for resistance in North America. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness entomologist Tracey Baute explains why resistance is increasing in continuous corn production systems and what…Read More