Parts of the Prairies have received decent rainfall recently, though some areas are still waiting on even a drop. For those who were blessed with a little moisture, if you're wondering whether or not to top up nitrogen on the wheat crop, listen up. Peter Johnson, agronomist for RealAgriculture, says that for those that backed... Read More
Category: Crop Production
In a move said to increase transparency, customer engagement, and sustainability, Bayer AG has announced a series of measures to address concerns recently raised as the company took over Monsanto last year. “We will continue to advance our standard, driven by our commitment to a better life for this generation and generations to come," says... Read More
Your soybeans likely well-emerged in Manitoba, which means it's time to take a look at stand establishment. This can sometimes be an overwhelming task when you are dealing with a few acres. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Kara Oosterhuis talks to Dennis Lange, who is the industry development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, about... Read More
Bio-Sul Premium Plus is the next-generation fertilizer for a sustainable future. With over a million acres spread in Alberta alone, Bio-Cycle Solutions knows that Bio-Sul is an innovative fertilizer that will boost your bottom line - and here’s how: Bio-Sul can be applied when it’s advantageous for you, with spring, fall, and in-crop applications available.... Read More
Grain prices gained a lot of ground this week as the complex was supported by a bullish WASDE report from the USDA and wet weather from Mother Nature. In contrast to last week, the hard red spring wheat ticker in Minneapolis was the only one in red this week. On the flip-side, corn and winter... Read More
While pulse width modulation (PWM) offers much to pesticide application – variable rates, individual nozzle control – it's not without its challenges, namely "gumming up." "It has a moving part – it's called a poppet," explains Tom Wolf of Sprayers 101, on RealAg Radio. "It looks like a little piston moving inside a cylinder. So... Read More
As the Canadian government continues to look outside of China for exports, Export Development Canada (EDC) has announced an additional $150 million to its insurance for Canadian canola exporters. According to a news release, the added money will help exporters manage the risks and uncertainties that come with exploring new markets. “As Canada’s export credit... Read More
If you are planning on applying a plant growth regulator to your wheat crop, you are most likely aware that proper timing is critical to success. But how do we know when that timing is right to get the most out of your crop? In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research... Read More
What a difference a week makes! While there are still areas struggling to get acres in, many parts of Ontario got enough of a dry window to jam thousands of acres in. The west continues to struggle with a lack of rainfall, though some areas in Alberta got snow. Yes, snow. In this week's Wheat... Read More
Farmers in Western Canada will now access the Pride Seeds portfolio of hybrid corn, soybean seeds, and agronomic resources only through the Canterra Seeds retailer network in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the company says. This partnership will allow Canterra to expand its line of silage corn hybrids, grain corn hybrids, and soybeans. To effectively take... Read More