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
Category: Crop Production
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
Health Canada has extended the consultation period on its proposed new restrictions for dicamba herbicide. The department is seeking feedback on its proposed rule changes, which include a ban on in-crop application of dicamba in soybeans and other limitations aimed at preventing movement of the herbicide to off-target plants. As of last week, Health Canada... Read More
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has hit a new milestone in its efforts to unlock the potential of winter wheat production with the winner of its 2024-2025 competition harvesting a whopping yield of 182.6 bushels/acre. Michigan grower Nick Suwyn binned the winning crop in the fifth year of the YEN, which continues to... Read More
When it comes to seed choices, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Neil McGregor wants growers to focus first on genetics and select the right hybrid for each field. But he also wants growers to ensure their planters are fine-tuned to effectively plant the seed they've selected. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, McGregor points out... Read More
Welcome to the first episode in a podcast series focused on Unlocking Innovation for Canadian agriculture. To kick off the series, host Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, sits down with Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise, to set up the series and what to expect, building off of a cross-Canada face-to-face tour and a published report.... Read More
The DEKALB brand has a long history of delivering strong seed genetics and crop yields to Canadian growers. And part of that success can be chalked up to the role advanced technology traits have played in protecting the yield potential of corn hybrids and soybean varieties. In this report from Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in... Read More
With 2026 seeding decisions on many producers’ minds, IntelliFarm’s Brian Voth offered a sobering, clear-eyed take on commodity risk right now: China's nearly 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola is a make-or-break factor for acreage decisions. For soybeans, the lack of U.S. buying by China weighs heavily on farmers' minds south of the border,... Read More