Have you seen Goss's wilt in your corn fields? Chances are you haven't, unless you farm in Manitoba's Red River Valley. Even then, the bacteria is not widespread, and a few environmental conditions have to converge in order to create conditions for the disease to thrive. That said, the bacteria does lurk in Western Canada,... Read More
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In the last Beef Research School episode, we took a virtual walk through a riparian area to assess its health. Healthy riparian areas, that transitional zone from pasture to waterway, are critical to decreasing riverbank erosion and nutrient migration to waterways. Once you've determined the general health of your riparian areas, it's time to put... Read More
Canadian corn growers will have access in 2014 to a novel source of corn rootworm protection as Syngenta Canada rolls out its Agrisure Duracade trait. The Duracade trait is the first corn rootworm trait launched with insect resistance management and the preservation of technology durability in mind, says Syngenta in a press release. It will... Read More
Horses are an integral part of the cowboy culture and a symbol of all things honky tonk and down-home country. But has anyone ever thought to ask horses what type of music they prefer? Of course not. The video below is the one no one in the country music industry wants you to see —... Read More
How often do you walk the waterways, riverbanks and marshy areas of your pastures? These transitional areas from pasture to waterway, called riparian zones, are vital to soil and water health and deserve attention now and again to ensure cattle haven't been too hard on them, or that invasive species or undesired species have moved... Read More
What does NHL hockey, the weather, German apps and fanny packs have to do with mobile technology? Come, let me show you. In this edition of the always informative but rarely serious AgNerds, Shaun Haney is joined by someone other that the elusive Peter Gredig. Yes, it's true, Rick Taillieu, Winnipeg Jets fan number 1... Read More
It's always a treat to find an economist whose insights and discussions don't bore you to tears or leave you feeling a wee bit deflated (sorry, economists!). That's why RealAgriculture.com is always glad to cross paths with Glen Hodgson, senior vice president & chief economist with the Conference Board of Canada, as he's not just... Read More
Dry atmospheric air contains about 20% oxygen and over 78% nitrogen. Nitrogen, in its molecular, gaseous form (N2(g)) is very stable, and does not react easily with other compounds. In order to be used, then, the coupled nitrogen atoms must first be split. Consider it similar to asking a new couple for help with harvest.... Read More
Russia's Uralkali has put the market through the ringer this morning. In a story that has many caught off guard, Russia's Uralkali has decided to break up its partnership in Belarus Potash Company. This has greatly impacted the ability for the potash cartel to operate effectively. As reported on CNBC.com this morning, The break-up of... Read More
It costs money to promote Canadian Beef and finally some of this funding will be on the backs of importers. Federal Agriculture Minister, Gerry Ritz announced this morning that an amendment to the Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order to include an import levy on beef cattle, beef and beef products. The... Read More