It sounds a little out there — plants talking to each other, warning them to arm themselves against predators and biotic stress, but it's real. The research into plant communication is actually decades old, but for some time it was largely ignored by the research community. That is, until now. Rob Saik, president of the... Read More
Category: Eastern Canada
There's generally always enough moisture metered out through the growing season to finish the soybean crop, but soybeans can soak up a lot of water and translate that into yield if it's there. But by how much? What are we really losing to drought stress? Dr. Hugh Earl of the University of Guelph and colleagues... Read More
New Year's Eve held much excitement in U.S. politics, not because of any ball drop or extravagant party, but because of a late-night crunch session to hammer out a tax bill that would pull the U.S. from the so-called "Fiscal Cliff" of mandatory cost cutting and tax hikes. Included in the last-minute agreement was an... Read More
Proper tank clean-out is a key aspect of avoiding herbicide injury, but the waste water created from tank cleaning needs to be handled responsibly to avoid unwanted plant injury or water contamination. Using a biobed — essentially a clay-lined, dedicated area rich in microbes where tank water is emptied for further degradation by microbes —... Read More
To the surprise of likely very few, the year's top post on RealAgriculture.com is one full of fun and frivolity. The Peterson Brothers' parody of Psy's "Gangham Style" went viral shortly after it was released and currently has 11 million views on YouTube. Of course, we're not all about fun and games, and the Top... Read More
The last few weeks of the year would not be complete without a Top 10 or two. While Shaun Haney and Lyndsey Smith have already weighed in with their thoughts on the top news stories of the year, we thought we'd also offer up what our viewers and readers watched most in 2012. Without further... Read More
2012 is winding down, but optimism and fed cattle prices are up. Heading into to 2013, the Canadian beef cattle industry looks strong, although high feed prices are still weighing on the market. Our American friends are still struggling with a drought that isn't resolving quickly, which may offer some support to prices in the... Read More
Spring wheat may not be the highest acreage crop in Ontario, but it's still an important crop for many, especially for those who need or sell straw. Choosing the right spring wheat variety takes a bit of research, but that research is easy to do with GoCereals.ca. In this video, Peter Johnson, OMAFRA's wheat specialist,... Read More
'Tis the season for not just gifts and celebrations, but also countdowns and Top 10 lists. RealAgriculture.com is not immune to such year-end traditions, and, in the spirit of the holidays (and impending end of the world? Maybe), Shaun Haney and Lyndsey Smith have done an overview of the year's top ag news and events.... Read More
The world of machinery is really getting smaller. Ritchie Bros announced today that they sold more than one billion dollars worth of machinery in Canada in 2012. This is a new company record according to the company. Follow @RitchieBros on Twitter The Tweet From Ritchie Bros NEWS RELEASE: We sold more than CA$1 billion of... Read More