The Tillage Radish has piqued the interest of both eastern and western farmers. While cover crops are far more common in the east, western Canadian farmers are warming up to the usefulness of oilseed radish and the Tillage Radish. It's a versatile crop — the Tillage Radish creates massive roots that can break up hardpan,... Read More
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In a month where E. coli has become the number one story on the nightly news and criticism is growing for how XL Foods has kept incredibly silent on the topic, a company is showcasing how to handle public relations. McDonald's Canada has launched a website to address consumer questions about its food. The site... Read More
Whether it's to fix nitrogen, protect against erosion or to do both these and provide grazing or green feed, cover crops are a key component of Ontario crop rotations. While many farmers are content with oats, red clover or ryegrass, the options for cover crops are seemingly endless. Christine Brown, cover crops specialist with OMAFRA,... Read More
Uniform seeding at a consistent depth is the first step to a banner wheat crop, but the first mistake many farmers make — seeding too deep — hurts them twice over. Wheat seeded too deep means fewer plants emerge and those that do are slower to grow and produce fewer tillers. It's an issue for... Read More
Every once in a while it's good to get your hands dirty, literally. Getting a good look at the medium that makes you a living can give you a new perspective on what's going on in your field. That's exactly what Lyndsey Smith got to do at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show as OMAFRA Land Resource... Read More
The fallout from the XL Foods meat recall continues as the latest development has the CFIA shutting down the Brooks facility until corrective actions can be taken. In the meantime, consumer confidence continues to wane as the urban sector tries to wrap it's head around what is happening. See all of all of the RealAgriculture.com... Read More
One of the great things about the information age is that it's easier than ever to tell your story. The downside of that is that it's also easier than ever for someone else to tell your story. That's the uphill battle that agriculture has been facing, and it has taken its toll. Undercover video incidents... Read More
It has been a very special week for RealAgriculture.com. Not only did we win the Canadian Farm Writers Award for best website but its also our four year birthday. On September 24, 2012, Shaun Haney posted the first blog on the site. Amazingly, 1327 posts and 947 videos later, the site is still going strong... Read More
Shopping around for farm equipment can be a little daunting. Every manufacturer makes claims that their equipment is the best and the best fit for you. While you may have an idea what you want, the actual performance of that equipment can only be seen once you're in the field. That can leave farmers with... Read More
The Ontario corn crop isn't going to break any yield records in 2012, but most producers are going to fare OK once decent prices are factored in to the lower yields. One bright spot in a tough year is variety comparison — in a good year, it's difficult to really be objective as to what... Read More