Research and extension organizations across the country have been at the centre of many agricultural communities for decades. In Alberta, organizations under the Applied Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) umbrella are examples of the impact that can be made on the agricultural community by dedicated boards made up of farmers and industry. One... Read More
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When it comes to the geopolitical implications of this second Trump presidency, perhaps no one could have predicted the shift from protectionist to imperialist—but here we are, says Jacob Shapiro with Cognitive Investments. Shapiro says that not since 35th president William McKinley has the U.S. seen a president so keen on "taking" places the U.S.... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio recorded LIVE! at the Newfoundland Federation of Agriculture Industry Symposium. Host Shaun Haney has a panel discussion on nitrogen management with: Shelly Woodworth with Cavendish Agri-Services; Dr. David Burton with Dalhousie University; and, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson with RealAgriculture. Thoughts on something we talked... Read More
An Albertan and an Ontarian fly to The Rock... no, it's not the start of a hilarious joke, it's what really happened this week as RealAg's Shaun Haney and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson both were invited to present to the Newfoundland Federation of Agriculture. Much fun was had (you can check out Wednesday's RealAg Radio... Read More
SeedMaster's new CEO says the company is focusing on providing solutions for farmers as it pushes forward with a major expansion in a tough market, with looming trade and exchange rate uncertainty. The Saskatchewan-based seeding equipment manufacturer plans to open a $10 million 6,000 square-foot expansion to its manufacturing facility at Emerald Park, Sask., this... Read More
Planting wheat this spring is a good option for farmers across the U.S. Northern Plains who are looking to manage input costs and want a durable crop that can stand up to weather stress. That advice comes from Limagrain Cereal Seeds team members Zach Thibault, based in Bozeman, Montana, and Troy Gerding from Fargo, North... Read More
After its official launch last August, SaskOilseeds now has a new brand look and identity for the organization formed from the amalgamation of SaskCanola and SaskFlax. After the Saskatchewan Crops Forum earlier this month, SaskOilseeds executive director Tracy Broughton sat down with RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney to discuss the organizational changes with the merger of Sask... Read More
How does nitrogen leaf burn impact yield? What about leaf wetness at application? Will wet leaves mitigate the potential for damage from a nitrogen application? Those are just some of the questions University of Guelph researcher Josh Nasielski and RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin tackle on this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School. Tobin caught up with... Read More
A successful, high-yielding crop at harvest relies heavily on the weather, particularly moisture levels. Too much moisture increases the risk of disease, while too little causes the crop to dry out and lose yield potential. Crop Intelligence aims to help growers make agronomic decisions based on what the environmental conditions are at the crop level,... Read More
How often is it said that farming is a lifestyle? Sometimes it is a hard one, it's sometimes frustrating, but often also rewarding in more ways than just money. While it is a lifestyle, farms and ranches are also businesses with high-stakes financial decisions required on a regular basis. With cattle prices hitting record highs,... Read More