Category: Podcasts

Resist the urge to splurge on nitrogen, says Wheat Pete, at least this fall on wheat. But why? The answer to that is in this week's episode of Wheat Pete's Word. Also in this edition: double crop beans yields, foggy mornings and farm safety, pet peeves, fungicide ROI, and more! Have a question you’d like... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jon Driedger with LeftField Commodity Research on grain markets, Sara Wyant with AgriPulse on the U.S. election, Farm Bill and upcoming trade issues; and, Haney asks for some listener feedback. Thoughts on something we talked about on the... Read More

If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff... Read More

Becoming a leader in improving cattle genetics and influencing the global view of the Canadian dairy sector starts at a young age. Paul Larmer attributes a good portion of his career success to having been raised with a strong work ethic, humility and the influence of 4-H on his attitudes, public speaking, teamwork and attention... Read More

Thanks for tuning to this episode of Tuesdays with Lyndsey! On today's show, Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Chris Vervaet with Canadian Oilseed Processors Association on potential biofuel changes in 45Z; Colin Robertson on Canada’s diplomatic relationship with India; Hear a spotlight interview with Trevor Nysetvold for SGS on seed testing; and, Hear some of... Read More

Some soybean varieties produce higher pod counts and more beans while others produce heavier beans but fewer pods and fewer beans. When it comes to choosing soybean varieties how should growers factor seed weight and pod count into their variety selection decisions? That's a question the Maizex Seeds agronomy team has been looking at in... Read More

Whether work is happening on a grain farm, in a barn, or at a feedlot, farms can be dangerous places. Not only is it important to recognize the different hazards that farmers and their families face on a regular basis, but knowing how to prevent them and then knowing how to handle an emergency when... Read More

Determining sulphur application rates ahead of the crop can be complicated by several factors, including how much sulphur the environment will provide, if elemental forms of sulphur have been applied in the past, and how much rainfall is expected. Sulphur is an important macronutrient that's also prone to leaching losses and not mobile in the... Read More

Specialty canola oil currently makes up approximately 10 percent of canola crop acres. While years ago the choice to go with a specialty oil could mean a yield gap, today, options in the hybrid seed space are plentiful and that yield gap has closed. Specialty canola genetics are up there in performance with regular commodity... Read More

Kaylie Krys did not think she would one day end up teaching at the college that kicked off her post-secondary education. Through practicing public speaking and judging with both 4-H and at the club level in college, Krys has combined her interest in rangeland management and livestock with new technology and leveraged both into a... Read More