Category: Podcasts

Before the invention of autonomous tractors all the intelligence needed to operate the machine and implements sat squarely in the tractor seat — the farmer controlled all aspects of the operation. In the case of tillage, for example, the farmer monitored the speed of the tractor and when the cultivator clogged they were there to... Read More

How did March begin where you are? If it came in like a lion does it leave like a lamb? Chances are slim, as Old Wives' Tales aren't usually very dependable, but we'll soon find out as wicked weather hit the west but Ontario is nearly a month ahead of the calendar. For Peter "Wheat... Read More

Advanced grazing can be summed up in one word: GRASS. But we're not talking the actual grass, we're talking about the GRASS principles of advanced grazing. In this episode of the Farming Forward video series, Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching, explains the principle that stands for: G - Graze period R - Rest period... Read More

Equipment manufacturers transported seven combines to the Commodity Classic at Houston, Texas last week. They came in all colours but the green machines created the biggest buzz as John Deere showcased two new S7 Series combines on the tradeshow floor. RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin was on location to report on the S7 Series combine family rollout,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. On today’s show we will hear from: A clip from recent canola school on clubroot management with Manitoba Agriculture, David Kaminski; A spotlight interview with Ambrely Ralph, ADAMA Canada, on their new product launches; Charles-Antoine St. Jean, chair of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board... Read More

Precision Planting made its first venture into the sprayer technology market in North America in 2022 when it unveiled several products focused on improving sprayer operation and data collection. Fast forward to 2024 and Tremont, Illinois-based company is now forging into the European spraying market with its Symphony nozzle control system — designed to maintain... Read More

There are aspects of soil that are unchangeable — the amount of sand, silt, and clay, for example. But many other measures of soil can be nudged, either to the good or bad, when it comes to soil productivity and health. Organic matter, porosity, and bulk density are all changeable, but how do they impact... Read More

Corteva Agriscience and the Pioneer seed brand are looking to new Z-Series soybeans to deliver agronomic advantages, better disease defence, and higher yields for North American soybean growers. Canadian growers will have access to limited seed from 20 varieties for planting in 2024 — 50 will be available in the U.S., with full availability expected... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson to discuss changes in soil pH at depth, usage of liquid fertilizer, and more! We will also hear a clip from a recent Pulse School episode with Daryl... Read More

Austrian family-owned Pöttinger established its first dealership in Canada in 2005 and three years later opened for business in the U.S. From mowers to seeders, balers and cultivators, the agriculture implement company continues to grow in North America, setting a string of sales records on both sides of the border, says Andrew Brown, president and... Read More