Category: Podcasts

Long-awaited regulatory updates to modernize how feed is regulated in Canada were published in the Canada Gazette II last week, with some of them taking effect immediately Melissa Dumont, executive director of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC), says that her organization welcomes the changes the new regulations will bring due in no small... Read More

A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins. While traditional small plot research is imperative for testing new crop varieties, product efficacy, and evaluating individual management practices, there hasn't always been an easy route to take small... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey, brought to you by FP Genetics. On today’s show hear from: Dr. Tim Arthur with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association on what happens if we call animals "sentient"; Chris Law of MNP on cyber security; Melissa Dumont with Animal Nutrition Association of Canada on... Read More

Different pulse crop types need a different weed-free window to reach maximum yield potential. Targeting weeds early — sometime as early as the year before — might be the best way to ensure that yield potential, but that's not always possible. What's the best course of action for in-crop weed control? To unpack the various... Read More

It was only a matter of time. In the last month, agriculture has been significantly impacted by two major cyber attacks. In June, CDK Global announced to its 15,000 car and equipment dealerships, some of them ag equipment sites, that its network was down as a result of a cyber attack. In the last two... Read More

Finding a good day to spray isn't just about wind speed or direction — temperature and relative humidity matter, too. This growing season has thrown some super challenging conditions at growers and spray operators, as hot and humid weather, excessive rain, and early growth have thrown several wrenches in the best laid plans. For this... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! Hear from: Rigas Karamanos on nitrogen management; Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on wheat bushel loss due to heat, tar spot scouting and more; Tom Wolf with AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101, on sprayer clean out; Dr. Kelly Turkington on... Read More

Why on earth should corn growers take a page out of wheat growers' handbook? Paul Sullivan of Sullivan Agro near Kinburn, Ont., says there are management lessons learned in wheat that apply to corn production, too. It all comes down to managing stress at key points in the growing season. Looking to the Great Lakes... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend. On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Voth with Intellifarm Inc. on the wheat, corn and canola markets; Tom Wolf of Agrimetrix and Sprayers 101 on sprayer cleanout; and, Hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Kaeley... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this special Friday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Billy Beaudry of St.Hyacinthe, Q.C.; Brendan Uruski of Zbaraz, Man.; Scott Hepworth of Assiniboine, Sask.; and, Shaune Harty of Foremost, Alta. Plus, we will hear eastern agronomist Holly... Read More