There isn't any one thing that creates a healthy soil. Instead, building soil health and resiliency takes a combination of plant growth, nutrient additions, and careful management. Turns out, it's not just building organic matter that adds to this dynamic — growing high yielding crops is also key part of nutrient cycling and productive soil.... Read More
Category: Podcasts
The N-P-K conversation – nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium – is the focus of most crop nutrient management discussions. But there's another macronutrient that's hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. Sulphur is an essential nutrient required by all crops for optimum production, says Karl Wyant, director of agronomy for... Read More
In Episode 14 of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss this year’s challenging harvest, from managing unpredictable weather to empowering the team through cross-training and delegation. They talk about the role of guilt in farm decision-making, how to step back and let your team shine, and whether the “post-harvest... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture's in-house agronomist, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Wheat planting and droning on seed; Corn in cold temperatures; Fall weed control and more! Also, hear a spotlight interview... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan policy priorities ahead of the provincial election. Haney is then joined by: Josh Linville of StoneX on the impact of Hurricane Milton on the phosphate industry; Tyler Schau of AgMarket.net on the canola market... Read More
Steady to higher seems to be the common theme in the majority of cattle markets throughout North America. In the southern U.S., it looks like the trades are going to come in steady to one higher and the north is pretty steady with last week, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this... Read More
In early November, the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct four new members, including a forage breeder, a canola believer, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader. This is the first of four interviews, each featuring one of the inductees. Dr. Michael Eskin of the University of Manitoba is set to be inducted into... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of H+K Strategies, as well as Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both with RealAgriculture. The panel discusses a number of topics including: Bill C-282 supporters on Parliament Hill; The widening wealth gap between the upper class... Read More