Category: Podcasts

There are a few different scenarios to look at when it comes to deciding whether or not to spray a fungicide on wheat. Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension manager with the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, says there are four key times that producers are either already going over the field, or there is potential... Read More

When you imagine rice production, chances are you picture growth outside of North America and not in Southern Alberta. When Michele Konschuh of the University of Lethbridge approached Farming Smarter about examining the potential for rice to be a value-added crop in this region, they jumped on the opportunity to give it a try. With... Read More

When's the best time to control cutworms in canola? For growers wanting to take out the pest it's best to put away the sun glasses and reach for the night vision goggles. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Canola School, BASF agronomist Leighton Blashko walks a field of canola near Sherwood Park, Alta., and tells... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney will discuss a number of topics including: The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results for May; Viterra and Bunge merger; and, The battle over interswitching. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney via email... Read More

The pea crop may not be a perfect 10, but that's because its actually aiming for 13. What's that now? Nodulation is key to pulse crops' biggest super power: nitrogen fixation. But nodulation doesn't always go as planned, and assessing a crop's nodulation score can help determine yield potential and highlight where inoculation management may... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: Fixing health care; Vertical vs. horizontal consolidation of supply chains in light of the proposed Bunge-Viterra merger;... Read More

Heading out to the field within a few weeks of canola emergence is a great way to fully assess seeder performance, stand establishment and uniformity, and identify early insect pressure. When assessing plant establishment, it's important to distinguish between a seedling that is intended and one that's perhaps a holdover volunteer from a past crop.... Read More

The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food has published its report on the cost of food in Canada. The report, titled "Grocery affordability: Examining rising food costs in Canada," lists 13 recommendations, including calling for a grocery code of conduct, adding a possible "windfall tax" on grocery chains, and ways to address food waste. John... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Aaron Bowman of Hampton, Ont.; Geneve NewCombe of Port Williams, N.S.; Mike Shewchuk of Blaine Lake, Sask.; and Logan Pizzey of Binscarth, Man. We will also hear from... Read More

The Government of Canada has formally responded to the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service's proposal to change its Product of U.S.A. labeling requirements. The proposed rule changes stipulate an animal must be born, raised, and processed in the U.S. to carry the Product of U.S.A. label. Though voluntary, there are concerns in Canada that... Read More