As geopolitical volatility continues to disrupt energy markets and maritime trade routes, global supply chains face prolonged uncertainty. Intermittent closures of the Strait of Hormuz highlight the brittle nature of global energy systems and the growing necessity for long-term strategic adaptation. In this episode of the Frontlines podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by geopolitical... Read More
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Strong weed control doesn't end with the burndown. Keeping fields clean through the critical weed-free period requires residual herbicides that continue working long after the sprayer leaves the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, BASF agronomist Rob Miller demonstrates how stacking multiple herbicide modes of action can extend residual control, protect yield potential,... Read More
For Sheri Monk, an interest in snakes and a career covering the cattle industry eventually led to the same place: an appreciation for the relationship between agriculture and Prairie habitat, including all the critters that call the grasslands home. Monk, founder of Snakes on a Plain, joined RealAgriculture at the Farming Smarter Field Day at... Read More
RealAg Radio is back! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of the show brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! Joining host Lyndsey Smith for today’s show are Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson to talk AI, fall-seeded crops and harvest, and Bryan O'Hara of FMC Canada. 01:19 - Agronomy talk with Lyndsey &... Read More
Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities are raising significant concerns across Western Canada regarding lost long-term research capacity and agricultural innovation. While a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saskatchewan government and the federal government offered hope for stations in Scott and Indian Head, uncertainty remains for staff and ongoing field... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! On this week’s edition of the show, Haney is joined by Rigas Karamanos on winning the Les Henry award, Anne Wasko to talk beef market challenges, and Milton Dyck to talk about Ag Union Research Centers in Saskatchewan. Haney also talks about expanding canola... Read More
Welcome to this (early-recorded) edition of Wheat Pete's Word for Wednesday, August 5th! Host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson jumps right into the fun—which, in this case, means brand new insect alerts and emerging crop diseases. From budding agronomists taking out thistles with weed whackers to the absolute non-negotiable legalities of loading grain on the road,... Read More
A thin soybean stand doesn't always mean it's time to replant, but waiting too long to make that decision can quickly reduce the value of doing so. In this episode of Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how plant population, stand uniformity, and timing... Read More
Welcome to this week’s edition of RealAg on the Weekend with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, Haney is joined by brothers Brady and Bailey Berntson based out of Medicine Lake, Montana to talk no-till, seeder setup and crop conditions, as well as Greg Stamp of Stamp Seeds for a discussion about KWS... Read More
As sprayers get larger and labour becomes harder to find, improving the efficiency of the spray tender has become just as important as improving the sprayer itself. Laython Ford, territory manager for Western Canada with SurePoint Ag Systems, shows how the company’s Arsenal spray trailer completes the complete spray tender system built around the company’s... Read More