As combines roll through fields across the Prairies, many growers are focused on wrapping up the season. But fall isn’t just the end of the year — it’s also the start of next year’s weed management plan. According to FMC’s Deanna McLennan, fall herbicide applications can deliver both immediate and long-term benefits. “We do find... Read More
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Boom height control technology continues to advance, and Topcon’s Norac UC7 Plus is bringing smoother, more precise spraying to growers. At Ag in Motion, Dave Peters, technical sales specialist with Topcon, spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell about what’s new in the UC7 Plus system. The technology uses ultrasonic sound waves to measure the boom’s height... Read More
As Canadian farmers navigate a tightening margin environment, a new discussion comparing producer sentiment across the Canada–U.S. border offers critical insight into what’s shaping optimism, or the lack thereof, in both countries. In a special episode of the RealAgristudies Insights Panel podcast, Shaun Haney and Justin Funk are joined by Dr. Michael Langemeier, director at... Read More
Unpredictable weather across the Prairies has left growers facing very different starting points heading into next year’s canola crop. From parched fields with low yields to regions that saw record rainfall and bumper harvests, careful planning is essential. One of the most powerful tools available right now is fall soil sampling — a practice that... Read More
Over the years farmers have heard a lot of about the 4Rs of nutrient management — the right rate, timing, source and placement of nutrients. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soil School we explore a new management concept — the 5Rs of tillage. At Southwest Diagnostics Days at Ridgetown College, tillage specialist Jim Boak and... Read More
Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend! Guest host Lyndsey Smith brings you interviews with: Rick White, president and CEO of Canadian Canola Growers Association with their ask for farmer compensation and Carney going to China; Anne Wasko with the Beef Market Update; Jack Payne with why testing for salinity and pH matters for field selection... Read More
Thanks for listening to today’s RealAg Radio. On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Anne Wasko, with the Gateway Livestock Exchange, to talk beef and cattle prices; Tyler McCann, managing director of CAPI; and, Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture. McCann, Heppner and Smith discuss the FPT meeting outcomes, Carney's nation building projects, cutting red... Read More
Canadian farmers looking to boost efficiency with homegrown technology are getting a new option. At AgSmart in Olds, Alberta, RealAgriculture caught up with Christina Jarmics of Advanced UAV to explore how their Canadian-made drones are built to meet growers’ needs. Based at Calgary, Advanced UAV manufactures and services agricultural drones designed to tackle challenges such... Read More
Fed cattle prices in Canada are holding steady even as U.S. markets begin to soften following the Labour Day weekend. While some may get a little nervous about prices stalling out, the pullback could reflect a healthy seasonal correction, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. “We’ve just come off all-time record highs in both... Read More
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s edition of the show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Jason Lenz of Bentley, Alta.; Brendan Uruski of Zbaraz, Man.; Scott Douglas of Leamington, Ont.; and, Pioneer agronomist Jenna Gregoire of... Read More