Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg Radio, which features the RealAg Issues Panel. On this episode of the show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer of Strathroy, Ont., to tackle the top stories of the week, including inflation and food... Read More
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Fall fertility is a small part of the entire agronomy plan, but an important one. As we begin to feel the cool nip of fall in the air, there are plenty of decisions to make when it comes to fertility plans, says Leighton Blashko of BASF. With these fertility considerations and planning comes the 4Rs:... Read More
John Deere's 5M utility tractor series lineup is getting new attention at the ground level with the 2023 models. With the new model, the series now boasts a range of 75 horsepower to 130 horsepower, with the ability to either have cast wheels or steel wheels. If you do choose the cast wheels, says Greg... Read More
Soil, water and topography maps — more commonly know as SWAT Maps — are becoming a familiar management tool for corn producers. These high-resolution soil foundation maps are used to execute variable rate fertilizer, seed, soil amendment and pesticide applications. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Sullivan... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire! Today’s show is brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Guest host Kara Oosterhuis is joined by: Josh Boersen, of Stratford, Ont.; Mark Brock, of Staffa, Ont.; Randy Court, of Plumas, Man.; and Jim Hale, of Lancer, Sask. As well, don’t miss... Read More
Supply chains of consumer goods may be global, but they all start as local, and the pre-pandemic, just-in-time model of logistics has faced serious challenges in the last two and a half years. Challenges to Canada's supply chains, however, pre-date current global backlogs, but the pandemic did prompt the federal government to create a National... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio. Guest host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Neil Townsend, of FarmLink Marketing Solutions and GrainFox, on these super-strong grain markets, and Greg Northey, with the Ag Transport Coalition, on the latest federal supply chain report. As well, don’t miss the product spotlight interview with Sandy Hart for Sevita... Read More
The cure for high prices is high prices, but the world has to eat. Depending on which adage you subscribe to right now, the global grain markets are either bucking the trend or proving the point. Neil Townsend, senior market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions and GrainFox, agrees that the current commodity price strength is... Read More
The password is: Incredible! This week, host Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is PUMPED about a number of things, including some new records, and some very cool plot results. Plus, he shares some listener feedback and a challenge to support a great organization. Oh, and there's some great agronomic discussions, too. Have a question you’d like... Read More
The highly-pathogenic avian influenza (AI) virus that has swept North America in 2022 will likely remain a threat in 2023, but there have been some lessons learned in the past seven months by producers, veterinarians, and poultry industry stakeholders when it comes to responding to the often-devastating disease. As of October 17, the Canadian Food... Read More