Weather plays a critical role in determining disease impact in corn — and understanding that relationship can be the difference between a solid return and significant yield loss. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, plant pathologists Albert Tenuta, with OMAFA, and Alison Robertson, with Iowa State University, join host Bernard Tobin to examine... Read More
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Welcome to this week’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Philip Shaw of Dresden, Ont;. Korey Peters of Randolph, Man.; Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia, Alta.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and, Corteva Agronomist Trevor Herzog of... Read More
Verticillium stripe continues to challenge canola growers across the Prairies, and new research at the University of Manitoba is working to better understand how the disease behaves and how it can be managed. Harmeet Chawla, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, joins RealAgriculture's Amber Bell for this episode of Canola School, outlining several applied... Read More
Welcome to this Wednesday’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! On today’s edition of the show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Ted Bilyea of RDAR and CAPI to talk about why strategy matters as much or more than scale for Canadian ag's future. Plus, don’t miss today’s product spotlight with... Read More
Farmers aged 45 to 50 experienced the highest number of grain farm injuries last year, according to the latest data from the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), with those 50 and over close behind. Speaking at the CrossRoads Crop Conference at Edmonton, Alta., Jody Wacowich with AgSafe Alberta says she reviews the annual WCB report each... Read More
Farmers across Canada are facing a dizzying array of incentive programs aimed at promoting sustainable and regenerative agriculture. While tight crop margins are leading farms to consider new ways of adding value, the sheer volume of sustainability-type programs and incentives is creating a mix of confusion and administrative burden, says Shawn Catherwood of Spur Line... Read More
It’s the mid February edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, recorded a week early as Pete heads south for a family reunion. With an apology on maybe being slow to answer questions, this episode dives deep into paradigm shifts in soil biology, nitrogen thinking, and practical agronomy questions from the field. From dicamba stewardship to manganese... Read More
No-till soybean systems often push growers to bump seed rates 10 per cent or more to compensate for cooler soils, wetter springs, and heavy residue — but that isn’t always the most efficient way to achieve a strong stand. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, University of Guelph researcher Dr. Josh Nasielski and... Read More
Apache Sprayers has introduced a fully mechanical drive system for its AS1250XP model, a setup the company says keeps the machine simple and easier to service. The AS1250XP model features a 300-horsepower Cummins 6.7-litre engine paired with a six-speed ZF powershift transmission, along with JCB differentials and drop boxes, says Johann Badenhorst of Apache Sprayers.... Read More
Thanks for joining us for this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Wesley Davis, Partner & Chief Ag Economist at Meridian Ag Advisors on the U.S. farm economy; Bryce Geisel of Koch Ag Services for a spotlight interview; Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing on wheat and lentil markets and canola... Read More