Grasshoppers are usually associated with dry conditions and go hand-in-hand with drought. And yet, grasshoppers are once again showing up in high numbers and causing crop damage in areas of the Eastern Prairies where there's been flooding, and more than enough rain and soil moisture for the first half of the growing season. Why is... Read More
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Innovation was at the forefront of Canada's Farm Show 2022 and FinDoor was in attendance to provide a spin on the vertically opening overhead door systems that have been the go-to, at least in Canada, for numerous years. FinDoor utilizes design and technology that is widely, and predominately, used in Finland and other Scandinavian countries... Read More
We've got a full lineup for you on RealAg Radio today, brought to you by Brandt. You'll hear: Lorne Hadley and Lauren Comin of Seeds Canada, on where things are at with seed regulatory modernization; Derek Johnson, Minister of Manitoba Agriculture, on the upcoming FPT meetings, and what we can expect; Curt Borys of Brandt,... Read More
Diamondback moths blow in at some point early in the season (thanks, America!), and set about living on the Prairies and in the canola crop for the rest of the growing season. Jordan Bannerman, entomologist with the University of Manitoba, says that understanding when the moths arrive, through the use of pheromone traps, and how... Read More
A Saskatchewan-based, Indigenous owned and operated company is harvesting organic wild rice along with cultivating a sense of community pride, profit, and support. NWC Wild Rice Company is comprised of three different Indigenous groups: Metis, Dene and Cree, and was created in 2019 to establish a voice for the harvesters, opposed to having the product... Read More
White mould of soybeans, dry beans and sunflowers is the same disease as sclerotinia of canola and sunflowers. What's more, it's a disease that can infect a multitude of broadleaf weeds. The endemic nature and soil survivability of the pathogen make it a tough disease to keep on top of. To tackle management of this... Read More
Monday may be a dreaded day for many...however, here at RealAgriculture we look forward to it, because that means we get to talk agronomy on RealAg Radio! On today's show, you'll hear: Andy Kieraszewicz, farmer in Rodney, Ont., on raising soil organic matter; Manbir Rakkar of Montana State University, on the roll pulses can play... Read More
Efficiency and safety are two top priorities on many farming operation and an Alberta-based company has combined both with their PTO controller. Vincent Pawluski, owner and inventor of RC FarmArm, says the their controller not only streamlines operations, but also ensures safety on the job, as well. "What the product does is it takes all... Read More
Grasshoppers are out there, and, in some areas in the Prairies, in large numbers. It's important to get into your field and scout, not only for populations, but also as a friendly reminder that not all hopping insects are grasshoppers. There are other insects in the field that hop and jump but aren't grasshoppers, says... Read More
Growers in the western provinces are right on the cusp (if not in) prime fusarium season, and knowing the ins and outs of the fungus can give you a leg-up and allow you to get out ahead of the potential problem. There are several factors to consider when dealing with fusarium, including history of the... Read More