Don't let the soil temp keep you from putting corn or beans in the ground, however, you will want to make sure the forecast isn't calling for cold rain. That's right, it IS May and that means that soil temperature as a guide to planting gets thrown out the window, but a cold drink of... Read More
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Hard to believe that it's May already but here we are and with any luck everyone will be getting the weather they've been crossing their fingers for! Speaking of weather, we have another great show for you today. First up, we are going to be taking a look at the spring forecast for the prairies... Read More
There are so many pearls of wisdom in this episode of The Agronomists, such as, sometimes old science is good science; compaction is all bad; and not all manure is created equal. But how should you pay for manure — by the pit or by the load? How much is it worth? Is fall-applied with... Read More
Can you tell an armyworm from a hover fly larva? What about a helpful pirate bug from a lygus? The trouble with insect identification is that it's actually incredibly difficult, especially when you're looking for adults but find nymphs, or are nervous about a pest species and a look-alike pops up. John Gavolski, entomologist with... Read More
Federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers of agriculture from across Canada met in Ottawa on Monday to discuss the next agricultural policy framework ahead of their annual meeting in Saskatoon in July, where they hope to sign a new five-year agreement. The ministers, nine of whom attended in-person, spent their morning session discussing want they... Read More
It's Monday, and we're happy to be back here on RealAg Radio. On today's show, we're going to cover both western and eastern Canadian ag (and the differences across the board, especially when it comes to moisture). Joining us for these conversations is Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, RealAgriculture's resident agronomist, and Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research... Read More
With May long weekends quickly approaching, many are starting to have barbecuing on the brain, which of course - is good news for the beef market. We definitely have enough supply for people to "chew" through...but the price on the shelves is certainly still high enough. So where is demand? Anne Wasko, of the Gateway... Read More