Ruminant animals aren't just great at turning grass and forage into nutrient-dense protein; they can also turn food waste back into food, but we need a system to do it. Dr. Kim Ominski, with the University of Manitoba, Dr. Tim McAllister, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at Lethbridge, and Herman Peters, of Birkland Farms, join... Read More
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The National Farm Machinery Show is underway this week in Louisville, Kentucky. Two of RealAgriculture's team are there taking in the show and will be on the radio later this week to discuss how it's gone. In the meantime, we've got a great Wednesday show lined up for you. On Wednesday's show, host Shaun Haney... Read More
If you're thinking of using a foliar spray to fix a macro nutrient deficiency, just hold on — Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson has some thoughts on that. That's just one of the topics he covers on this episode of Wheat Pete's Word. Also on the podcast, hear about other options for glyphosate, why phone calls... Read More
While drought is still top of mind in Western Canada, especially in areas of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan that are without snow, there are reasons to be hopeful for more moisture on the Prairies than last year. With La Nina fading, it's possible a shift in the jet stream along the West Coast could result... Read More
Thanks for listening to RealAg Radio, which airs Monday to Friday at 4:30 E on Rural Radio Channel 147, on Sirius XM. On today's show, you'll hear from: Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions, on weather trends and forecasts; Kent Bacus of National Cattlemen's Beef Association, to talk global beef trade; A segment on the... Read More
The confirmation of issues with the glyphosate ingredient supply chain has rattled the farming industry this week and added uncertainty for what spring may hold for input supplies. Another crop protection product that has also been under scrutiny when it comes to availability is glufosinate, also sold as Liberty by BASF. Mark Shillingford, director of... Read More
When it comes to applying nitrogen fertilizer, agronomists have to help determine the right rate, right placement, the right time, and the rate form of N to protect the environment and feed the crop. The backdrop to those decisions include the farm setup, soil test results, yield goals, and product availability. There's also that key... Read More
Yep — it's the start of yet another week, which also means it's time to talk agronomy! On today's Agronomic Monday episode of RealAg Radio, we're going to share some of our favourite episodes of The Agronomists. You'll hear: Horst Bohner of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and Doug Moisey... Read More
Host Shaun Haney has a great lineup for you on today's episode of RealAg Radio. It's Friday, so as you know, we have a RealAg Issues Panel for you, featuring: Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Jeff Nielsen, farmer from Olds, Alta.; and, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com. The group discuss the Conservative leadership, blocked... Read More