We know you're just itching to get into the field, and there's a light at the end of this tunnel! We're starting to get more sunny days and that can provide 11 degrees of temperature difference, according to our curious host. In this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, Peter Johnson covers manure questions of all... Read More
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The continued growth of wild pig populations in Western Canada has Ontario regulators working to identify the extent of the problem in the province, and root out the invasive animals before populations establish. Wild pigs are defined as pigs that are not contained and can be found outside fences, says Bree Walpole, a senior policy... Read More
First off, predictive soil mapping takes the information from the soil surveys in the 80s and 90s that were limited by technology, and improves the resolution of the generated maps and overlays polygons digitally, that contain more soil information. "Instead of knowing each polygon has three or four different soil types, you actually have an... Read More
If the ground is fit, it's time to roll into the field. But what if it's March in Alberta? For this RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney is joined by resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, for a lively Q&A tackling ultra early seeding, fungicide timing tips, irrigation advancements, and more! RealAg LIVE! streams every weekday... Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today's show you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Eric Snodgrass, senior atmospheric scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions; Mike Pasztor, vegetable and cash crop farmer from Ontario, on issues not having seasonal or temporary foreign workers; and John Guelly,... Read More
For this episode of The Agronomists, we're hanging in Alberta with two crop experts. Yes, it's cold. It's dark. But we're going to have fun! From seed to seedling, the early window of crop establishment is your one chance to set up the crop for success. Joining host Lyndsey Smith for this discussion are Kelly... Read More
John Guelly, also known as "Mr. Clubroot" across the prairies, has dedicated the last six years of his time to the Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC), and that time has now come to an end. The outgoing Region 5 director spent time on a variety of committees for ACPC, including chair of the research committee,... Read More
Welcome to a new week of RealAg Radio! We hope wherever you are spending today, you stay warm. On today's agronomic Monday show, you'll hear from: Tom Wolf of Sprayers 101 and AgriMetrix, on reducing spray waste; Bill MacDonald of Niagara College, on cannabis agronomy; An interview from a while back featuring Mark Foster and... Read More
There are few things as popular for farmers to discuss than the weather. While it's still too early in the year to get a solid handle on spring trends, there are some fascinating weather patterns at play. To translate all the temperature, wind, moisture, and weather flows, we go to Eric Snodgrass, senior atmospheric scientist... Read More
Each year, Canadian farms and orchards grow an abundance of fruit and vegetables for both local and export markets. From peaches and pears, to broccoli and asparagus, to processing tomatoes and cucumbers, Canada's horticultural industry plays a vital role in producing local, fresh food for millions. Many of these farms employ seasonal workers, temporary foreign... Read More