Two provinces and thousands of kilometres apart, farmers Dean Toews and Mark Brock run surprisingly similar strip-tillage systems. The benefits are similar too, even with substantially different soil types and weather conditions, as these farmers share on this episode of The Agronomists. From lessons learned, to equipment choices and fertility management, learn more about the... Read More
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Covering all the countries and the fertilizers they produce — from Moroccan, Russian, U.S., Canadian, even Belrusian — Josh Linville, of StoneX, extensively covers the fertilizer markets in this RealAg LIVE! Don't forget to tune into RealAg LIVE! every weekday at 3pm E, 1 pm M on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch! SUMMARY Linville graduated... Read More
Welcome to an agronomic Monday show here on RealAg Radio! Thanks for tuning in. On today's show you'll hear: Dr. Bob Nielsen of Purdue University, who recently spoke at the Ontario Agricultural Conference on characteristics of a yield champion; A product spotlight with Alan Blaylock of Nutrien, on starter fertilizer; Nicolas Dubuc of Soucy International,... Read More
Farmers in Alberta will see a significant reduction in their crop insurance premiums for the 2021 growing season. Announced January 25 by the Alberta government and the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), a 20 per cent reduction will save farmers more than $55 million on their crop insurance premiums this year. Minister of Alberta Agriculture... Read More
We know that phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are needed in soybeans to achieve those high yields. But what's the right soil test level of each of these macronutrients, what happens when there's too much or too little, and how does that level affect soybean yield? To answer these questions, RealAg's Bernard Tobin is joined... Read More
What does it mean to be a good leader, really? What does it take to get improve, and how do you measure your progress? Kelly Dobson of LeaderShift Inc. joins Shaun Haney for today's RealAg LIVE! Don't miss a new LIVE! Q&A every weekday at 3 pm E on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch! SUMMARY... Read More
We've reached the end of another week! Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio. On today's show you'll hear a Beef Market Update from Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, as well as an issues panel with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Christina Crowley-Arklie of Crowley-Arklie Strategy. They'll be talking about: The U.S. inauguration;... Read More
We're starting this Beef Market Update off on a positive note: retail demand. Retail sales are looking really strong as we head into the last week (?!) of January — and about a month out of the holiday season, notes Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. As she explains, there is usually a bit... Read More
It’s been more than 30 years since Caterpillar launched the first tracked tractor for farming. A lot has changed since those first basic tracks and under carriages rolled into farm fields. Most of those early tractors were in the 200 to 400 horsepower range. In the past decade however, many of those smaller tractors are... Read More
What can farmers and ranchers expect from President Joe Biden's administration? Tyne Morgan, host and executive producer of the U.S. Farm Report, joins Shaun Haney for a fast-paced, 30 minute conversation covering what to expect from Biden's first 100 days in office, if ad hoc payments will continue, and commentary on Biden's choices for leadership... Read More