Rainfall during the growing season is often a major determinant in how severe phytophthora root rot is in soybeans, but there are several tools growers can deploy to build a strong defence against the underground yield robber, including genetic resistance. As soybean harvest winds up in Western Canada, and attention shifts to choosing varieties to... Read More
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There's a market rally happening, but it's harvest. What in the tarnation is going on with the grain markets? For that answer, we go to Jonathon Driedger of Leftfield Commodity Research, for this LIVE! Q&A. Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite social media channel — Facebook, Twitter,... Read More
With a blink of an eye, we're somehow at October 7. We hope wherever you are, the harvest season is progressing for you well — and hopefully finishing up! On today's show, you'll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Tom Hance of the U.S. Canola Association, on some... Read More
Did September feel a little cool? Well, that's because it was. Not that the month was that cold, but it was cool enough, and cool enough on consecutive days that the Ontario corn crop is taking for-ev-er to dry down. In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson tackles some recent questions, offers encouragement,... Read More
According to weather experts, the Prairies are in for a long fall and good remaining harvest weather. It's the perfect opportunity for fall field work, and it's also good time to go out and take stock of what's happening in your fields. "This fall gives us an opportunity we haven't had in the past, without... Read More
It’s time for Day 7 of the virtual Ontario Diagnostic Days! In this episode, we're talking management strategies for soybeans and corn — everything from planter setup, to replant decisions, and residue management. First up, is Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean specialist Horst Bohner as he sets up to plant... Read More
In guest host Kara Oosterhuis' hot seat today is Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Gregory Sekulic! Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite social media channel — Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, or Youtube! SUMMARY The four Rs when it comes to fertilizer: right place, right rate, right time,... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, let's get right into it shall we? Today's show includes: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; We'll hear from Steve Denys of Maizex Seeds, for a product spotlight; A portion of Shaun Haney's LIVE segment with Jim Wiesemeyer... Read More
The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) has written a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump asking that he encourage the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish "pathways for renewable diesel derived from canola oil to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) as 'advanced biofuel' under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program." The letter, dated September 30, 2020,... Read More
Would a re-elected Donald Trump switch up the ag leadership in the country? Would Joe Biden as president stay the course with ad hoc support payments? We're talking U.S. politics with Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer, for those discussions and more. Don't miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite... Read More