Pea leaf weevil is an invasive pest of Western Canada and attacks field peas and faba beans. The larval stage damages nodules on roots of both these crops, which can hinder biological nitrogen fixation happening in those nodules. In this episode of the Pests & Predators podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dr. Meghan…Read More
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Whether you are in a dry or wet part of the country, we are all asking the same thing: how deep do I seed my crop? Do I chase the moisture? How deep is too deep? If I seed in the dust, will the bins really bust? All of these questions, and more, are answered... Read More
It's Monday, so you know what that means: it's time to talk agronomy! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: Shawn Conley, soybean and small grain specialist at University of Wisconsin, Madison, on artificial intelligence in soybeans; Dr. Alan Blaylock joins host Shaun Haney for a Nutrien Smart Nutrition product spotlight; Jeff Wheeler, chief... Read More
As a farmer or rancher, how do you feel about trade with China? China has proposed a new five-year plan title "Insights for Western Canadian Trade." Our guests today, both from Canada West Foundation, are Carlo Dade and Sharon Sun. They join our host Shaun Haney to talk about everything trade-related with China. RealAg LIVE!... Read More
Resistance to Group 2 herbicides has been common and assumed in many cases with kochia in Western Canada for years, but weed survey results show glyphosate (Group 9) resistance in the invasive tumbleweed species has exploded in recent years. In 2013, less than 1 per cent of kochia populations sampled by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada…Read More
This cattle market is something right now, to say the least. Demand has been fantastic — exports are strong, and domestic consumption is there, and yet it's not making its way back to the primary producer in terms of pricing, creating a frustrating situation for feeders. Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says that... Read More
Just like that, another month is done! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: A Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange; Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, with a RealAg Issue's Panel on elections, logistics, and more. As well, Erin Gowriluk of Grain Growers of Canada, and Geoff... Read More
With canola prices where they're at, producers want to hit those optimum yields. There are a few hurdles to overcome this year though, as high fertilizer prices and dry conditions might limit starter fertilizer rates. In this Canola School episode, Kara Oosterhuis is joined by Jack Payne, grow team advisor at Federated Co-operatives Ltd., on…Read More
Plant Response, Inc., a biologicals focused company headquartered at Raleigh, N.C., recently announced its acquisition of WISErg. WISErg is a Seattle-area startup that has created a system for upcycling nutrients from food scraps. The nutrients can then be used in fertilizer and nutrient efficiency products that can enhance plant and soil health. The company has... Read More
A recent poll of Canadians has two clear messages: most do not want an election any time soon, but, if there were an election today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would remain in power. "You can be somewhat dissatisfied with the incumbent, but you have to have an alternative that you feel better about, and right... Read More