A word that continues to surface when carbon offsets come up is permanence. The idea that longevity in the practices implemented in order to generate or claim carbon offsets needs to be defined. Dr. Mario Tenuta, professor of applied soil ecology in the department of soil science at University of Manitoba, says that it's a... Read More
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Moisture availability is the key to getting soybeans off to a good start; they need it to germinate properly and emerge. But how deep should you plant to tap into the moisture the seed needs for strong plant stands and high yields? On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…Read More
The Government of Ontario released its provincial budget Wednesday, with a big spend on internet and broadband expansion for the province, including rural areas. The announcement of $2.8 billion for expanded broadband will bring the total that Ontario has committed to broadband expansion over $4 billion, with a commitment to connect the entire province by... Read More
Herbicide resistance is unfortunately on farmers' radars lately. Crop diseases becoming resistant to existing fungicides is thankfully not super common, but fungicide resistance has and will happen. To discuss how resistance develops, best management practices to avoid it, and which chemistries are most at risk, RealAg LIVE! host Shaun Haney is joined by Colleen Redlick... Read More
We're not sure how it's already Wednesday this week, but thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio, no matter what day it is! Today's show is a virtual on-location with Alliance Seed! On the show, you'll hear: Brett Anderson of AccuWeather with a weather forecast update for both the East and the West; Jim Bagshaw of... Read More
Yes, #plant21 is happening! Ontario farmers are getting in the field planting sugar beets, alfalfa, spring cereals, and even a bit of soybean prep is happening. In this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson is talking snow mold in winter wheat, frost seeding, and spongy soils. Listen on for answers to so many... Read More
When there wasn't a lot of rain in the fall, and even less precipitation in the winter, dry seeding conditions are a concern. The choice between chasing moisture or waiting for a rain to seed can be daunting. Allison McLellan, technical service specialist with BASF, joins Kara Oosterhuis for this Canola School episode about tips…Read More
Will it be a cold or warm spring? How much moisture can we expect? It's helpful to know what's in the longer-term forecast to be able to plan the spring field-work accordingly. Brett Anderson of AccuWeather joins guest host Lyndsey Smith for today's RealAg LIVE! RealAg LIVE! streams every weekday at 3 pm E on... Read More
Will there be any precipitation headed our way? Is an early spring frost event coming? These are the weather-related questions that seem to be on everybody's mind in the west. Brett Anderson of AccuWeather joins guest host Lyndsey Smith for today's RealAg LIVE! focused on weather trends heading in to the seeding season. RealAg LIVE!... Read More
Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Today's show is a virtual on-location brought to you by Syngenta Canada and Saltro! On today's show you'll hear: Dr. Mario Tenuta of the University of Manitoba, who'll talk about how permanence will apply to carbon sequestration; Abhi Deora of Syngenta joins us for a... Read More