Leveraging a loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the province of Alberta and eight southern irrigation districts will pony up over $400 million for new irrigation projects. A 50 per cent commitment from the federally-backed bank will cover off the remaining $407 million, for a total funding of $815 million for new reservoirs, enhancements to... Read More
Category: Podcasts
It's Farmer Rapid Fire day on RealAg Radio, which means we are going to talk to farmers from coast-to-coast, to see where they're at in their fall season! On today's panel, you'll hear: John Kowalchuk of Rumsey, Alta.; Jim Hale of Lancer, Sask.; Tyler Bartmanovich of Macdonald, Man.; Eric Dietrich of Lucan Biddulph, Ont.; and... Read More
If you're a podcast listener, you may have heard of the SharkFarmer podcast with today's LIVE guest Rob Sharkey. Not only does he host a podcast, though, but he also has a radio and tv show and farms southwest of Chicago, Illinois. Oh, and you've probably seen him on Twitter, where he got his start,... Read More
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
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