In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson talks wheat physiology — it might be cold, but it'll still photosynthesize — oats, changing the language around "recreational" tillage, controlled traffic, and so much more. Also, catch Pete on the most recent episode of The Agronomists, where he's a guest alongside Jeremy Boychyn from Alberta's... Read More
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Did you know that the lead-up to buying a beautiful fresh Christmas tree is actually more important than the time of purchase? As Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association explains, the most important part of their season is actually right before the holidays start. "The harvest is kind of the... Read More
Sustainability can be defined several different ways, but during Syngenta's recent Media Summit, which gives a preview of the company's initiatives and future directions, the company defined the word for themselves and their customers. "It's pretty simple. For us, sustainability means helping farmers do the best job they can to grow the best crop," says... Read More
Just like that, it's December. Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio! On today's show you'll hear: Shirley Brennan, executive director for the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association; Timothy Caulfield, professor of health law and science policy, TV host, and author; Charles Burton of the McDonald-Laurier Institute, on relations with China; and, The top ag news... Read More
In this episode of RealAg LIVE!, Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson gives us the scoop on the used machinery markets in both Canada and the U.S., as well as pricing trends, and even gets in to the more psychological side of online auction sales. Tune in weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite... Read More
You may not swap out wheat and barley varieties as often as some other crops, but making the right selection for a new variety is the most important one when it comes to achieving profitable yield levels. For this episode of The Agronomists, RealAg's Peter Johnson and Jeremy Boychyn, with Alberta's Wheat and Barely Commissions,... Read More
Welcome to this agronomic information-packed Monday episode of RealAg Radio. On today's show you'll hear: Some of the conversation between Jason Deveau and Tom Wolf, from a recent episode of The Agronomists; Pre- and post-emergent herbicide tips for soybeans with Rob Miller of BASF Canada Pulse crop planning with disease management top-of-mind, with Jenn Walker,... Read More
There are no simple answers when dealing with an economic superpower like China. But just because any and all answers will be complicated doesn't mean we shouldn't try to uphold fair and rules-based trade, and human rights. In this LIVE! Q&A, Charles Burton, senior fellow with the MacDonald-Laurier Institute, shares insight into strategies for dealing... Read More
It's U.S. Thanksgiving week, and it felt like a bit of an odd week with the markets being closed on Thursday and partially open on Friday. However, never fear — we've still got the Beef Market Update for you! Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange says that because of the holiday, the U.S. did... Read More
Alberta's agriculture minister says his federal counterpart's proposal to move ahead with changes to AgriStability at the annual agriculture ministers' meeting was "set up to fail." Reforming business risk management, specifically the AgriStability program, was the top item on the agenda heading into the annual federal-provincial-territorial agriculture ministers meeting, which wrapped up with a final... Read More