We've made it to Wednesday — it's all downhill from here! On today's episode of RealAg Radio, you'll hear: Mark Hemmes of Quorum Corporation on how COVID-19 is impacting rail movement throughout the country; Leah Olson, newly appointed CEO of the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), on why she took the role, why she is... Read More
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If there's one thing farmers should understand, it's biosecurity — and yet, somehow there are many who aren't taking the physical distancing protocol seriously. Wheat Pete, for one, is having none of it. Of course, the host of Wheat Pete's Word, Peter Johnson, only spend a little bit of time on that topic for this... Read More
If you haven't prepped your planter for 2020, there's still time to get the job done. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Kearney Planters service manager Shaun Dilliott walks us around a typical corn planter and offers tips on key areas where growers should focus maintenance efforts. The frame segment is the first stop.... Read More
Agronomically speaking, soil compaction is — and should be —at the forefront of farmers' minds. RealAgriculture's resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson isn't new to speaking on or dealing with the topic, but as the years go on, there seems to be more solutions to dealing with compaction as we understand it more. The need... Read More
We've got a great lineup for you on today's episode of RealAg Radio! You'll hear: Today's top ag news stories with host Shaun Haney; Michael Hoffort, CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC), regarding yesterday's announcement on the FCC loan portfolio, and a breakdown on what that program looks like; Al Mussel, research lead with Agri-Food... Read More
With 20 years of teaching and research achieved, Don Flaten says it's time to retire. It's a retirement well earned, as the soil scientist with the University of Manitoba has taught over a thousand students the ins and outs of soil, its importance, and revealed to many the complexity of nutrient interactions. Flaten has also... Read More
When Massey Ferguson rolled out its 8700S Series tractors in 2019, AGCO had hoped the 270 to 400 Hp tractors would find a fit across a range of farming operations. One year later, the tractors have proven a versatile and productive fit for everything from pulling planters and grain carts to powering manure applicators to... Read More
We hope everyone had a great weekend — whether you used it for some quiet time or time to catch up on some projects around the farm. It's Monday, so that of course means on today's show we'll be tackling all things agronomy! You'll hear: Allison Friesen, technical marketing manager with BASF, on seed treatments... Read More
Regenerative, restorative, and climate-smart agriculture — they're all terms with roots firmly planted in farmers' commitment to improving soil heath. Farmers who subscribe to these philosophies typically commit to five core practices: minimizing soil disturbance, maximizing soil diversity, keeping soil covered, maintaining living roots year-round, and integrating livestock. But how quickly should farmers be integrating... Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced additional support for farmers and farm businesses, following last week's announcement of $82 billion in various spending measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Parliament will reconvene March 24, 2020, to pass emergency legislation for these previously announced measures, and to release $5 billion in additional lending capacity through... Read More