When it comes to market access woes, the pulse industry has had its share. India "It was 2004 when India introduced some issues around stem and bulb nematode – so that's fifteen years we've been working with India trying to get that issue resolved," says Gordon Bacon, CEO of Pulse Canada. "And of course India's... Read More
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From early frost to widespread drought, farmer Cherilyn Nagel's crop potential is far from "hitting it out of the park," and beyond that, she has further external stress. "Everything that we grow is destined for an export market," says Nagel. "And that's always been the case, there's nothing new about that, but now more than... Read More
Canada's Farm Progress Show (CFPS) is well underway, and, with it, a much-needed rain for southern Saskatchewan, where crops are struggling. "Probably the first thing that I've seen in a long time is our first seeded crops are actually our worst looking crops, and our last seeded crops look fantastic," says Decisive Farming's Garth Donald,... Read More
It's a special show today, with RealAg Radio recording at Canada's Farm Progress Show in Regina, SK. Today on the show you'll hear: Top Ag News with Jessika Guse; A farmer panel with Rob Stone, Günter Jochum, and Scotty Heps discussing crop progress; farm show dress codes; drought stress; frozen canola and flea beetles; spraying;... Read More
While Ontario struggles to dry out, the lucky ones in Western Canada are rejoicing in some meaningful rainfall. It's been a week of planting, watching weeds grow, and haying in some parts of Ontario, too. What does a little rain mean for Western Canada? Possibly more nitrogen. What do cool temperatures mean for corn in... Read More
Contour drainage can sure draw a crowd. More than 400 people travelled to a drainage innovation field day last weekend at the Huronview Demonstration Farm at Clinton, Ont. The stars of the show were new contour and controlled tile drainage systems with surface drainage terraces. These systems will provide research insights on how these systems... Read More
Today on the RealAg Radio show, you'll hear: A shoutout to our Mind Your Farm Business podcast; The latest in top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; Saskatchewan farmer and speaker Kristjan Hebert discusses the importance of identifying risk and having an action plan; and Agricultural economist Brent Gloy speaks on margin compression. Have feedback?... Read More
Devin Dreeshan, Alberta's newest Agriculture and Forestry minister and representative for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, has started the role at a time when not only are farmers busy in the fields, but the forest fire season is also in full swing. Dreeshan was recently featured on RealAg Radio to talk about what's front and centre for his... Read More
Ontario's cool spring is having a huge impact on the soil release of nitrogen. RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says he's seen the impact on the wheat crop already, and growers will have to keep a sharp eye on nitrogen soil tests to ensure they're meeting the needs of the growing corn crop. In this Corn... Read More
Parts of the Prairies have received decent rainfall recently, though some areas are still waiting on even a drop. For those who were blessed with a little moisture, if you're wondering whether or not to top up nitrogen on the wheat crop, listen up. Peter Johnson, agronomist for RealAgriculture, says that for those that backed... Read More