From global trade to the Canadian election, today's show is filled with insight and information. The top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; From the World Trade Organization, to growing global subsidies for agriculture, research lead and founder of Agri-Food Economic Systems, Al Mussell, joins the show to talk about a new report on challenges... Read More
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New Holland is out with its Roll-Belt 560 Specialty Crop Plus round baler, and it's packed with features to keep farmers...rolling. Speaking to RealAgriculture's Bern Tobin at the Farm Progress Show, was George Rigdon, New Holland's product marketing manager. "We launched this midway through model year 2019, but it's essentially building off the Roll-Belt 560... Read More
Is frosted corn, toast? It all depends, says Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson, so head on out and start checking those cob shanks! On this week's Wheat Pete's Word, Johnson covers some key cover crop questions, why wheat seed rates might at max right now, and there's some gibberella out there that needs attention. Have a... Read More
One of the big benefits of strip tilling corn is the ability to place fertilizer directly into the berm or strip for greater nutrient efficiency. But as growers rotate out of strip-tilled corn, how can they assess the overall fertility of a field where nutrient placement was concentrated in specific areas? On this edition of... Read More
Excitement is building for Agritechnica — a gigantic farm equipmeent and technology show that only happens every two years in Hannover, Germany. The future-of-farming show covers nearly 98 acres and attracts hundreds of thousands of people. Back again this year will be the RealAgriculture team of RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney and production lead Jason... Read More
First, on this episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney talks about an opinion piece that asks if agriculture is sexy, and if that's even what the industry wants for long-term sustainability. Then, hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; What's going on with the USMCA? Carlo Dade, Canada West Foundation, joins to... Read More
More than success, failure is a great teacher. Still, most people don't want to openly talk about their mistakes and instead focus on what worked well. When it comes to cover crop use in Western Canada, only talking about what worked well won't get us to wide-spread adoption. At the same time, a "that will... Read More
Visual damage to wheat kernels might look cringe-worthy, but it's the damage you can't see that's causing downgrading this harvest season. Jeremy Boychyn, agronomist with the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, says wet harvest weather even before the late September snow storm is negatively impacting falling number — a key measure of milling quality. Some... Read More
Today on RealAg Radio's Agronomic Monday, hear about: Frost events, combining through mud, coming up with a Plan B, spraying after extreme frost, and more with Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson; Learnings on cover crops, and overcoming challenges, with Saskatchewan farmer Kevin Elmy; and From falling number to residue management — the consequences of wet weather... Read More
Dairy milking parlour maker DeLaval has taken a new approach to moving cows efficiently through the milking process. DeLaval's P500 parallel parlour showcases the company's efforts to reduce the size of parlour footprints, making it a strong choice for both new builds and retrofits, says DeLaval market solutions manager Pat Wiltzuis. Last week at the... Read More