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
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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
Today on the show: Meghan Vankosky, an entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, explains what to look for when you sweep your crop; Dennis Lange, pulse and soybean production specialist with Manitoba Agriculture describes how to evaluate your soybean stand; and, Resident agronomist, Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson, is in to answer all your agronomic questions.... Read More
Your soybeans likely well-emerged in Manitoba, which means it's time to take a look at stand establishment. This can sometimes be an overwhelming task when you are dealing with a few acres. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Kara Oosterhuis talks to Dennis Lange, who is the industry development specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, about... Read More
While agriculture plastics were not mentioned in the federal government's recent pledge to ban single-use plastics, the pre-campaign promise certainly has many asking if ag plastics, such as twine, bale wrap, and grain bags, might end up being impacted. According to Christina Seidel, executive director of the Recycling Council of Alberta, the federal government's direction... Read More
From finger meat to tendons, cow stomach to bone marrow, there are products beyond burgers, steaks, and roasts that offer unique and exciting culinary experiences. And it just so happens the popularity in these cuts is growing here in Canada. According to Duane Ellard, Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence, approximately 25 per cent of the... Read More
At the 106th Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association annual general meeting, Gateway Livestock Exchange's Anne Wasko presented on the current situation in the beef markets. The theme of the two-day convention was Strategies for Success, and in this episode of the RealAgriculture Beef Market Update, Wasko goes over just that. She says the biggest topic she's... Read More
After ice blocked many ships from reaching ports in April, the latest numbers show that cargo shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway rebounded in May. According to The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, shipments from March 22 to May 31 totalled 8.3 million metric tons, equaling last year’s performance. Tim Heney, CEO of Thunder Bay... Read More
Today on the show: Top ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; A beef market update with Gateway Livestock's Anne Wasko; Devin Dreeshen, Alberta's Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, on issues impacting agriculture in the province; and Tim Heney, CEO of the Thunder Bay Port Authority on western grain moving east on its way to overseas... Read More
The numbers are out, and according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' May ag tractor and combine report, equipment sales could be much better. Canada "We're kind of disappointed with the latest Canadian ag tractor and combine reports," says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Curt Blades. "We've started seeing softness across all the categories that... Read More