A hot, dry growing season has pulse crops charging towards maturity — is it time for a desiccant or pre-harvest pass of glyphosate? Nevin Rosaasen, policy and program specialist for Alberta Pulse Growers, says that accurately staging a pulse crop, in this case lentils, is incredibly important to ensure farmers aren't losing yield, crop quality,... Read More
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Today on RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney, you'll hear: A monologue on the top ag news; Jonathon Driedger of FarmLink Canada on the Grain World crop tour; Sarah Foster of 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. as they celebrate 30 years; and Former ag minister and Saskatchewan member of parliament Gerry Ritz talks about the 7th... Read More
Grasshoppers have proven to love Manitoba soybeans this season, and producers are starting to get anxious. With harvest approaching, it's important to know the difference between grasshoppers that are pests and which ones aren't, and to keep an eye on the pre-harvest intervals on products if a grower decides it's economical to spray. As John... Read More
Unless you're someone who has a soil pit dug on the farm, it's rare to see more than the top few inches of soil. But what exists below has a significant impact on what happens above, and the better we understand the characteristics of our soil, the better we can manage its potential and limitations.... Read More
Part of the attraction of strip till corn is the ability to cultivate strips in the fall and place fertilizer. It makes for less work in the spring when the field work window is compressed. Those fall strips in heavier soil also help warm the planting zone. But what about fertility — how does corn... Read More
It's another "interesting, interesting" show, with host Shaun Haney. Hear from: RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith with the top ag news of the day; Patrick Suppes, Nexus BioAg, is on for a product spotlight on inoculants; Chuck Penner, LeftField Commodity Research, talks canola oil exports to China after; and Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, joins... Read More
The dog days of summer are upon us, and even though the Ontario corn crop started off late, warm weather is moving the crop forward...straight into silking and prime gibberella infection season. In this week's Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson tackles the toughest agronomy questions of the week, plus celebrates a milestone, and has... Read More
While it may not be the highest acreage crop, rye —in all its forms — has increased in popularity as a crop rotation option for many farmers. Whether it's for feed, spirits, or cover cropping, rye is a multi-faceted crop. With the increase in interest comes advancements in breeding, and RealAgriculture's Kara Oosterhuis caught up... Read More
Illinois-based Precision Planting has a different model than most equipment manufacturers. It aims to improve farmers' planting, liquid application, and harvest operations by focusing on upgrading, rather than replacing, equipment. Northwest region manager Matt Grove was in Saskatchewan for Ag in Motion, where the company showcased a few of their products in the Ready Row... Read More
In today's episode of the show, you'll hear: Top ag news with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith; Lyndsey and Shaun challenge each other in a low-stakes, high-fun game of Buying or Selling; Javier Preciado Patiño with eFarmNews joins Shaun to talk about agriculture in Argentina; and Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer discusses what's going on between U.S.... Read More