FarmTech day two is has been filled with lots of intriguing discussions. For today's RealAg Radio show, host Shaun Haney is live from the RealAg Lounge in the middle of hall E, if you haven't already, be sure to swing by and say hello to the crew. Guests on today's show include: Jessika Guse with... Read More
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Can we officially call it the dead of winter? Extremely cold temperatures across most of Canada have most everyone hunkering down and dreaming of warmer temps and a return of the growing season. Winter is also a time to learn, and Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson is here to answer your production questions, concerns, and challenges.... Read More
New Holland is very excited about its precision air drill line up, having put a tremendous amount of effort into the design, engineering, and also the agronomic implications of this equipment. Will these drills give the seed the best start possible? By putting the agronomic considerations at the forefront of the design and testing, New... Read More
Being a great communicator is not as simple in today's world 0f instant feedback, quick judgement, and varying platforms to connect. As agriculture attempts to better connect with consumers, the challenge to penetrate and make a difference is highly difficult. At FarmTech this year, the opening keynote speaker, Jay Baer, attempted to unpack the opportunities... Read More
It's day one at FarmTech held at Edmonton, Alta., and it sure is a busy one. The RealAg Radio show is live at the RealAg Lounge found right in the middle of Hall E. Be sure if you're at the show to come by and say hello. For today's episode, guests include: Jessika Guse with... Read More
What's a trip to Edmonton without RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney giving a little dig to the Edmonton Oilers? We're going to start the week off with a great show that will feature: Top ag news without Jessika Guse as she's traveling up to Edmonton for FarmTech; Glenda Clezy, of FCL, explains her point of... Read More
In the never-ending quest to buy acres, oats have given many growers something to smile about. Current prices are strong, and the dry weather bias has pushed Manitoba yields into the 170 and 190 bushel range on some fields. Still, oats can be a tough sell for some — prices are volatile (with a much... Read More
Should I or shouldn't I plant soybeans this spring? This is a question on the minds of many farmers as we head into spring of 2019. For a few years, it looked like soybeans were going to take over many acres across the southern Prairies, but a couple of bad years for soybeans have caused... Read More
Things are looking up for the barley market. That's the message from the SaskBarley annual general meeting held recently during CropSphere at Saskatoon, Sask. "I think the industry has never been stronger. We're seeing huge exports on the feed side going into China, we're strengthening in the malt side, both domestically and globally, and we've... Read More
When it comes to planting corn into cover crops, cereal rye is a popular option for Ontario growers. It's also a top choice for Illinois growers, says Crop-Tech agronomist Ken Ferrie who shared cover crop strategies at the CropSmart 2019 conference held earlier this month at Kitchener, Ont. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School,... Read More