Today on RealAg Radio, recorded from Colorado, you'll hear: An update on crop conditions, pork exports, African swine fever, amalgamations, and more, with host Shaun Haney as he covers the top ag news; and, All about lemon yellow and purple corn, soil health, and more with resident agronomist Peter Johnson. Have feedback? Story idea? Send... Read More
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A one-stop-shop header for farmers was on display at Canada's Farm Progress Show this year. The Flex-belt draper on the new 1230 Convio Flex by CLAAS was hard to miss as farmers could taking a close look at it along the shows walkway. "It's a beast out in the field," says Rick Hubrick, corporate territory... Read More
Farming and ranching organizations across western Canada are collaborating with a University of Waterloo research project to better understand producers preferences when it comes to conservation programs. Research lead, Dr. Jeremy Pittman says a big question they're hoping to answer is how they can make both agriculture and species at risk thrive on Canadian landscapes.... Read More
When walking into the Canadian Farm Progress Show from the north entrance, one couldn't miss the display John Deere had this year. For the first time at a Canadian farm show, John Deere showed off its new 2680H high speed disc. Sam Paulson, tillage specialist with John Deere, was nearby to explain why this disc... Read More
Beef markets this week felt the pressure of the Chinese request to suspend beef and pork exports from Canada. "It was a growing market that certainly our sellers of beef were focusing on," says Anne Wasko, of the Gateway Livestock Exchange. "So when you have that close overnight, markets obviously this week have been in... Read More
Today on RealAg Radio you'll hear: Top ag news with Jessika Guse; Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock, with the Beef Market Update; A product spotlight; and, Wrapping up the week with Lyndsey Smith, and a comparison between Beyond Meat and...dog food. Have feedback? Story idea? Send an email to Shaun Haney about the show at... Read More
With poor spring planting conditions across Ontario, many farmers have run out of time to get major crops in the ground and thousands of acres will remain unplanted in 2019. What should farmers do with those acres? We asked Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough and RealAgriculture agronomist... Read More
CanolaPALOOZA is an event held across the Prairies that tackles all things canola agronomy — and more. Covering everything from pre-emergence to post-harvest, marketing, and more, canolaPALOOZA offers three separate days of learning in three provinces. The summer can often be filled with field days and trade shows, so the goal of the event is... Read More