The 2018 Ontario soybean crop is one for the record books, but you never would have predicted that back in July when much of the crop was desperate for rain. Not only did the 2018 Ontario crop set a record yield average at 54 bu/ac, it smashed the previous record of 48.3 set in 2012... Read More
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Shopping days are winding down, are you ready for Christmas time? RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney attempts to go to the mall and well... listen to his thoughts on what the local mall was like. News with Jessika Guse features: Another two cases of African Swine Fever found in China Canola markets fluctuate due to... Read More
Intercropping has become a hot topic at a lot of farm shows and workshops lately. One particular conference that stood out, was the inaugural intercropping workshop held at Brandon, Man. The workshop was put on by the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative, the Manitoba government, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, and the Manitoba Organic Association. Lana... Read More
What's the most important agronomic resource Ontario farmers could hold in their possession? How about the new Soil Fertility Handbook? You'll hear all about it on this episode of the RealAg Bookclub podcast as handbook editor, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soil fertility specialist Jake Munroe, tells us why there should be... Read More
Rest and refocus are key to going forward with your fitness plan now that harvest is over. With work slowing down a bit, it's easy to get out of a fitness routine, but not to worry because with a little effort and planning, you'll be back in the saddle in no time. Fit Farmer co-host... Read More
There is constant talk about farmer-led commodity groups joining together to increase efficiencies. The farm groups in Manitoba are working on it, the Grain Farmers of Ontario have done something about it, and now so have the commissions for Alberta Barley (ABC) and Alberta Wheat (AWC). Alberta Barley has been hosting the Barley Summit in... Read More
It's the favourite day of the week for many people, and for today's RealAg Radio show we have just the a treat to make it even better! It's been a while since there's been a RealAgriculture Panel but the entire editorial team will be here today. RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney, brings on Lyndsey Smith,... Read More
For today's RealAg Radio show, guests include: News with Guse — RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney and Jessika Guse have all your top ag news stories of the day including soybean sales, large amount of opioid use found in smaller sized towns, potato productions is down, and a new grain elevator is being built just... Read More
There are many challenges that have the potential to dash the business plans and hopes of farmers —from trade agreements, to climate change, and primary risks. Strong government policy is part of the solution. Helping shape effective policy will be one of Dr. Alan Ker's goals as he assumes the newly-created Research Chair in Agriculture... Read More
It's nearly Christmas and finally — finally! — corn harvest is done for many, but there are actually many acres of soybeans still yet to be harvested in Ontario. Could soybean seeding be impacted? It's quite possible given some fields that are still left out are seed crops. Peter Johnson, host of Wheat Pete's Word,... Read More