Tissue testing is often viewed as a reactive tool when problems are observed in a field, but it can be a proactive part of a broader strategy to maximize yields. In this Soybean School episode, we're joined by Chase Austvold of Lallemand Plant Care in a southern Manitoba soybean field to discuss how tissue sampling... Read More
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Weed resistance poses a significant challenge to North American agriculture, with over 65 weed species globally now resistant to herbicides, of which more than 20 are found in Canada and the U.S. alone. Some of these species are resistant to multiple herbicide groups, too. In the U.S. Corn Belt, glyphosate-resistant waterhemp can reduce soybean yields... Read More
Kody Blois, newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, says that he's focused on reducing red tape for all Canadians, but especially for the agriculture sector In this segment from Friday's RealAg Radio show, Blois outlines key priorities he’s advancing in his new role. As co-chair of the Liberal caucus’s economic growth group,... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Vervaet of Canadian Oilseed Processors Association on the U.S.'s decision on RVOs and RIN values; and, Jody Lawrence of Strategic Trading Advisors on corn and wheat markets. Haney also discusses this year's inductees to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of... Read More
On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: What Kody Blois as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister means for Ag; Understanding the significance of Bill C-202; and, The finding of bovine TB in Manitoba. In segment... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio featuring this week's Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. On today's show, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Luke Fisher of Brookfield, N.S.; Rob Stone of Davidson, Sask.; Jason James of Drumheller Alta., and; Pioneer... Read More
When growing corn in a strip-tilled field, many growers walk a fine line as they look to target optimum nitrogen rates to push yield while also precisely placing the nutrient within the strip to avoid crop burn. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) corn specialist Ben... Read More
A record U.S. corn yield may be in the cards this year, but how markets use this potential depends on more than just acres and agronomy. Farmers are eyeing 96 million acres of corn and near-decade-best crop ratings heading into pollination, and that could damper the top-end of price potential unless something gives on weather... Read More
A new proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase renewable fuel volume obligations (RVOs) is sending ripples through North America’s oilseed markets. While the jump to 5.6 billion gallons by 2026 exceeded industry expectations, it comes with a significant caveat for Canadian canola. In this RealAg Radio interview, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Vervaet of COPA on how the RVO levels announced last week impact the canola industry; Senator Rob Black on Bill S-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection; and, Jody Lawrence of Strategic... Read More