Co-hosts Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner are back for this Wednesday edition of the show. In this episode: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may have a bit of a problem, as the U.S. seems to be lowering corporate taxes while the federal government here is moving in the opposite direction. Syngenta to pay close to $1.5... Read More
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Not all corn fields are created equal. Some will produce higher profits when planted with a fixed ear hybrid, others will benefit from a flex ear hybrid, and some fields will perform best with a bit of both. In this episode of RealAgriculture Corn School, Pride Seeds market agronomist Aaron Stevanus explains the basic difference... Read More
Bayer and FMC Corporation have partnered up to offer a new deal for growers interested in improving cleaver control in their InVigor hybrid canola. With a minimum purchase of 300 acres of any InVigor hybrid, producers can receive a $3 per acre rebate on their first 300 acres of Command herbicide, for a maximum discount... Read More
Negotiators have made some progress on agriculture-related topics during the third round of NAFTA negotiations in Ottawa this week. A full day of discussions on agriculture took place on Tuesday, with more planned for Wednesday. The U.S. introduced a "consolidated text" for agriculture, compiled from the three countries' individual submissions, according to a source who... Read More
Co-hosts Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner are covering the Agricultural BioScience International Conference and North American Free Trade Agreement talks this week, but that doesn't stop them from getting together for this Tuesday edition of the radio show. In today's episode: Top Ag News - NAFTA (and dairy/automobile sectors) in question period, new political poll... Read More
Dairy and supply management have yet to be formally discussed in the renegotiation of NAFTA, with the third round of talks set to wrap up on Wednesday. Canada's chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, indicated over the weekend that he did not expect the U.S. to table any dairy text in Ottawa. That was still the case... Read More
What are the keys to making great corn silage? It's really important to chop the crop at the right time to ensure you get the highest energy level possible," says DuPont Pioneer dairy specialist Martina Pfister. In this episode of the Dairy School, Pfister explains that many farmers chop their silage too early. "You really... Read More
Claas unveiled a few new features for its 2018 Lexion lineup at Farm Progress Show in Illinois last month. "We're continuing to make the machine smarter," says Jeff Gray, product coordinator for Lexion. The changes start with a new grain quality camera, which is mounted on the clean grain elevator, giving the operator a screenshot... Read More
On this Agronomy Monday, co-hosts Kelvin Heppner and Shaun Haney start the discussion on Kelvin's Hot (football) Picks. Currently sitting at 6/9, Kelvin has selected Arizona Cardinals for tonight's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The duo also brings guests into the show, including: Peter Johnson, who gives an update on weather conditions in Ontario and... Read More
AGCO has expanded its Rogator lineup, unveiling and exhibiting its C Series this summer at several farm shows, including the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. The new series features a SmartDrive system, updated cab interior and the new LiquidLogic recirculating plumbing. “With the prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds throughout the country and the introduction of... Read More