In this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson takes us through questions around corn, big wind, soil testing, fall fertility, wheat, alfalfa and red clover. Have a question you’d like Johnson to address? Or some yield results to send in? Leave him a message at 1-888-746-3311, send him a tweet (@wheatpete), or email him... Read More
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After testing over the past year, The Climate Corporation has announced the launch of its Climate FieldView ag data platform in Western Canada for the 2018 growing season. “We're really excited to be able to make this announcement. It's come from a lot of hard work, as well as making sure we understand farmers needs... Read More
We're celebrating today. It's been over a year since we announced the launch of our radio show, and today marks the anniversary of our first episode! If that's not a reason for cake, we're not sure what is. Today on the show: Top Ag Stories - Fiscal Update Day in Canada; Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association... Read More
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient in farming, but it has also received a lot of negative attention for the impact it can have on water quality. If we consider the path of a single phosphorus molecule, it probably originates in a rock formation in the U.S. or North Africa. From there it becomes fertilizer and... Read More
To start, a reminder that today is the last day to register for our hockey pool. And, while you're in the competitive mindset, we've launched a contest for ten tickets to BeefTech in Edmonton. Okay, today is Agronomic Monday. On the show: Top Ag News - Alberta Agriculture's provincial crop report; wildfires resulting in the... Read More
Every week, there are mountains of global economic data to shuffle through. The past week's info has Farm Credit Canada's vice president and chief agricultural economist, JP Gervais, thinking about the direction of China's economy. "If we just focus on China, economic growth of 6.7 percent — that's actually pretty strong," says Gervais, referring to... Read More
A quick reminder from host Shaun Haney, as he starts off the show: the RealAg Hockey Pool deadline is coming up on October 23. Get your team in today. Also in today's episode: Top Ag News - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encouraging Premiers to continue a "charm offensive" on trade talks, U.S. politicians talking... Read More
RealAg's Shaun Haney had the chance to be the guest host on AgriTalk, the leading U.S. agriculture radio program, filling in for Mike Adams on Thursday. With all the issues surrounding NAFTA, it was an opportunity for the American audience to hear the issues and opinions through a Canadian lens. Find other episodes of Agritalk... Read More
Today's episode of the show begins with host Shaun Haney sharing some feedback from farmers on whether or not Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland is dropping the ball on North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Also in the show: Top Ag News - Young rancher James Hargrave loses his life in firefighting efforts, Finance... Read More
For OMAFRA weed specialist Mike Cowbrough there are three fundamentals when it comes to weed control in soybeans. The first thing growers need to remember is weeds that emerge before and with the crop have the greatest yield impact. Number two on his list is the need to keep the crop weed-free up to the... Read More