The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) has announced its new board of directors as it adopts a new funding model and board structure with the end of the temporary check-off that followed the end of the Canadian Wheat Board's single desk in 2012. The three prairie province wheat commissions — the Alberta Wheat Commission, the... Read More
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The agriculture community is full of very strong-willed, independent people that excel at what they do. We also take pride in helping each other out. But the fact remains that farmers and ranchers fall short on identifying and discussing the need for help when it comes to mental health. One of our industry's greatest strengths... Read More
In Canada we do not talk about biofuel production like they do in the United States. I attend many farmer meetings across the country and rarely do I hear talk on the agenda or in the hallways about ethanol or biodiesel production in Canada. In the U.S. ethanol production is a major user of the... Read More
Monday's edition of RealAg Radio, hosted by Kelvin Heppner, featuring: Trent Meyer of SeedMaster and Dot Technology Corp describing the DOT Power Platform — the new autonomous multi-use machine they're unveiling this summer. Horst Bohner of OMAFRA on whether rolling soybeans can boost yields Mario Tenuta of the University of Manitoba on nitrogen fertilizer placement... Read More
Most problems around the farm are better prevented than solved, especially when it takes two weeks for the problem to show up. In this Canola School episode, we talk to Tom Wolf with Agrimetrix and Sprayers101.com about the importance of properly cleaning out your sprayer. “There are usually two parts to a cleanout. The first... Read More
With big supplies looming in fall, we've seem some huge movement on the cash market for cattle over the last eight weeks. Going back to early May, bids in Alberta topped out at around 190. This week they were in the low 150s, notes Anne Wasko in this latest Beef Market Update with Shaun Haney.... Read More
Friday's edition of RealAg Radio — listen below or download the podcast Highlights: - big USDA report — bullish for soybeans and wheat — analysis from Matthew Pot - rally in bacon and pork markets has provided some support to beef — Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko ("The best place to put a piece... Read More
When it comes to economic impact, ascochyta — also referred to as mycosphaerella blight — is a serious concern in peas, lentils and chickpeas. In this Pulse School episode, we talk to Nevin Rosaasen, about how to scout for ascochyta, and the importance of timing when it comes to fungicide application. “When you are going... Read More
The rain keeps falling in Ontario and all the water-logged soils make it tough to get a good read on how much nitrogen is available to the province's corn crop. In this edition of RealAgriculture Corn School, agronomist Peter Johnson discusses whether corn acres need supplemental nitrogen and how much they might need. It depends... Read More
When hail hits first trifoliate soybean plants in late June, should you replant? In most situations, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson would give you the 'thumbs down' and tell you those plants are resilient and they'll make a comeback. But the decision really depends on the condition of the plants, says Johnson in the latest episode... Read More