In this episode of The Word, host Peter Johnson takes us through plot data, the corn conundrum, whacking weeds and specific questions all the way from wheat to fertilizer salt injury. 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... Read More
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Host Shaun Haney says we are better as an industry when we genuinely try to understand other points of view. Hosting once again from Las Vegas, Nevada, Haney covers: Top Ag News (as always) with Kelvin Heppner. DEF winter storage considerations. Chip Flory, host Market Rally - All things markets — corn, soybeans, and the... Read More
Canada has a stellar grain safety record and reputation, but the president of Cereals Canada believes there needs to be more awareness of one specific mycotoxin that can show up after the crop is in the bin: ochratoxin A, or OTA. OTA is a potent toxin produced by fungus in storage. It's considered to be…Read More
Another day, another broadcast from Las Vegas. Host Shaun Haney is down south for Farm Journal's MILK Business Conference. In today's show: An update on the conference - hot topics like immigration and labour. Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer on all things trade, U.S. politics, and why tax reform is so critical for the Trump... Read More
From the land of casinos, cheap beer and all the food you can possibly eat, Shaun Haney hosts today's show/podcast from Las Vegas, where he's attending Farm Journal's MILK Business Conference. Highlights: Weekend college football recap Doug Porter, chief economist for BMO, joins Kelvin Heppner to discusses the slowdown in the Canadian economy, where the... Read More
You've just finished combining a corn field and you want to know how much organic matter all that corn residue will contribute to your soil. RealAgriculture's agronomist Peter Johnson tackles that question on our latest Corn School episode. Unfortunately, as Johnson explains, all those stalks and cobs won’t have much of an impact. When it…Read More
It's just a little dirt or grease and a bit of sunlight, how much harm can it do? When it comes to pulling strength, the elements can take a toll on the ability of tow straps to do their two-part job — to not break and to minimize the risk of human injury when pulling... Read More
Host Shaun Haney starts off the conversation today with a nod to the diversity of consumers, and a head-shake to falling snow. Then: Top Ag News - October job numbers better than expected; Wall Street poll on potential for U.S. to withdraw from North American Free Trade Agreement; new United Conservative Party leader names ag... Read More
How often do you stop and take time to evaluate how well your farm business is performing? And how do you determine whether an area of the business is performing well or needing improvement? The first step in benchmarking a farm's financial performance is to compare it to itself, to understand historical performance. From there,... Read More
Well, the last inning was played in the World Series, and the snow has fallen in western Canada. Host Shaun Haney reflects on the abrupt changes, after a hasty trip to New York City. Then, in the show: Top Ag News - U.S. President Donald Trump back to talking tough on trade deals; optimism around... Read More