U.S. farmers grew a record soybean crop in 2016, South American farmers are harvesting a record crop, and big soybean acres are expected in North America in 2017, yet somehow soybean prices have remained relatively strong to start 2017. "We're about a buck a bushel above where we were at the fall lows, which is... Read More
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It's agronomy Monday here on RealAg Radio, as we discuss how to make mixed farming work, abnormally large differences between germ and vigour numbers on seed tests, how soybean plants sense neighbouring weeds before they emerge, and some reminders if you're looking at planting RR1 off-patent soybean seed. We also explore the latest developments surrounding... Read More
With seeding just two months away, Canada's pulse crop industry is in limbo, facing the threat of not having access to its largest export market as of the end of March. India's government says it will not extend a derogation (or an exemption) allowing pulses from Canada to be fumigated with methyl bromide upon arrival,... Read More
Shaun and Kelvin discuss the latest on the dilemma with pulse exports to India, USDA ag outlook estimates, Glencore's renewed interest in grain handling, why dozens of Somali asylum-seekers are walking into Canada in the southern Manitoba farm community of Emerson and more. Glen Blahey of the Canadian Ag Safety Association chats with Kelvin about... Read More
The tough harvest conditions on the prairies last fall were unforeseen when planning began for Canada's first grain entrapment awareness and training program, but the launch of "BeGrainSafe" has turned out to be incredibly timely. "Out-of-condition grain is a major contributor to grain entrapment situations, as well as other types of injuries and illness. We... Read More
Canadian peas and lentils destined for India are facing a potential hurdle, the USDA's annual outlook conference kicks off in Washington, and new rail legislation is expected in Ottawa in the next few weeks — Shaun and Kelvin break down the latest ag news on today's show. Also the AgNerds segment returns! Guests include Peter... Read More
With unharvested crop still in the field and saturated soils in many areas, some helpful weather could be on the way for Western Canada this spring, says Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. "The spring bias is tilted toward a little less precipitation and a slight warmer bias," he says in the video below, filmed... Read More
If new rail legislation the federal government promised to introduce this spring is to be passed before the end of the session in June, it will have to be tabled soon. "One would imagine with the legislative calendar, it's going to be have to be in the next several weeks," says Steve Pratte, rail policy... Read More
A&W ads, Canada's top lobbyists, drainage, farm groups talking about joining forces & more — it's all in today's edition of RealAg Radio. Guests include Steve Gillis of Rocky Mountain Equipment discussing water management on our weekly Rocky Talk episode; Kelly Dobson of Dobson Lead on the discussions that are taking place between Manitoba farm... Read More
Can it be? Has #plant17 really started already? Well, for at least a few farmers in the southern climes of Ontario are rolling out to frost seed oats (the temp is in the teens today!), and that's where we begin this week's Wheat Pete's Word. Yes, planting oats in February can work, explains your host... Read More