Fertilizer prices can vary widely depending on supplier, location, and time of year, making it difficult for farmers to compare options and secure the best deal. ClearCost aims to simplify that process by bringing multiple fertilizer dealers together in one place. Speaking at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Keith Busch of ClearCost... Read More
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New Holland’s new T7 tractor series features the most powerful and fastest T7 tractors the manufacturer has brought to market. The new series was seen for the first time in North America at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, after debuting at Agritechnica in Germany last fall. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin, Alex Berwager, livestock... Read More
Uniform emergence has long been a cornerstone of maximizing corn yield, but new planter technology is taking seed placement one step further—by controlling how each kernel lands in the seed trench. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Caleb Stuber of Precision Planting to discuss the company’s newly launched... Read More
Discussions around mental health, resiliency, and navigating workplace challenges drew strong interest at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference at Calgary, Alta. last week, highlighting how conversations around women’s roles in the industry have continued to evolve. For Iris Meck of Iris Meck Communications and Farms.com, that shift reflects decades of change. Meck has worked... Read More
When it comes to weed control, the strategy of starting clean and staying clean is becoming even more important as weed scientists gain a greater understanding of just how early crops can sense the presence of weed competition. In this interview, RealAgriculture’s Peter Johnson speaks with Dr. Clarence Swanton, professor emeritus at the University of... Read More
As the Corn Belt expands north and west, what can long-term weather trends tell us about the future of wheat production the Northern Plains and Western Canada? For this Wheat School episode, Jochum Wiersma, small grains specialist with the University of Minnesota, shares what he's learned analyzing historical weather and crop data to better understand... Read More
Rising fertilizer costs and concerns about nutrient efficiency are helping drive rapid adoption of new phosphorus technologies. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, Phospholutions highlighted a major milestone for its RhizoSorb technology: more than one million commercial acres treated in 2025, just two years after the product entered the market. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught... Read More
Fendt used Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, to showcase its fifth-generation 800 Vario tractor, a completely redesigned machine aimed at delivering more efficiency, power, and operator comfort in the mid- to high-horsepower segment. RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Fendt senior marketing product specialist Blake Bullinger on the show floor to walk through the... Read More
Vaderstad is rolling out several software updates for its air seeder systems ahead of the 2026 seeding season, with a focus on making field operations easier and more intuitive for operators. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Nick Garchinski of Vaderstad outlined three key updates growers can expect to... Read More
In the ongoing battle against herbicide-resistant weeds, stories of success are often hard to find. However, North Dakota has achieved a rare victory against one of the most problematic weeds in North America: Palmer amaranth. Speaking at the CropConnect conference in Winnipeg last month, Brian Jenks, weed scientist with North Dakota State University, shared the... Read More