With tight planting windows and unpredictable spring conditions, getting crops off to a strong start is critical for Canadian growers. That’s where seed treatments and seed care innovation play a central role, says Ravi Ramachandran, head of R&D for crop protection at Syngenta. ? “I’ve been with Syngenta for 28 years,” Ramachandran says, noting that... Read More
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Imperial Seed is marking a major milestone, celebrating 75 years in the forage, turf, and cover crop seed business. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Kurt Shmon, owner of the Winnipeg-based company, reflected on both the company’s history and the changes shaping the forage industry today. Founded in 1950,... Read More
? Weather plays a critical role in determining disease impact in corn — and understanding that relationship can be the difference between a solid return and significant yield loss. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, plant pathologists Albert Tenuta, with OMAFA, and Alison Robertson, with Iowa State University, join host Bernard Tobin to... Read More
Verticillium stripe continues to challenge canola growers across the Prairies, and new research at the University of Manitoba is working to better understand how the disease behaves and how it can be managed. Harmeet Chawla, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, joins RealAgriculture's Amber Bell for this episode of Canola School, outlining several applied... Read More
Farmers aged 45 to 50 experienced the highest number of grain farm injuries last year, according to the latest data from the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), with those 50 and over close behind. Speaking at the CrossRoads Crop Conference at Edmonton, Alta., Jody Wacowich with AgSafe Alberta says she reviews the annual WCB report each... Read More
Farmers across Canada are facing a dizzying array of incentive programs aimed at promoting sustainable and regenerative agriculture. While tight crop margins are leading farms to consider new ways of adding value, the sheer volume of sustainability-type programs and incentives is creating a mix of confusion and administrative burden, says Shawn Catherwood of Spur Line... Read More
No-till soybean systems often push growers to bump seed rates 10 per cent or more to compensate for cooler soils, wetter springs, and heavy residue — but that isn’t always the most efficient way to achieve a strong stand. In this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, University of Guelph researcher Dr. Josh Nasielski and... Read More
Apache Sprayers has introduced a fully mechanical drive system for its AS1250XP model, a setup the company says keeps the machine simple and easier to service. The AS1250XP model features a 300-horsepower Cummins 6.7-litre engine paired with a six-speed ZF powershift transmission, along with JCB differentials and drop boxes, says Johann Badenhorst of Apache Sprayers.... Read More
Global grain supplies are heavy, cereal margins are thin, and optimism heading into spring may be running ahead of the fundamentals. In this markets discussion with RealAgriculture, Derek Squair of Exceed Grain Marketing unpacks the current market tone across cereals, oilseeds, and pulses, pointing to a world awash in wheat and corn while canola and... Read More
Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More