Summertime weather pattern stagnation across North America has created hyper-local weather extremes, leaving agricultural producers to navigate a mix of patchy drought, intense heat, and severe storms as harvest gets underway. The lack of strong jet stream activity during the summer months often leads to stagnant weather patterns, allowing localized heat and moisture dynamics to... Read More

Water is the primary driver of crop performance, yet many producers overlook how efficiently fields convert available moisture into yield. While standard assumptions often underestimate crop water requirements, establishing true water-driven yield potential allows growers to identify management gaps, optimize nutrient efficiency, and maximize profitability with the moisture already present in the profile. In this…Read More

NEXAT is bringing its multi-use machinery system to Canadian fields, with the first units now operating in southern Saskatchewan. At Ag in Motion at Langham, Sask., RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell caught up with Welf von Plato, a member of NEXAT’s management board, to get a closer look at the high-horsepower carrier vehicle and the concept behind... Read More

Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout kick off this episode of the Truth About Ag with a wide-ranging discussion on the major challenges impacting the agricultural industry. They share insights into evolving global market conditions and practical financial strategies farms can use to navigate policy shifts, manage finances, and plan strategically. Then, live from Ag in…Read More

As geopolitical volatility continues to disrupt energy markets and maritime trade routes, global supply chains face prolonged uncertainty. Intermittent closures of the Strait of Hormuz highlight the brittle nature of global energy systems and the growing necessity for long-term strategic adaptation. In this episode of the Frontlines podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by geopolitical... Read More

Strong weed control doesn't end with the burndown. Keeping fields clean through the critical weed-free period requires residual herbicides that continue working long after the sprayer leaves the field. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, BASF agronomist Rob Miller demonstrates how stacking multiple herbicide modes of action can extend residual control, protect yield potential,…Read More

For Sheri Monk, an interest in snakes and a career covering the cattle industry eventually led to the same place: an appreciation for the relationship between agriculture and Prairie habitat, including all the critters that call the grasslands home. Monk, founder of Snakes on a Plain, joined RealAgriculture at the Farming Smarter Field Day at... Read More

Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities are raising significant concerns across Western Canada regarding lost long-term research capacity and agricultural innovation. While a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Saskatchewan government and the federal government offered hope for stations in Scott and Indian Head, uncertainty remains for staff and ongoing field... Read More

A thin soybean stand doesn't always mean it's time to replant, but waiting too long to make that decision can quickly reduce the value of doing so. In this episode of Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness edible bean and oilseed specialist John Fluttert explains how plant population, stand uniformity, and timing…Read More