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
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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
Cattle markets are holding firm through what is typically a quieter stretch of the year, underscoring just how tight North American beef supplies remain. In this mid-February Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined Shaun Haney to break down pricing trends following CattleCon last week in Nashville. As the industry looks ahead... Read More
Alberta sees itself not just as a contributor to Canadian agriculture, but as a leader—and it wants the flexibility and infrastructure to match that role. During the RDAR Showcase held in January, Shaun Haney was joined by Alberta Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Jason Hale, to talk about the province’s strengths, trade priorities, and... Read More
Like many farm and commodity groups across Canada, the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is trying to figure out what federal government's involvement in agricultural research and plant breeding will look like as cuts are made within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The organization that represents Manitoba farmers who grow wheat, barley, corn, sunflowers, and flax... Read More
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) has outlined two key resolutions it will bring forward to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual general meeting later this month, aimed at strengthening Canada’s approach to ag technology and innovation. Aaron Stein, executive director of the AFA, says the organization is calling for a national ag tech... Read More
Strong cattle prices and packed committee rooms set the tone at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville last week, but trade access dominated the conversation. In this interview from the event, Shaun Haney speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) about the current state of U.S. beef exports... Read More
Alberta’s push to re-centre agricultural research around producer priorities has been anything but conventional. Five years after Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) was launched amid controversy and structural change, outgoing chair Dr. David Chalack says the organization’s impact comes down to governance, trust, and speed. In this one-on-one conversation at RDAR's showcase, Dr. David Chalack... Read More