Ontario corn growers could be sitting on record yields for 2021 if yield estimates are on the mark. The recent Great Ontario Yield Tour pegged yield at 191.5 bu/ac after a province-wide inspection of corn fields. On this episode of The Sharp Edge, Maizex Seeds agronomist Greg Stewart looks at some of the sharpest agronomic... Read More
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After a drought, lingering effects of herbicides can really pose a threat for the next cropping year. In this Canola School episode, Breanne Tidemann, research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, Alta., explains why there's a risk for herbicide carryover from residual products for the upcoming crop year. Tidemann says that it's important to... Read More
Kuhn's new OptiWrap OWR 6000 inline round bale wrapper — a brand new offering from Kuhn North America — launched at Farm Progress Show at Decatur, Illinois held in late August. Matt Murdock of Kuhn joined Kara Oosterhuis at the show to have an up-close look at the new forage wrapper. Kuhn is building on... Read More
It’s time for Day 6 of Ontario Diagnostic Days! The annual Ontario field crop diagnostic days held at Ridgetown, Elora, and Winchester are again virtual in 2021. Management tips for corn, soybeans and dry beans; learning lessons from your soil; and the role robotic technology plays on the farm are all featured in this episode.... Read More
Only about one of every four farm fields is soil tested each year. If that sounds accurate for your situation, this may be the year to change that statistic. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jason Voogt of Field 2 Field Agronomy, and Jack Payne of South Country Co-op,... Read More
Our Farm Progress Show 2021 coverage continues with AGCO's Momentum Planter, which has a season of planting under its belt already. AGCO says that the design and versatility of the planter establishes a new standard for seed placement accuracy, and provides technologies to overcome adverse planting conditions for emergence. "A couple key features, like the... Read More
Erosion could be an issue for pulse crop fields after harvest, especially if the header was set very low and there's minimal residue leftover. Edible beans in particular are a tricky crop for "field aftercare" as there is very little residue left over, and harvest requires undercutting, increasing the potential for soil wind erosion. Scott... Read More
John Deere's 400 and 600 series sprayers are the first commercially available sprayers factory-equipped with See and Spray Select technology, as well as other improvements to the cab and boom system. "Starting front to back, you'll see the new numbering, which is reflective of the chassis size as well as the tank size," explains Kaylene... Read More
It wouldn't be fair to have an election without an episode of RealAg Politics! The election campaign has been a speedy whirlwind, and co-hosts Shaun Haney and Kelvin Heppner are here to break it down for you — specifically from the agriculture perspective. SUMMARY The PPC has really gained some traction. Many are comparing them... Read More
What's the number one way to get great wheat yields in the east? Plant early! In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson shares his tips for planting, and his insights on phosphorus, based on soil type and base fertility. "If you can plant wheat in September in Ontario, that's almost always... Read More