Wide row soybeans are poised to make a comeback in Ontario, says OMAFRA soybean specialist Horst Bohner. Whether it happens will likely depend on how farmers evaluate the importance of four key factors. Speaking at the recent SouthWest Agricultural Conference at Ridgetown College, Bohner explained that equipment is the first thing to consider. “We have... Read More
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SaskCanola launched the premier of a 30 minute documentary today, at Crop Production Show in Saskatoon. It's hoped the film, titled License to Farm, will motivate farmers to join conversations about food, and become advocates for the industry. “It is crucial for the future of agriculture in Canada that industry members – particularly farmers –... Read More
With brews like Prairie Cherry Mead, Oatmeal Stout and Pink Ribbon Hibiscus Ale, it should come as no surprise that Rebellion Brewing has successfully created and marketed a new brew, this time, with pulses. "We are always looking to push the boundaries of craft-brewing, finding new, delicious flavours," said Mark Heise, brewmaster and vice-president of... Read More
How do specific corn hybrids respond to intensive management practices? Do they deliver higher yields? Are those extra bushels profitable for growers? Those are some of the questions the Ontario Corn Committee (OCC) is trying to answer with its new intensive management corn trials. At the SouthWest Agricultural Conference in early January, OCC’s Dr. David... Read More
While U.S. farmers are adjusting to significantly lower grain prices, declining currency values have buffered growers in Canada and many other parts of the world. U.S. futures have dropped off, but cash values in Canada have maintained their value, and in some cases, have risen, thanks to the weakness with the Canadian dollar. "The devaluing... Read More
So you're looking to apply some late nitrogen to boost wheat protein. The recommended timing is immediately after anthesis, just a few days after applying fungicide to protect the head against fusarium head blight. Would it work to combine...? Don't even think about it, says Dave Franzen, soil specialist at North Dakota State University. "To... Read More
In 2015, both Jason Stroeve, RealAgriculture's video editor, and Shaun Haney, founder of the site, traveled all the way to Hanover, Germany for the world's largest agricultural trade fair for equipment and machinery. The crew came home with all kinds of great footage, photos and stories. So much so, that it gets a little overwhelming... Read More
If farmers want to supersize their corn yields, they have to challenge conventional thinking and become students of the crop. That was the main message National Corn Growers Association yield contest champion Randy Dowdy shared with hundreds of farmers at the 2016 SouthWest Agricultural Conference in Ridgetown, Ontario earlier this week. In 2014, Dowdy set... Read More
We're told it's neither an Autobot, nor a Decepticon, though its name and hydraulic capabilities might suggest otherwise. The Peecon Gull Wing was inspired by a desire for dual wheels and a need to comply to road width regulations. It enables the transition of rear dual wheels from working mode to travel, where they are... Read More
When a business expands into international markets, it faces a whole new set of challenges ranging from culture and language barriers to politics and regulation. For Farmer's Edge, a global provider of precision agriculture and variable rate technology, even things we take for granted in North America — like cell signal, or relatively fast adoption... Read More