Kochia is more than just a prolific weed—it’s a master opportunist, especially in saline soils where crop competition is limited. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Mike Palmier, partner and agronomist with MNP AgIntellect, joins Amber Bell to break down why salinity and kochia so often go hand-in-hand, and what farmers can do to... Read More
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The United Kingdom's largest bakery brand has announced a $650 thousand contribution to Cereals Canada's proposed Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) facility. Warburtons is the first private company to announce funding for the project that would see the construction of a $102 million facility in Winnipeg, Man. to promote and support the use of Canadian... Read More
As Canadian agriculture grapples with complex challenges, John Barlow, the Conservative Party of Canada’s Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, is calling on the Liberal government to conduct an audit of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's programs and operations to ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent wisely. “There’s a lack of focus within the department, and... Read More
Legumes are often a welcome addition to pastures. They fix nitrogen, improve forage quality with higher protein and digestibility, and can extend the grazing season. Deep-rooted species such as alfalfa also help maintain productivity during dry spells. The balance, of course, is the risk and fear of bloat. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg,... Read More
It may be early in the season, but don’t let that fool you; what’s happening (or not happening) in your canola fields right now could shape the entire crop. From crusted soil to cutworms and everything in between, early scouting offers the first clues to what’s really going on below the surface. In this episode... Read More
There's a reason it's called the yellow death: stripe rust can spread quickly and kill off huge sections of a wheat field. Even after an effective fungicide application, the yellowing will continue to expand for a few days while the product takes effect. It's this aggressive spread pattern that has Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson warning... Read More
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a major investment initiative, committing $2 billion over five years to support innovation in Canada’s food and agriculture sectors. This move aims to fill key gaps in the investment landscape, particularly for entrepreneurs navigating the tough transition from startup to scale—often referred to as the “valley of death.” Darren... Read More
As the sun builds towards its solar max peak, farmers across North America are feeling the effects of increased space weather. Hold on to your hats, because this growing season could be a rough one for GPS signals. Dr. Terry Griffin of Kansas State University says that recent GPS signal disruptions have been caused by... Read More
The wildfire season has started early and aggressively in Canada's west and north. The immediate danger is to those under evacuation order, of course, but the wide-spread smokey conditions also impact air quality and crop yield, too. Overcast conditions, including smoke-filled skies, do lower the amount of sunlight that crop leaves intercept, and that can... Read More
Canada’s agriculture sector is uniquely positioned to bridge political divides and drive economic growth, says Erin Gowriluk, executive director of the Canada Grains Council. In a recent conversation with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, Gowriluk outlined how a unified approach to agriculture policy could help address national unity challenges while also strengthening Canada’s international trade... Read More