Those healthy looking soybeans may be hiding a hunger for nitrogen that could deliver higher yields. The oilseed's nitrogen needs have been much studied over the years with researchers generally agreeing higher rates of nitrogen don't pay, but that may not be the case when growers push for higher yields. On this episode of the... Read More
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Dairy veterinarians can't be everywhere, but with help from technology and innovative vet services, it's getting easier for dairy producers to access the herd health and management services they require on a daily basis. When it comes to cow pregnancy checks, for example, many producers still require a visit from the vet to scan cows... Read More
In Episode 15 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dive into the complex world of land management and expansion with Darrel Monette of Monette Farms. Known for its impressive —and sometimes controversial— growth over the past 15 years, Monette Farms has become a force across multiple regions. Darrel shares hard-won... Read More
With many cattle producers trying to cut costs, increase the productivity of their land, and have a tiny bit of a personal life, the idea of "out-wintering" has become a little more attractive in comparison to chilly daily feedings of corralled animals. While ranchers have looked at options such as bale grazing, swath grazing, or... Read More
It can be easy to be impressed by slick new technology — the lights and displays, read outs and even images. With technology comes data, and it's actually the data collected that really proves a tech's worth. It's crucial, then, that tech adopters understand the data analysis portion of ag tech, but this isn't always... Read More
You can't manage what you don't measure, and if you're not measuring grain loss out the back of the combine, you could be losing two, four and even 10 bushels an acre on the harvest pass. Recognizing that both header loss and combine loss contribute to lower yield and volunteer issues for the next season,... Read More
It takes years of dedication and whole lot of patience to develop a strong forage variety. For Dr. Bruce Coulman, his journey into plant breeding started when he was working in the Crop Science Department at the University of Saskatchewan back in high school. Coulman's enjoyment in working the plots sparked a long career, leading... Read More
Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, was proposed back in 2022 and reached the second reading stage in the Senate this week. As it has progressed through Parliament, the private member's bill has been gaining more attention from producer groups and the general public on social media. The bill has garnered attention due... Read More
With the U.S. election just days away, there's plenty of scenario planning currently underway, depending not only on whether it's Harris or Trump moving into the White House, but on which party wins the House and Senate. The decisions made by American voters and lawmakers in the coming weeks will have a large impact on... Read More
Holiday season — the U.S. Thanksgiving and Christmas time of year — is around the corner, and that's showing in the beef market. The upcoming holidays are impacting the choice cutout and while the chuck primal is starting to come off, the strength of the market is in the loin and rib cutouts, says Anne... Read More