Could cameras mounted on sprayer booms help revolutionize crop scouting, stand assessment and the gathering of crop management information? On this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, we ride along with the SWAT Cam to learn how these sprayer-mounted cameras scout fields and gather information agronomists and growers can utilize to make crop management decisions. Agronomist... Read More
Category: Western Canada
If you picture someone born without arms and legs, chances are you go straight to thinking about the physical challenges. There's no doubt that Chris Koch, a farmer from Nanton, Alta., has faced physical challenges, but that hasn't stopped him from chasing his dreams and becoming a farmer. Koch says there have been times when... Read More
The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is announcing new board leadership. Pierre Petelle will take the place as chair, and Greg Cherewyk as vice-chair of its board of directors. Petelle brings expertise in strategic direction and collaboration, as president and CEO of CropLife Canada. Joining the CGC as vice-chair, Cherewyk has over two decades of experience... Read More
On a recent Wheat School episode, RealAgriculture's resident agronomist Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson spoke to New Zealand's Eric Watson, the former world record holder for wheat yield. This got RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney thinking about whether Canadian growers could apply any of Watson's techniques to the spring wheat crop. Of course, before making any... Read More
While bulk grain shipments are continuing to flow, fertilizer exports from the West Coast have been interrupted by the ongoing port worker strike. Over 7,000 port workers with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been on strike since Saturday, Fertilizer Canada has joined other industry and business organizations, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce,... Read More
When we talk about agriculture and food system sustainability, there are a lot of questions that seem to repeatedly come up, including who needs to collaborate, and who's going to pay for the real-world implementation of sustainability measures. Sustainability and food security are intrinsically linked — you can't have a secure food system if you're... Read More
Unfortunately, when it comes to Mother Nature, there's no equality in the weather. Regardless, #harvest23 for winter cereals is underway in parts of Eastern Canada, and will continue through the country in the upcoming weeks. There are a few things Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson wants to hit on before everyone is in full-blown harvest mode,... Read More
Corteva has announced plans to launch its new Vorceed Enlist corn varieties in Canada for planting in 2024. Vorceed Enlist corn combines three modes of action for above-ground insect protection and three modes of action for below-ground insect protection, including a new RNAi mode of action. It also includes tolerance to four herbicides – 2,4-D... Read More
The Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) has released what it's calling a landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in the province. The report outlines the significant growth of Alberta's potato industry in recent years, and documents its economic impact. The study — completed by Serecon Inc. and Nichols Applied Management — estimated... Read More
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax) are asking for feedback on having SaskCanola assume the mandate of SaskFlax. SaskCanola has been providing operational support to the SaskFlax board since January of this year. Resolutions were passed at both group's annual meetings to explore options for potential amalgamation, and an... Read More