When glyphosate-resistant waterhemp was first discovered in Lambton County in 2014, University of Guelph weed scientist Peter Sikkema never imagined the course the weed would take across Ontario, or the speed it would travel. In 2020, Sikkema and his team collected seeds in Leeds & Grenville County. “So that means glyphosate-resistant waterhemp has moved 700… Read More
Year: 2021
Welcome to the mid-week edition of RealAg Radio. We really appreciate you taking time out of your day to listen in. On today’s show you’ll hear: Peter Seemann of Grassroots Public Affairs, on their recent study of how consumers perceive agriculture; A product spotlight interview with Mike Hilhorst of Federated Cooperatives Ltd.; Curt Blades, senior… Read More
If Canada is to make the most of its potential as an agriculture trading super power, signing trade deals isn’t enough — our government needs to ensure these deals deliver on their promise. When it comes to current trade deals, including the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada’s export-dependent farmers and agri-food value chains say… Read More
CLAAS of America and Alberta AG Centre recently announced that the dealership has been assigned additional territory in Alberta. The expansion comes after the Smith’s Equipment Sales acquisition in Lougheed, Alta., and a new facility in Stettler, Alta. Alberta AG will add a new location in Medicine Hat in the summer of 2021 and relocate from… Read More
Should growers broadcast or band fertilizer at soybean planting? That’s a question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) soybean specialist Horst Bohner has been hearing a lot lately. Earlier this week at a virtual Ridgetown/Simcoe agribusiness breakfast meeting, Bohner recommended growers broadcast and incorporate fertilizer at planting rather than banding. “Putting fertilizer… Read More
A smattering of snow and sub-zero temps have hit much of Ontario, putting some fruit trees at risk and spurring plenty of questions about the impact on wheat, spraying, and more. For this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson answers those questions; plus, he offers advice on when to use a plant growth… Read More
For decades, soybean acreage has increased in Canada and has been internationally fuelled by growing world demand for the oilseed crop. Soybeans have also proven to be a friend to farmers, making a profitable contribution to the bottom line and adding another cropping option to diversify and extend rotations. But what happens when farmers plant… Read More
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has made notice of the suspension of five primary licenses and one grain dealer license. According to the CGC, as of April 20, 2021, the licenses of W.A. Grain & Pulse Solutions are suspended until April 30, 2021. This means you will be protected by security under the Canada Grain… Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Ryan Kehrig, tax partner with MNP, on a tax perspective of the federal budget; Greg Henderson, editorial director at Drovers, on the PAUSE act in Colorado; Feedback and reactions on… Read More
Corteva Agriscience and Symborg, an expert in microbiological technologies, have announced a multi-year agreement surrounding a microbe-based nitrogen fixation product in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina. Through the agreement, announced April 20, Symborg is providing an exclusive distribution license to Corteva for the endophytic bacterium Methylobacterium symbioticum, which works with plants to secure… Read More