A Toronto-based company that owns proprietary technology for producing “green” ammonia is planning to demonstrate its containerized anhydrous ammonia production system on a farm southwest of Winnipeg, Manitoba. FuelPositive Corporation has signed a letter of intent with Curtis and Tracy Hiebert, who operate an 11 thousand acre grain farm near Sperling. “We are excited to… Read More
Year: 2022
Happy Wednesday, all! It’s time for another episode of RealAg Radio, sponsored today by MNP. Shaun Haney is back in the host seat as well — so buckle up, it’s going to be a good show. You’ll hear: Kody Blois, Liberal member of parliament for King-Hants in Nova Scotia, and chair of the Parliamentary Standing… Read More
In an effort to gain a better understanding of agriculture on the Prairies, Liberal Member of Parliament for King-Hants in Nova Scotia, Kody Blois, recently visited Saskatchewan to learn about innovation happening in the province, and to hear what challenges producers are facing. Blois serves as the chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture and… Read More
Spring is clawing its way forward for many parts of Canada, but slowly. Snow continued to fall in Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan over the Easter weekend, and even Ontario is getting a taste of a slow-to-start spring. The cold weather sure brings up some interesting questions regarding planting and seeding, nitrogen applications, weed control,… Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Kara Oosterhuis is in the host seat today, and she’s got a jam-packed lineup for you. You’ll hear: Hannah Konschuh, operator of Generation Land & Grain Co. Ltd., at Cluny, Alta., with an excerpt from The Successors podcast; James Tansey of Manitoba Agriculture, and Meghan Vankosky of… Read More
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has announced Heather Ryan will be its next chief executive officer, effective May 9, 2022. Ryan moves into the role following the retirement of Scott Banda, who held the position for 12 years. “On behalf of the FCL board, it is my privilege to announce the appointment of Heather Ryan as… Read More
The values of some of the current commodities may be at numbers we’ve never seen before; however, the trends are not new. Brian Voth of IntelliFarm joined RealAg Radio to discuss some of the current trends in the markets, and how producers can navigate through them. “The patterns we’re seeing, they’ve shown up in history… Read More
Mitigating pests will always be a top priority for many, but how much of a role can Mother Nature play in that process? In our season premiere of the Pests & Predators podcast, we’ll be talking about the relationship between unwanted pests and insects. This time we’re adding in a third element: weather. Host Shaun… Read More
Here’s to hoping everyone had a great Easter weekend! We are excited to be back with another episode of The Agronomists. We’re hitting the ground running with this week’s topic: nitrogen management. More specifically, this episode is focused on managing N losses and products that potentially help reduce some of those losses. This week’s panel… Read More
The RealAgristudies Inflation Survey 2022 garnered an incredible amount of interest from the Insights Panel. In all, over 850 people participated in this proprietary survey launched April 5, 2022, weighing in on the concerns surrounding inflation, interest rates, and rising input costs of farmers. Below, Shaun Haney and Justin Funk, who lead RealAgristudies, dive in… Read More
We all know here’s more than one way to achieve a goal, and farming is no exception. Four years ago RealAgriculture caught up with an Indiana farmer pioneering relay and intercropping; fast forward to today and that same farmer is getting creative, now incorporating livestock into the mix. Jason Mauck was one of many in… Read More
Welcome to this Easter Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Wherever you are, we hope you are having a wonderful day. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Horst Bohner of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), on whether to plant your corn or beans first; Bethany Wyatt of BASF, on the importance of… Read More
When you are managing a farm or agriculture business of any size, some areas may feel more daunting than others, or you quickly realize where strengths are and which avenues could benefit from outside help. That’s when it’s time to hire consultants. There is no shortage of consultants specializing in a variety of topics including… Read More
In recent years, leading U.S. soybean researchers have touted the benefits of early planting to reduce the loss of yield potential as planting stretches into late April and pushes into May. But does this research give growers clear direction on the best time to plant further north in Ontario? Horst Bohner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,… Read More
Growers looking to upgrade their seeding system have an exciting and unique option with the SeedMaster Ultra SR. The first single rank precision seeding tool on the market is a complete seeding system, contained in one frame. “SeedMaster has always been known for our ground engagement technology; our dual knife system that precisely places seed… Read More