If you’re thinking of using a foliar spray to fix a macro nutrient deficiency, just hold on — Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson has some thoughts on that. That’s just one of the topics he covers on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Also on the podcast, hear about other options for glyphosate, why phone calls… Read More
Year: 2022
While drought is still top of mind in Western Canada, especially in areas of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan that are without snow, there are reasons to be hopeful for more moisture on the Prairies than last year. With La Nina fading, it’s possible a shift in the jet stream along the West Coast could result… Read More
Two Saskatchewan Co-ops are expanding service to farm customers with the acquisition of Paragon Ag Services Ltd. (Paragon). Lake County Co-op and Prairie North Co-op have entered into an agreement to purchase Paragon’s three Saskatchewan retail ag sites and two anhydrous ammonia locations. This means these local Co-ops will grow their service footprint and add… Read More
Thanks for listening to RealAg Radio, which airs Monday to Friday at 4:30 E on Rural Radio Channel 147, on Sirius XM. On today’s show, you’ll hear from: Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions, on weather trends and forecasts; Kent Bacus of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, to talk global beef trade; A segment on the… Read More
The confirmation of issues with the glyphosate ingredient supply chain has rattled the farming industry this week and added uncertainty for what spring may hold for input supplies. Another crop protection product that has also been under scrutiny when it comes to availability is glufosinate, also sold as Liberty by BASF. Mark Shillingford, director of… Read More
When it comes to applying nitrogen fertilizer, agronomists have to help determine the right rate, right placement, the right time, and the rate form of N to protect the environment and feed the crop. The backdrop to those decisions include the farm setup, soil test results, yield goals, and product availability. There’s also that key… Read More
How might a changing climate affect soybean production across Canada? On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soybean School, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist Ward Smith shares how he and his colleagues have been studying agroecosystem models to predict the impact changing climates have on soybean production. During the virtual Northern Soybean Summit hosted by last month… Read More
Yep — it’s the start of yet another week, which also means it’s time to talk agronomy! On today’s Agronomic Monday episode of RealAg Radio, we’re going to share some of our favourite episodes of The Agronomists. You’ll hear: Horst Bohner of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and Doug Moisey of Pioneer… Read More
Concerns about a shortage of a key herbicide have risen to a new level, as Bayer has informed customers about a problem with sourcing a raw ingredient needed for making glyphosate. While supplies of many crop protection products are already tight, the significance of this supplier issue on glyphosate supplies is not yet clear. Udo… Read More
By Garth Donald, Manager of Agronomy, Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture 24 years ago, when I first started in this business, almost every farmer planted canola at exactly the same rate. No matter how sandy or loamy, high or low moisture, productive or thin yielding the land, and no matter how plump or slim the… Read More
Several agriculture groups are calling for an immediate conclusion of the blockades of Canada’s transport and trade corridors, and for all levels of government to work collaboratively towards action on the issue. Protests have hampered or stopped the transport of fruits and vegetables, meat, food packaging, feed supplies, livestock shipments, transport equipment, and inputs for… Read More
Host Shaun Haney has a great lineup for you on today’s episode of RealAg Radio. It’s Friday, so as you know, we have a RealAg Issues Panel for you, featuring: Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Jeff Nielsen, farmer from Olds, Alta.; and, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com. The group discuss the Conservative leadership, blocked… Read More
Since the start of COVID-19, the rise of at-home fitness equipment has surged, especially with fitness centres not being able to remain open during lockdowns. Phil Villeneuve of Newtown Sales joins co-hosts Shaun Haney and Gary Chambers in this Fit Farmer podcast episode, to discuss the sporting goods industry. Originally from Sarsfield, Ont., Villeneuve spent… Read More
We often take inspiration from the social media feeds of those in our RealAgriculture community. This week, Ron Krahn, farmer in Manitoba and regular guest on the Farmer Rapid Fire, asked a great question on Twitter: Thinking about farm fuel use/storage (not because of the Ottawa truck protest/jerry can issue). ?? What % of… Read More
The Weston Family Foundation has launched a $33 million challenge for Canadian producers in an effort to spur development of long-term fruit and vegetable production. The Homegrown Innovation Challenge will run until 2028, supporting new ideas, technology, and business models that will help offset the 80 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetables currently supplied… Read More