Farmers have been busy this spring applying phosphorus fertilizers such as diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP) that stimulate root development, help create uniform and earlier crop maturity, strengthen stalks and influence a host of other crop growth factors. But a lot needs to happen for the essential nutrient to move from raw phosphate to... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Setting canola up for a strong start isn’t always easy, especially in dry soils, with lurking pests, and unpredictable spring weather. A few key decisions made at seeding can set the stage for strong emergence and an eventual successful harvest, too. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Dana Riley, tech service specialist with BASF,... Read More
While the current U.S. administration has voiced support for biofuels, key policy pieces that underpin industry growth, such as guidance on E15 inclusion and Section 45Z tax credits, remain unresolved. That’s a problem for ethanol producers and corn growers alike. In this interview from Washington, D.C., Shaun Haney speaks with Geoff Cooper, CEO of the... Read More
What’s going on with corn? That’s the question making the rounds after the July corn contract dipped this week. The shift is sudden, and according to Ted Seifried, chief market strategist at Zaner Ag Hedge, it could signal more corn out there than we thought — or just a lot less buying interest. Speaking with... Read More
It’s go time! As planting pushes ahead under wildly variable spring conditions, Wheat Pete is back with a reminder that May stress is real—and so are the agronomy challenges. In this episode of Wheat Pete's Word, your host Peter Johnson highlights the importance of mental health check-ins, digs into soil fertility puzzles, and shares fascinating... Read More
While social media debates rage over seed oils, Devin Mogler says it’s science and affordability that should guide food and fuel policy. The CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) joined Shaun Haney to unpack what’s behind the U.S. administration's increased scrutiny of seed oils and the broader implications for trade, biofuels, and cross-border... Read More
Pastures or hay fields looking a little thin? It could be time to rejuvenate those forage fields! But how, when, and with what? For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Christine O'Reilly with OMAFA and Grant Lastiwka of Renovo Seeds to talk about the role of grazing and hay management... Read More
As climate variability and export sensitivities reshape wheat production, U.S. breeders are refining their focus to meet farmers’ evolving needs. Speaking on RealAg Radio, Drs. Marla Barnett and Dylan Larkin of Limagrain Cereal Seeds (LCS) highlight how breeding objectives differ across regions—and how advanced tools are speeding up variety development. Larkin, based in the Pacific... Read More
The Canadian Industrial Hemp Promotion-Research Agency (CIHPRA), operating as Hemp Canada Chanvre (HCC), has announced its first permanent board of directors. Following a nationwide call for nominations and engagement with producers and stakeholders, nine individuals have now been formally appointed. The board comprises seven regional producer representatives: ALBERTA: Will Van Roessel BRITISH COLUMBIA: Peter Dushop... Read More
SeCan has announced the addition of Nick Cowan to its team as marketing representative for southwestern Ontario, covering the Niagara–Windsor corridor. He will play a role in supporting SeCan’s retail partners and members across Ontario’s soybean and winter wheat markets. Cowan joins SeCan after more than 30 years with Syngenta/NK Seeds, where he held various... Read More