We have a different kind of Pulse School episode for you — it’s market focused this time, instead of agronomy focused. The export destination of peas is shifting, and some of the patterns in pricing are changing too, which may mean opportunities for farmers when they go to market their pulse crops, especially yellow peas…. Read More
The better the job done at planting the better the yield potential of a corn crop. That much we know, but when planting into less-than-ideal conditions, like the spring of 2020, environmental factors can really wreak havoc on your end yield potential. Luckily, paying attention to seed singulation at planting time can help. “There’s no… Read More
Rewind to a cold, cold April and there were likely more than a few who were a little concerned about the yield potential for corn and soybeans in Ontario for 2020. But a recent crop tour looking at estimating the crop has put the soybean crop at — possibly — record levels. Pegged at an… Read More
They don’t call him Wheat Pete for nothing. It’s September and that means it’s time to talk about wheat, wheat, wheat. In this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson is answering the most timely questions regarding the winter wheat crop, choosing seeding rates, the importance of seed treatments, and so much more…. Read More
It’s time for Day 5 of the virtual Ontario Diagnostic Days! This week we’ll look at crop staging and how you can use an understanding of plant development to make better management decisions. We’ll call on a host of Ontario soil researchers, agronomists, and extension specialists to cover everything from soybeans, to canola and forage,… Read More
Frost can be highly variable and the damage it does all depends on how cold it gets, how long it stays cold, and how far it penetrates the crop canopy. If you do get some frost, it’s generally recommended to assess your canola crop, to see what’s happening in your own fields, but to be… Read More
Intuitively, you likely know the combine runs more smoothly in a dry crop on a clear day, but you might be surprised to learn just how large an impact cloudy, cool, damp weather can have on combine losses. For today’s RealAg LIVE!, host Shaun Haney is joined by Bryan Lung, director of project management with… Read More
It’s a colourful time of year as leaves start to turn yellow, then brown, and then drop to the ground — not only on trees, but also in soybean fields. When moisture has not been a limiting factor, differences in days-to-maturity between varieties can be quite eye-catching heading into the final weeks of the growing… Read More
As the season changes to fall, the leaves find new colours, football starts, and crops attempt to finish prior to the first hard frost. In a very quick weather change over the last four days, Tuesday morning brought extremely cold temperatures to large parts of the Prairies, from Manitoba, through Saskatchewan, and into Alberta. Night… Read More
Getting the spray timing right in canola isn’t always easy, particularly when erratic weather leads to uneven crop growth. “Last year, we saw up to four stages of canola in more than one field,” says Liz Simpson, Canola Agronomic Systems Manager with Bayer Canada. “There are a limited number of spray windows for canola, and… Read More
Farmers in New Brunswick are voicing concern over provincial election promises to restrict the use of glyphosate in the province. The popular herbicide has been in election campaign headlines this week, as the provincial Liberal, Green, and People’s Alliance parties are pledging to eliminate glyphosate use on public or crown lands if elected on September… Read More
Does southern Alberta ever get wind? Hmm, is rain wet? Leaving bare ground exposed to wind erosion in southern Alberta just doesn’t seem like a good idea, says Peter Johnson, host of “Wheat Pete’s Word.” Johnson and RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney talked through an agronomy problem sent in by a listener earlier this week…. Read More
Something we never want to hear in late August or early September is the F word. No not that one. Frost. Unfortunately, it usually happens somewhere, and this year is no different. Topography, duration and other factors determine how bad the damage is, particuraly in a frost-sensitive crop like canola. Evaluating frost damage takes a… Read More
In agronomy — as with most things in life — it can be important to put things into perspective and to always ask if you’re not sure of the answer. In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist Peter Johnson gives us an overview of Ontario’s precipitation, some wheat problem solving (of course), and… Read More
Canadian lentils headed to India are once again facing a steep import tariff after a short reprieve that saw plenty shipped into the massive South Asian market this summer. India’s import levy on lentils from all countries except the U.S. has reverted to 30 per cent, plus a 10 per cent tax on that amount… Read More