As combines push through the Ontario corn crop, growers are being advised to focus their first harvest efforts on fields where gibberella fungus could produce higher levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in the grain. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, agronomist Peter Johnson shares tips for identifying fields at higher risk for gibberella and… Read More
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It’s Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss planting winter wheat and winter rye, weed control in the cold temperatures to the west, and concern on corn test weights. We will also hear from Alberta Tenuta, plant pathologist with the Ontario… Read More
Farmers across Ontario are facing concerns over the level of toxins that could be in this year’s corn crop, due to wet conditions in-season and through this fall. Many farmers have not-so-good memories about 2016 and 2018 and the levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) that was present in the corn crop. Early testing results at the… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss: an update on the eastern soybean and corn harvest, fall nitrogen application, soil sampling, and much more! Also hear from Chad Garrod for a spotlight interview for… Read More
The sun might come out tomorrow, or the next day, or another day, we hope, as Ontario farmers are hoping to wrap up bean harvest and get at corn in earnest. Not being in the field means Peter Johnson, host of Wheat Pete’s Word, has plenty of questions to tackle from the audience, including compaction… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Wes Andersen of Croptimistic Technology, to discuss focusing on nitrogen management and some of the consequences to application decisions. We will then hear from RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson on spending your first dime… Read More
If you’re waiting for a sign to pick up the phone and check in with a friend, this is it. Yesterday was Mental Health Day and host Peter Johnson wants you to take the Wheat Pete 15 challenge and call up someone just to chat. That’s just one tidbit from this episode of Wheat Pete’s… Read More
Thanks for tuning into Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio, hosted by Lyndsey Smith. On the show: Heather Watson of Farm Management Canada on survey results on the role of women in farming; Hear a clip from a Talking Tile episode with Peter Johnson and Matt Williams; Mike Relf of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian listeners! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson and Jeremy Boychyn with Alberta Grains to discuss a number of topics, including: On farm trials; Crop conditions; Soil testing; and more! Thoughts on something we… Read More
What do you call an early October that feels more like summer than early fall? A lucky break for those with corn that’s a fair ways away from black layer, that’s what. Ontario’s corn growers are counting their blessings this week, as very warm sunny days are helping move the crop to maturity. But all… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics, including: Kochia gaining ground in the west; Soil moisture needs; Impressive soybean yields; and Farm safety. We will also hear a clip from a recent Soil… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. In today’s episode, host Shaun Haney goes over some feedback from you — the audience! He is then joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics, including: Gibberella in corn; Corn maturity; Wheat planting depth; and Cutting height on silage. We… Read More
There’s some trouble lurking in the Ontario corn crop by the name of gibberella. Farmers are also busy getting what wheat they can get in and are asking some really great questions of the host of Wheat Pete’s Word, Peter Johnson. Also in this week’s podcast, catch a conversation about straw losses by raking, lowering… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: Farm safety; Highlights from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show; What the future of research and extension might look like; and, Fall weed control. We will also hear a spotlight… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of agronomic topics, including: Bent wheat in Alberta; Ontario harvest yields; and, Night time temperatures and development. We will also hear a spotlight interview with Tom Ernst with Corteva, about clubroot…. Read More