Tag: Corteva

The U.S. government has moved a step closer to imposing duties on imports of generic 2,4-D herbicide from China and India, raising concerns among farm groups about future North American supplies of the herbicide. Corteva Agriscience filed a petition earlier this year calling for anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D into the U.S.,… Read More

The use of drones for spraying pesticides on crops is still off-label and not legal in Canada, but it’s one step closer to becoming reality. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved its first herbicide for drone application in Canada, although it’s not for agricultural use. Corteva says it has received approval for… Read More

Corteva Agriscience has formally announced plans to introduce a new durum wheat to be used in pasta and baked goods for consumers seeking more dietary fibre. Trusource wheat features a high fibre trait with higher levels of amylose starch, which is tied to numerous health benefits, including improved gut health and blood sugar management, and… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Paul Hermans with Pioneer Seed Canada on when to why switching corn hybrids in late May can pay dividends; Robin Anderson with Canadian Agricultural Safety Association on the very first Kids FarmSafe Week; Stacey Domolewski with… Read More

Each year, farmers face increased pressure to meet demands for abundant, sustainable, high-quality outputs. In turn, we have seen a heightened need for innovative solutions that not only help you meet these demands, but also improve your bottom line. Biologicals provide natural tools to complement your current production practices—such as protecting your crops from pests… Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Alberta farmer Jeff Nielsen to discuss a number of topics, including: A Bill C-234 discussion and information about demonstrations planned for next week; Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and his… 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

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, as well as Stuart Person from MNP to discuss a number of topics, including: The cost of groceries; The government’s role in farmers’ adaptation adoption; Jobs numbers; and… Read More

Weeds continue to develop resistance to herbicides, and Canadian farmers have been asking for new solutions. With the Enlist™ weed control system from Corteva Agriscience, you finally have more ways to overcome your weed issues. You can use herbicides that feature multiple modes of action to manage hard-to-control and resistant weeds. Enlist E3™ soybeans are tolerant to… 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