Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing… Read More
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Canola growers on the Prairies are always looking to save time and money, especially as combines roll at harvest. Straight-cutting instead of swathing canola can provide some time savings, but is best suited to use with a shatter resistant variety. At Ag in Motion at Saskatoon last week, Nutrien Ag Solutions announced their latest variety,… Read More
Happy Wednesday! Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio. On today’s show we will hear from J.P. Gervias with Farm Credit Canada on mid year land value report, and Greg Northey with Pulse Canada on railways underperforming through Week 8 of the grain shipping season. Don’t miss out spotlight interview with Scott Anderson of Nutrien… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg Radio, as we are back to being LIVE from the studio! With yesterday being a holiday, we will be combining Agronomic Monday into this Tuesday episode, brought to you by Nutrien Ag Solutions. We are joined by Peter Johnson with RealAgriculture discusses all things agronomic, as well as our… Read More
Seed is the most vital input on any farm, as without a seed we do not have our desired crop. While there are several factors that will affect seed germination and seedling survival we will focus on in-furrow nutrition impacts on the crop. Early nutrition for the developing seedling is important, however we can be… Read More
The 2020-2021 winter weather has been somewhat surprising, given that the typical polar vortex took its time getting to Canada. But it’s here now and until it moves on, Eric Snodgrass, senior atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says he’s not comfortable in giving a planting weather forecast. Snodgrass says that modeling does suggest a decent… Read More
If you’re on the Canadian Prairies, chances are you could likely describe this winter as “meh.” There hasn’t been a lot of snowfall in most areas, and temperatures — until the last week or so — have been fairly mild. Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, agrees, calling it a “boring winter”… Read More
There are few things as popular for farmers to discuss than the weather. While it’s still too early in the year to get a solid handle on spring trends, there are some fascinating weather patterns at play. To translate all the temperature, wind, moisture, and weather flows, we go to Eric Snodgrass, senior atmospheric scientist… Read More
Heading into the busy seeding season, today’s RealAg LIVE! guests want to make sure you’re ready for the growing season ahead. Jan Morse of Loveland Products and Candice Robinson of Nutrien Ag Solutions join host Shaun Haney for a full discussion of Loveland’s Atlas XC, a biocatalyst product to aid in the availability of phosphorus… Read More
A Canadian fertilizer company is expanding its roots into Brazilian territory. Nutrien Ltd. announced today that it has started the paperwork to purchase Agrosema Comercial Agricola Ltda. The ag retailer, located in southern Brazil, has over 30 years of experience and annual sales hitting roughly US$60 million across 12 farm centers. “The Agrosema acquisition is… Read More