Tag: Olds College

Ecosystems are strange and wonderful places, and the ecosystem within canola fields is no exception. It can be easy to overlook the incredible abundance of interactions between different arthropods, including insects and spiders, happening within the canola canopy. Plus, when a farmer or agronomist sees damaged plants, it can be challenging to figure out if… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAgRadio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: farm safety, Ontario corn moisture levels, fall fertilization and more! Also, hear a clip from a recent Canola School with Dr. Ken Fry of… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney kicks off the show discussing the disruptions the impending rail strike could have on the economy. Haney is then joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss optimum temperatures, record breaking soybeans, and protein levels. Plus hear from Dr…. Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend. On this show, host Shaun Haney discusses the Saskatchewan weather and crop conditions with Saskatchewan farmer Mike Beckie. Plus hear from: George Gaeke with Olds College on spraying with drones; Hear a clip with Justin Nanninga from a recent Canola School episode on… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by AgSmart. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Stephen Nicholson with Rabobank to discuss the bounce in corn markets; Jim Wiesemeyer of Pro Farmer on the latest with the U.S. election; Margot Patterson with Dentons Canada LLP on the greenwashing consequences… Read More

Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying. But, to date, only one herbicide has been approved for spraying in Canada, and it’s for non-crop applications. Drones have come a long way in the last decade and the potential for agricultural uses are… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Ken Fry from Olds College in a recent Canola School episode on sweep net tactics for a successful scout; Eric Richter with Syngenta Canada on winter wheat finding a home in Maritime potato rotations;… Read More

A flowering canola crop looks pretty and smells great — to humans and insects alike. Canola has a laundry list of insect pest species, from ones that target stems and leaves, to super destructive pests that destroy pods and ruin seeds. A sweep net is a humble tool, but one that when wielded by a… Read More

Olds College is receiving more than $3 million from the federal government to expand its Smart Farm operations in Saskatchewan and purchase new equipment for agricultural research. Dan Vandal, Minister of Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced the funding at the school’s main campus at Olds, Alta., on Wednesday as part of a broader announcement… Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg Radio with host Shaun Haney. Today’s shows features the recent Ag Policy Connection podcast discussing the value and future of agricultural extension. Ag Policy Connection host Kelvin Heppner is joined by Saskatchewan farmer Jake Leguee, Joy Agnew with Olds College, and Ataharul Chowdhury with University of… Read More