If ever there was a time to get up to speed on how to protect different types of nitrogen fertilizer from various forms of loss, it’s now. That’s not just because fertilizer prices are sky high — it’s also because the total amount of N fertilizer that makes it to Canadian farms this spring might… Read More
A difficult fall, with too much rain, late planting and reduced acres, made for a tough Ontario wheat crop heading into winter. As we move into late March, the crop is looking good and RealAgriculture’s resident wheat guru Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is enthusiastic about prospects for the crop. On this latest Wheat School episode, Johnson notes… Read More
As the snow recedes and fields begin to show up again, some farmers are itching to get going on field work — from frost seeding to early nitrogen. But, hold up. It’s way too early for N, even for forage crops, for the vast majority of Ontario right now. It’s not too early for clover… Read More
Welcome to spring and to another edition of Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear: John Gavloski, Manitoba Agriculture, giving us an update on the grasshopper forecast for Western Canada; Brad Walker, Belmont Farm Supply, on the fertilizer shipment disruptions in eastern Canada and what it means from a retailers point of… Read More
Crop nutrients are top of mind for just about everyone this week, from what the prices will be, to whether or not orders will even be fulfilled for eastern Canada, including Ontario and Quebec. For this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson talks about some of the logistical challenges of world… Read More
It’s pie day — 3.14, but there’s no pie here. Instead, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover on this Agronomic Monday — so let’s get to it! You’ll hear: Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, on how much winter snow actually translates to spring moisture (and much more); Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research… Read More
Attention to detail and some help from Mother Nature earned Simcoe, Ont., grower first place in the 2021 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) overall yield category. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, Van Netten speaks with agronomist Peter Johnson and shares how he grew 152.8 bu/ac to earn the Gold award in the pilot year for the Great Lakes… Read More
It won’t be long now until many Ontario farmers who put in winter wheat last fall will be anxiously watching crop green up and regrow to determine if the crop is worth leaving, or if it needs to be ripped out. Crop prices are good pretty much across the board — especially wheat — so… Read More
Thanks for tuning into Agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio. On today’s episode, you’ll hear: Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist with an agronomy update from the east; Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist with Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions with an agronomy update from the west; and The top ag news stories of the… Read More
Spring has sprung — at least meteorologically — says host of Wheat Pete’s Word, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson. In this very first spring 2022 episode, he tackles a plethora of topics, including Soil Champion highlights, wheat exports, starter nitrogen, and more! Have a question you’d like Johnson to address or some yield results to send… Read More
Happy Birthday to all of you leap day babies out there…whether you celebrate today or tomorrow! Our gift to you is Agronomy Monday! On this episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, on herbicide plans, starter fertilizer, insects, and more: Jason Voogt of Field2Field Agronomy, on crop rotations from… Read More
Ask Wheat Pete and he’ll tell you that every day is Canada’s Agriculture Day, but for everyone else, it was February 22nd, and we hope you had a great time celebrating the people that make Canadian agriculture great. In this week’s podcast episode, host Peter Johnson tackles some key questions on Delta yield, the nutrient… Read More
Will a plant growth regulator help wheat growers harvest a better wheat crop? That’s the question Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) cereal specialist Joanna Follings and RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson tackle in this 2021 Ontario Diagnostic Days video report. We join Follings and Johnson at a wheat trial in Arva, Ont. —… Read More
Welcome to this Monday edition of RealAg Radio. You know the drill: it’s time to talk all things agronomy. On today’s show, you’ll hear: Ward Smith of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, on changing weather patterns and what that could mean for your rotations; Mark Gottselig of Global Ag Risk Solutions, with a product spotlight; and… Read More
If you’re thinking of using a foliar spray to fix a macro nutrient deficiency, just hold on — Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson has some thoughts on that. That’s just one of the topics he covers on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Also on the podcast, hear about other options for glyphosate, why phone calls… Read More
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