It’s December 18th, have you checked your corn bins lately? Host of Wheat Pete’s Word, Peter Johnson has more than a few public service announcements this week, and one of them is all about high moisture corn turning into big blocks of ice (and, conversely, yucky heated hot spots) in the bin. But before we… Read More
Today, on RealAgRadio: Do StatsCan’s production estimates make sense? Resident agronomist Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson joins host Shaun Haney to discuss corn and soybean yields, corn lodging, smart depth technology, and more; Are we feeding our soybeans enough? Veritas agronomist Aaron Breimer joins Bernard Tobin to talk soybean fertility; Smart depth sensors, with Andrew Feucht… Read More
In this episode of RealAg Radio, host Shaun Haney gives some of his thoughts on the controversial issue of seed value creation, and an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal. Also in this Agronomic Monday, hear: An update on trying to increase domestic processing canola and pulses, with Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel; About… Read More
Will relay intercropping work in Ontario? For a second year, RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson has been keeping a close eye on relay intercropping trials planted in the province. The objective of the research is to evaluate whether Ontario farmers could effectively plant soybeans into standing wheat versus double cropping soybeans that are planted after wheat is… Read More
If you’ve been waiting for Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson to answer your question about soil sampling, you’re going to have to wait another week, because this week is mostly about corn, corn, and more corn. And that’s just the kind of week it’s been in Ontario, as corn harvest ever so slowly creeps towards complete… Read More
If this harvest season keeps up, Wheat Pete’s Word host Peter Johnson is going to have to change his name to Corn Bjorn. Because, yes, that’s nearly all he talks about in this week’s edition, but we promise it’s still interesting stuff, even if wheat hardly gets a mention. From what to do with high-fine… Read More
Host Shaun Haney starts off the show with a discussion on the rail strike, and seven days in, he says, we need the government to take a much more active role in getting this strike settled. What do you think? Send us your thoughts (contact info below). Then, on today’s show you’ll hear: Matt Chapple,… Read More
Occasional RealAg Radio host Lyndsey Smith steps in to host today, and she’s got a lot to say about farm safety and making it part of the culture of agriculture. Also on today’s show, you’ll hear: A lightning round of news with Jessika Guse; Belinda Bowman on her upcoming trip to Africa with Project One… Read More
There was a time when most hoped that 2019 would turn out better than past challenging years, but the term “being 2019’d” has come to mean…well, insult being added to injury. From the ‘harvest from hell’ in the west, to wet, nasty weather hindering Ontario’s harvest, and now a rail strike already limiting propane access… Read More
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney is back in the host seat after being away at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Here’s the show he has lined up: Top ag news, with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; and, Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson is in to talk all things agronomy across the country Have feedback on the show? Connect with… Read More
No one wants to see crop under snow, especially when that crop is either a) not really ready to harvest or b) most of your acres. Western Canada has been hard hit by snow cover this fall, and it seems the early start to winter now extends to most of Ontario, too. The recent snowfall… Read More
Are you a hand-shelling corn kind of farmer, or do you like a hand-held moisture meter kind of person? We’ve got something for everyone in this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, including some neat devices for moisture testing, why corn is drying down faster than many thought possible, and what’s up with funky-coloured wheat. In… Read More
Today, on Agronomic Monday, hear: The top ag news with RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse; Resident agronomist Peter Johnson joins to talk everything agronomy, from harvest weather, to how seeding date impacts corn growth, to why you should save up for a grain dryer rather than a combine. Have feedback on the show? Connect with host Shaun… Read More
There are a few treats out there in among the tricks of this harvest season. Surprisingly, mature corn and decent soybean yields are making some farmers happy as they put the 2019 growing season to bed, but there are plenty of areas still struggling with immature and wet corn and super low soybean yields. In… Read More
Harvest has progressed in some areas but unfortunately for some, it came to a screeching halt with a blast of snow. RealAg Radio host, Shaun Haney hopes that if you were stuck from getting into the combine you at least got the chance to catch up with family and friends, rest, and then be ready… Read More