Happy Canada Day! Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney gives us a recap of the week, plus hear from Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture in conversation with Eric Watson on his World Record Wheat. Then we will hear an interview with Carlo Dade with the Canada West… Read More
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There’s plenty to learn from early scouting trips across the field, including seed survival, seeding depth, and evaluating the effectiveness of inputs so far. One of those key early inputs includes a seed treatment, and one of the most common uses for insecticidal seed treatments on canola is to fight flea beetles. Because feeding on… Read More
Many may think the time to check the drill for seeding rate and depth is as the drill is going over the field. While they wouldn’t be wrong, it’s also important to get out and dig through that field as the canola field germinates and emerges. Rob Macdonald of BASF joins this episode of the… Read More
Welcome to this Agronomic Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! You’ll hear from Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, on a number of topics including: wildfire smoke impact on newly planted crops, crop emergent, and sulphur deficiency. As well as an audio clip from a recent Canola School with Rob MacDonald of BASF on the… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss crawling into spring, getting a jump on planting potatoes, wrapping up maple syrup season, and so much more! As well, hear a clip from last… Read More
This Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio sounds a bit different — as Kara Oosterhuis of RealAgriculture is sitting in the host seat today. On this jam-packed episode, you’ll hear: Bethany Wyatt of BASF, on 4R nutrient management and saving on input costs; Rob MacDonald, in the fourth episode of the Canola PODcast series, brought… Read More