Tag: Syngenta

Healthy plants are more productive. They produce better quality and higher yields, making plant health the ultimate return on investment for farmers. But what does plant health really mean, and how does it translate to a better bottom line? Ever wonder how Syngenta fungicides Miravis® or Elatus® work to make plants look so green and... Read More

The math adds up: Greg Stewart retools your understanding of how to drive corn yield. It’s no secret, achieving high yielding corn is a complex process that requires multiple decisions at critical points throughout the growing season. The good news is that Greg Stewart with Syngenta Canada can put you in the driver’s seat to... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Michael Harvey with Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance on the trade issues between U.S. and Canada; Hear a spotlight interview with Marijke Vanderlaan for Syngenta on PGR decisions; and, Hear some thoughts about the agriculture... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses the week that was, including Trump's "Liberation Day" and being one step closer to Fortress North America. Haney is then joined by: David Przednowek with CN Rail on grain movement heading into spring; Chris Procyk with... Read More

There are plenty of questions about cereal seed treatments, like how they work, what are the benefits and why should growers invest in treating their seed. Shad Milligan, Seedcare technical lead, west, for Syngenta Canada answers the most common questions western Canadian cereal growers have, and offers seed treatment solutions to help maximize yield, improve... Read More

Ontario growers are managing their winter wheat more intensively, starting with fertility followed by improved planting practices and crop protection tools to manage disease, according to OMAFRA Cereals Specialist Joanna Follings. The result is a winter wheat yield hovering around 100 bu/ac for the past three years, and an average 4.6 bu/ac increase in each... Read More

Two years after handing off distribution of its conventional soybean seed portfolio, Syngenta Seeds is making a similar move with its traited NK brand soybeans across Canada. Starting with the 2026 crop season, NK traited soybeans will be distributed by Pitura Seeds in Western Canada and Jackson Seed Service in Eastern Canada. "The strategic relationships... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Dr. Breanne Tidemann of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on managing herbicide resistant weeds; Bryant Luers with LG Seeds on corn hybrid diversification; Colin Rush with Bourgault on their equipment launches; Hear a clip from a recent Soil... Read More

How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter? Does adding nitrogen burn up organic matter or does it actually enhance organic matter levels in farm soils? Earlier this year, Syngenta soil health assessment lead Jordan Wade and Washington State University agronomist Andrew McGuire teamed up to answer that question. After reviewing decades of academic... 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