When it comes to winter wheat, fusarium head blight (FHB) likes lots of spring moisture but cool temperatures can slow development of the disease. Cool and wet weather are two things Ontario's wheat crop has seen plenty of in 2025. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, Bayer Crop Science agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks... Read More
Year: 2025
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Mike Schreiner of Ontario Greens to talk about a private member’s bill that looks to create a food belt in Ontario; Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag for a spotlight interview; Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven for a... Read More
An unnamed buyer has signed an agreement to purchase the former Merit Functional Foods plant protein processing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The plant has sat vacant since Merit entered receivership in early 2023, owing $95 million to its two main creditors — Export Development Canada (EDC) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC). After discussions with multiple... Read More
Roughly 88 per cent of Canadian farmers still don’t have a continuity plan, and that lack of preparation could leave families facing more than grief in the event of a death or serious injury. That’s the warning from Derryn Shrosbree of 33seven, who joined Shaun Haney in this fourth instalment of a continuity planning series... Read More
After a stretch of cool, wet weather many corn fields across Ontario have turned yellow, and growers are asking whether it's safe to spray the stressed plants. Retired University of Guelph weed scientist Dr. Peter Sikkema says the reason that corn is tolerant to many herbicides is its ability to rapidly metabolize those herbicides. However,... Read More
It can be rather tempting to throw in one or two extra things in the spray tank when it's time for a pass — time and fuel is precious, after all. But depending on several factors, adding another product or nutrient to the tank can end up costing way more time in sprayer clean-out if... Read More
There is no shortage of inspirational quotes and motivational sayings to encourage us to dream bigger. Failure is not an option! Go big or go home! Opportunity knocks! The truth is, failure is always an option. So is saying no, or giving up on what's not working. Saying no to an opportunity can actually be... Read More
In a unique blend of clean energy and biotechnology, Calgary-based startup Cvictus is “trying to tackle some of the world’s largest issues with our new technologies,” says Katrina Stewart, director of biotechnology and carbon reduction in this interview with RealAgriculture's Amber Bell. Cvictus says it uses a process called enhanced hydrogen recovery to process ultra-deep... Read More
Parliament returns to Ottawa this week after a four-month hiatus that included a prime minister's resignation, a Liberal leadership race, a short-lived cabinet, and an election campaign. As all parliament sittings do, this one will kick off with a speech from the throne. Throne speeches set the tone and direction for the sitting, including an... Read More
Sclerotinia can be a serious threat to your crop. To sustainably manage sclerotinia, the key decision every canola grower must make each year is whether to spray – and when. Sure, moist and hot conditions contribute to a sclerotinia outbreak. But even in a dry year, your risk of infection can still be significant, especially... Read More