Variable rate seeding may not be new, but putting it into practice at scale still takes planning, data, and a willingness to adapt. For Laird Lampertz and the team at Pitura Seeds near Domain, Man., that process started with a simple question: how do we get the most out of every seed? At the core... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Choosing the right rate of nitrogen for a corn crop can be tricky: the soil will mineralize some, the fertilizer will provide some, and biological sources, such as manure, will offer some N as well. What tools exist to help choose the right rate, and should an N addition be protected? On this episode of... Read More
The World Trade Organization on Monday agreed to establish separate dispute settlement panels to investigate both sides of the Canada-China tariff tit-for-tat that is affecting Canadian agricultural exports. China argues Canada is not meeting its WTO obligations in regards to duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum that the Canadian government imposed last year... Read More
? Tissue testing is often viewed as a reactive tool when problems are observed in a field, but it can be a proactive part of a broader strategy to maximize yields. In this Soybean School episode, we're joined by Chase Austvold of Lallemand Plant Care in a southern Manitoba soybean field to discuss how tissue... Read More
Weed resistance poses a significant challenge to North American agriculture, with over 65 weed species globally now resistant to herbicides, of which more than 20 are found in Canada and the U.S. alone. Some of these species are resistant to multiple herbicide groups, too. In the U.S. Corn Belt, glyphosate-resistant waterhemp can reduce soybean yields... Read More
Vive Crop Protection has announced the appointment of Bryce Eger as executive advisor, Canada Commercial Development. "We are excited to welcome Bryce Eger to Vive Crop Protection," says Darren Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection. "His extensive expertise in driving growth at leading industry organizations, combined with his strategic leadership, will be critical... Read More
When growing corn in a strip-tilled field, many growers walk a fine line as they look to target optimum nitrogen rates to push yield while also precisely placing the nutrient within the strip to avoid crop burn. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) corn specialist Ben... Read More
A record U.S. corn yield may be in the cards this year, but how markets use this potential depends on more than just acres and agronomy. Farmers are eyeing 96 million acres of corn and near-decade-best crop ratings heading into pollination, and that could damper the top-end of price potential unless something gives on weather... Read More
A new proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase renewable fuel volume obligations (RVOs) is sending ripples through North America’s oilseed markets. While the jump to 5.6 billion gallons by 2026 exceeded industry expectations, it comes with a significant caveat for Canadian canola. In this RealAg Radio interview, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More
In this week’s episode of Wheat Pete's Word, host Peter Johnson tackles a laundry list of agronomic dilemmas as early summer stress ramps up. From crusting and stranded beans, to feeding hybrid rye, to the consequences of residue in soybean stands to serious concerns about stripe rust, Peter Johnson offers practical insight and field-driven advice.... Read More