Podcasts – RealAgriculture

StatsCan has released its delayed 2020 acreage prediction for field crops in Canada. The report was to be released two weeks ago and has a limited survey response compared to more normal circumstances, due to COVID-19. StatsCan stated, “At this time, intended seeded area estimates cannot reflect the full impact on the crop sector as... Read More

It’s Thursday, and that means its one of our favourite days of the week here at RealAgriculture, as it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta.; Scott Keller of Camrose, Alta.; Murray Linthicum of southern Sask.; Murray Froebe of Carman, Man.; and Steve... Read More

Today’s #RealagRadio features the top ag news of the day, a product spotlight on the TruFlex trait’s fit for #Cdnag, and Tom Deans with top succession planning tips. Listen to @RURALRADIO147 at 4:30 Eastern/2:30 Mountain! #westcdnag #ontag Top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Andrew Chisholm of Bayer CropScience, with a... Read More

After a decent start to the spring season, Ontario’s weather has done a bit of a 180 and turned cool and damp. What does it mean for planting and spraying? In this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson covers why tank contents might be more important than temperature when it comes to... Read More

Soybeans can handle cold, dry conditions at planting, but growers need to be careful when a cold, wet forecast is bearing down on their farm. Planting is proceeding quickly across Ontario, but many growers are asking if they should park the planter as an early-May polar vortex approaches the province — daytime highs of 3... Read More

Drier weather over the last few years has taken some of the wind out of soybeans’  sails in Western Canada, but there’s a case to be made that fundamental climate trends on the Prairies still support good soybeans yields in the longer term. Especially if growers are on the ball with planting when the soil... Read More

Thanks for joining us for the Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s episode of the show, you’ll hear: Top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney and RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith; A new podcast dedicated to beneficial insects, with the first episode featuring Dr. Meghan Vankosky; Franco Naccarato of Ontario Meat and... Read More

Before any crops go in the ground, many producers are already thinking, “How can I make my harvest go smoothly?” When it comes to growing pulse crops — especially peas and lentils — one of the ways you can get ahead is by land rolling. This is done to ensure uniformity in the field, by... Read More

It’s agronomic Monday, and as producers across the country begin to hit the fields, we at RealAgriculture couldn’t be more excited! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Alana Serhan, market development specialist with PRIDE Seeds, on what impact some cooler water has on young corn plants, and what that means for corn yield... Read More

Producers across the country are beginning to get into the fields and getting that corn seed in the ground. When it comes to planting corn, getting that seedbed prepped is imperative to ensuring a steady start — whether you are growing silage or grain corn. A key to this is ensuring your soil temperature is... Read More