The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will re-approve newer dicamba formulations for over-the-top use for the 2021 growing season through to 2026. EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler made the announcement on Tuesday. The herbicide was previously labeled for in-crop use in soybean and cotton varieties with traits that confer dicamba tolerance, but that… Read More
Plant populations, layering data, and planning for ’21 — a LIVE! with Andria Karstens
If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate field maps, yield data, and more into one decision making tool, check out this LIVE! Q&A segment featuring Andria Karstens, with Climate Fieldview. Don’t miss RealAg LIVE! weekdays at 1 pm M/3 pm E on your favourite social media platform! SUMMARY What’s better: farming in Ontario or in… Read More
RealAg Radio, October 27: FBN acquisitions, handling COVID-19 at a college level, and the latest commodity market lift
Let’s all just pause for a second and recognize that it’s already October 27. We’re not quite sure where the time has gone… but we’re happy to have you along for the ride. On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; Torey Hadland… Read More
Alberta announces changes to TFW program; primary agriculture is exempt
The Alberta government says part of “prioritizing jobs for Albertans” includes making changes to the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program in the province. Alberta’s government plans to limit the number and types of jobs available to new TFWs — making jobs “available for unemployed Albertans,” according to a press release. As of November 1, additional… Read More
Wheat Pete’s Word, Oct 28: Colourful wheat, resistant rootworm, green dust, and the Goldilocks zone
Yield results are trickling in, and regional differences sure do tell the tale of spring conditions and summer rain (or lack thereof) for the 2020 growing season. In this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word, we take a look at crop yields across Ontario, but also into Quebec, and as far as the east coast. Also in… Read More
Who should we hire to endorse agriculture?
In a recent RealAg LIVE feature with Michelle Miller (aka The Farm Babe), the issue of advocacy in agriculture came up. Promoting the industry and connecting with consumers has become more important, but how does agriculture amplify its voice? Miller, and others, think a celebrity might be the ticket. They would appeal to the general… Read More
Why central tire inflation systems might be worth the cost
Whenever the RealAg team gets to visit Agritechnica in Germany, central tire inflation system technologies seem to be everywhere. It’s not as common over on this continent, and there’s a lot of discussion surrounding the “why not” of having it. However, our resident agronomist Peter “Whete Pete” Johnson recently found some evidence of the positives… Read More
BUTEO start offers early season protection from flea beetles
Bayer CropScience has launched BUTEO™ start, a new insecticide seed treatment option for canola in Western Canada targeted at early control of flea beetles. There are two main types of flea beetles: striped and crucifer, explains Andrew Chisholm, Traits and Trait Launch Manager with Bayer CropScience. The striped flea beetle is really starting to increase… Read More
Mind Your Farm Business, Ep 53: Data driven profit decisions
Yield maps aren’t the only data points to collect and analyze. Farms generate all sorts of information that could be useful in determining profit, wasted time or resources, or identifying opportunity. The trouble is, some farms are either generating data with no clear means of using it, or are missing out on capturing simple data… Read More
RealAg Radio, August 24: Heat impacts, harvest management, and soybean nodules
Heyo — it’s Agronomic Monday! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, on how this hot weather is having an impact on harvest across the Prairies and Ontario, some of the yields people are seeing, and comments on some insect issues; Shawn Senko of the Canola Council… Read More