Real Agriculture

APRIL 15, 2024

Cover crops can do a number of things, such as hold soil in place, cycle nutrients, suppress weed growth, and fix nitrogen. They can also interfere with planting and seeding the next crop if not terminated properly. Read More

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2024

The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers. That might be because, for some crops, the ideal window is incredibly early — like this week, in the case of winter canola for example.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PRIDE Seeds is moving away from a sole distribution model and towards an ag retail network model for Western Canada. The move will increase the locations farmers can find PRIDE Seeds’ corn product portfolio. “Our enhanced dealer network will now work, directly and exclusively, with PRIDE Seeds.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Wireless technology has been making its way into almost every aspect of life and continues to make its way into modern seeding equipment. Jordan Henderson, territory sales manager for Bourgault Industries, explains how the company has spent the last five years designing the new Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) seed controller.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When it comes to choosing soybean varieties how should growers factor seed weight and pod count into their variety selection decisions? That’s a question the Maizex Seeds agronomy team has been looking at in. That’s a question the Maizex Seeds agronomy team has been looking at in. Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It’s been a long process, but Canada is nearing a final decision on the use of gene editing in crop development. Krista Thomas, vice president of seed innovation and trade policy with the Canada Grains Council, explains the final assessment — that of feed for livestock — is nearing completion, as the consultation wraps up.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 22, 2024

With a 90-foot boom for fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed, the Salford Group’s new AB640 applicator has the capability to cover 22 per cent more ground per pass compared to traditional 70-foot applicators. Salford application equipment product manager Gavin Held notes that the new.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2023

UAVs, or drones, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on of seed into standing crops. Read More UAVs, or drones, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on of seed into standing crops.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 26, 2024

Taking the first step in planting cover crops or multi-species forage mixes are no exception and requires some careful analysis before deciding on what’s right. Soil type, soil biology, and rainfall for each farm, as well as goals and expectations of cover crops can. To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Corteva Agriscience has launched Straxan fungicide treatment for cereals that provides protection against both seed- and soil-borne diseases. Read More Corteva Agriscience has launched Straxan fungicide treatment for cereals that provides protection against both seed- and soil-borne diseases. Read More

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 14, 2024

Canadian farmers who run Vaderstad planters will see something familiar when they look closely at the company’s new Proceed V seed drill. The tillage and seeding company has been working on the Proceed V for several years and when it starts production in 2025 it will feature the Gilstring seed meter — it’s currently used.

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Seeding Production Crop 261

Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

answers several questions on cover crop management, taking out a hay stand, and starting off winter wheat. answers several questions on cover crop management, taking out a hay stand, and starting off winter wheat. Have a question you’d. Read More Are you ready for an agronomy Q&A? Have a question you’d. Read More

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Effectively controlling grassy weeds in a grass crop is always a challenge, and one that Dan Dall, regional commercial manager for the U.S. Central Plains, and Bailey Jenks, regional commercial manager for the Pacific Northwest, both with Limagrain Cereal Seeds (LCS) know all too well.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 6, 2024

Orr will remain based at Corteva’s Canadian head office at Calgary, Alberta, where she will lead the organization as it delivers a pipeline of new seed and crop protection solutions to Canadian farmers in the years ahead. Loralee Orr has been named as Canada Commercial Leader for Corteva Agriscience.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Which seed makes the most sense to plant first next spring? Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says good arguments can be made for planting either crop first. The best solution might be to buy a second planter and start rolling with both crops at the. Soybeans or corn?

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2024

Canola is an elastic, amazingly resilient plant, but it starts as a very tiny seed and emerges under threat of certain death by very hungry flea beetles. Setting up this crop for great yield is the typical combination of establishment, nutrition, and crop protection, but in this episode of The Agronomists, we dig in to.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A high-quality wheat crop starts before the seed is even planted by choosing the best seed lot possible. A seed with excellent germination, strong vigour, and freedom from and protection against key pathogens is more likely to achieve strong emergence and a healthy plant establishment.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by PRIDE Seeds product manager Matt Chapple for a look. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by PRIDE Seeds product manager Matt Chapple for a look. Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lemken acquired the South Africa-based business in early 2023 and will significantly expand its seeding product portfolio with the addition of Equalizer precision planters with up to 36 rows and seed drills with a working. Farmers can expect to see the trademark yellow of Equalizer precision planters in Canadian and U.S.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding. While pulses have the ability to fix their own nitrogen, they may need a little help at the start of the year to bridge the gap between seed. Is it worth it? Is it worth it? Read More

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In fact, two-thirds of total worldwide crop production is currently made up of just nine species, according to FAO data. In addition to all the flavorful produce we’re missing out on, this homogenization is a major threat to crop genetic diversity—and poses serious danger to the future of the food supply.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 29, 2025

Northern Plains who are looking to manage input costs and want a durable crop that can stand up to weather stress. That advice comes from Limagrain Cereal Seeds team members Zach Thibault, based in Bozeman, Montana, and Troy Gerding from Fargo, North Read More Planting wheat this spring is a good option for farmers across the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Matt Makens with Makens Weather for a late winter weather outlook; Dr. Luke Gatiboni with University of North Carolina State on micronutrients role in crop production. Hear from Laura Eastwood in a spotlight interview for KWS Seeds Read More

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bare and sometimes thawed ground has many farmers asking if it’s too early for clover, for frost seeding, for tillage, and for patching in wheat crops. Bare and sometimes thawed ground has many farmers asking if it’s too early for clover, for frost seeding, for tillage, and for patching in wheat crops.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 30, 2023

Strong plant stands can set a soybean crop up for big yields. Read More Strong plant stands can set a soybean crop up for big yields. Read More Strong plant stands can set a soybean crop up for big yields. In Ontario, typically one to four per cent of the soybean acres fail to establish adequate plant stands and. Read More

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Agricultural Biodiversity

AUGUST 27, 2023

Diversify markets, production, crops and technology to de-risk agrifood systems. Seed Systems Resilience—An Overview. Continuous flow of diversity, trustworthy institutions and innovation are needed to de-risk seed systems. Navigating toward resilient and inclusive seed systems. De-risk genebanks first though.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 26, 2024

Seeds for Resilience , a project of Crop Trust , is working to strengthen gene banks across sub-Saharan Africa. As these challenges intensify, it becomes increasingly difficult for crops to flourish. Gene banks are crucial in preserving crop diversity in these uncertain times.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 18, 2024

Once soybeans are up and out of the ground, the crop can be quite resilient. In this episode of the Soybean School, Laura Schmidt, production specialist with the. Read More Once soybeans are up and out of the ground, the crop can be quite resilient. Read More

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With a new brush-based seed guidance system, Monosem says its ValoTerra Ultimate planter can ensure optimal planting and depth at speeds of 2 to 18 kilometres per hour.

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Seeding Production Farming Farming 261

Real Agriculture

AUGUST 13, 2024

There’s lots of research that points to a two-inch depth, but there’s growing evidence that planting corn up to three inches deep is a better choice if the seed can access optimum moisture levels at that depth. On this episode of The Sharp Edge, Maizex Seeds agronomist Henry. Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2023

a dry bean seed and research enterprise located in Idaho. The company says the acquisition is a strategic move that underscores its dedication to expanding Hensall C0-op’s value-added product portfolio while diversifying its growing areas, and solidifying access to premium, high-quality seed offerings for its members and customers.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When it comes to choosing soybean varieties how should growers factor seed weight and pod count into their variety selection decisions? When it comes to choosing soybean varieties how should growers factor seed weight and pod count into their variety selection decisions?

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Brent Derkatch has been named as the new president and CEO of Canterra Seeds. Derkatch has been with CANTERRA SEEDS since 2001, and has served as the director, Pedigreed Seed Business Unit for the past five years. Read More Brent Derkatch has been named as the new president and CEO of Canterra Seeds. Derkatch will.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

has acquired the HyTech Production LTd. As Bayer continues increasing its canola business, we have been exploring ways to enhance the processes and assets that contribute to this important crop,” says Antoine Bernet, president and CEO, Bayer Inc. Bayer CropScience Inc.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 4, 2024

Those are questions PRIDE Seeds agronomist Stephanie Myslik tackles on this episode of RealAgriculture Corn School. Those are questions PRIDE Seeds agronomist Stephanie Myslik tackles on this episode of RealAgriculture Corn School. How do corn hybrids respond to foliar feeding? Read More How do corn hybrids respond to foliar feeding?

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Real Agriculture

JULY 24, 2024

Canadian farmers are beginning to see the results of Lemken’s 2023 purchase of South African seed drill maker Equalizer as the company rolls out new seeding tools for the Canadian market. At Ag In Motion at Saskatoon, Sask., farmers had a chance to get a good look at the Lemken Equalizer air tine drill. Read More

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