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RealAg Radio: Labour issues, corn harvest quality, and on-farm grain dryers, Nov 20, 2023

Real Agriculture

On this episode, host Shaun Haney is back from Germany and is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: Autonomy to help dealing with labour issues; Yields and quality concern in the corn harvest; and, Enough corn for an on-farm grain dryer. We will also hear a. We will also hear a. Read More

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Soil School: What’s the value of wheat straw?

Real Agriculture

RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says there’s no better time to talk about soil health than during wheat harvest. Ontario research shows that by adding wheat to the rotation, growers see a five percent increase in corn yield and. Read More

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RealAg on the Weekend: Scouting at swathing, rail strike impacts, and yield predictions, August 24, 2024

Real Agriculture

Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Saskatchewan farmer Jocelyn Velestuk on the start of their harvest and her yield predictions; Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association on the trilateral meeting and the rail strike impact to the beef industry; Hear a clip from a recent. Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend!

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The Agronomists, Ep 155: Plant growth regulators with Jeremy Boychyn and Marijke Vanderlaan 

Real Agriculture

But growers have plenty of management decisions to consider to effectively use a PGR to reduce lodging, increase harvestability and protect and increase grain yield. But growers have plenty of management decisions to consider to effectively use a PGR to reduce lodging, increase harvestability and protect and increase grain yield.

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4R strategies help optimize corn nitrogen investment

Real Agriculture

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing. Read More

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How starter fertilizer can sow corn success

Western FarmPress

Starter fertilizer can boost early corn growth. However, its influence on boosting corn yields at harvest hinges upon several factors.

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Top 10 Tips to Boost Farm Efficiency, Productivity, and Yields

Farmbrite

In this article, we'll share the top 10 tips to boost your farm's efficiency, productivity, and yields – all with a dash of farm flair! Regularly amend your soil with organic matter, such as compost or cover crops, to improve fertility. Quality seeds ensure better germination rates, stronger plant growth, and ultimately, higher yields.

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