In Ontario, 120,000 soybean plants per acre is a common target to maximize yield. But some of today's modern soybean genetics can deliver much higher yields when planted at lower populations in high-yield environments. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Soybean School, Bernard Tobin and PRIDE Seeds market agronomist Matt Chapple put this theory to the... Read More
Category: Crop Production
Soybeans growers will have greater opportunities to plant Enlist E3 soybeans next spring as more seed companies offer the technology in their seed guides for 2020. The Enlist E3 soybean stacked trait provides tolerance to the new 2,4-D choline active in Enlist Duo herbicide, glyphosate, and glufosinate (Liberty) herbicides. Corteva Agriscience offered a limited supply... Read More
Welcome to another edition to Wheat Pete's Word with your host and RealAgriculture's resident agronomist, Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson! This week, Johnson is on the Soil Network tour, but even the cross-Ontario trek couldn't keep him from recording this week's Word. On this episode, learn about a new worm issue in corn, how the grain... Read More
Machinery is continuously changing, and as many are sitting on the combines for harvest 2019 and potentially fighting with specific problems, they are wondering what's next for 2020. RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin caught up with Matt Badding, international sales manager with John Deere, for an update on what producers can expect from John Deere combines next... Read More
Companies and stakeholders from all different areas around Manitoba came together last week for the province's inaugural Protein Summit. “Plant-protein demand is increasing at more than six per cent per year, with world demand expected to double by 2029, and animal-protein demand expected to double by 2050,” says Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler. According to a... Read More
Complete with a huge 925 horsepower engine, Claas has released two new forage harvester models that, for the first time, are offered with tracks. Matt Jaynes, Claas of America product manager for self-propelled forage harvesters, says that the new Jaguar 990 and 960 are available with Terra Trac, for rider comfort, reduced soil compaction, and... Read More
Weather plays a major role in the efficiency, profitability and overall success of your farm. Spring brings hectic schedules, volatile weather and sometimes unfavorable soil conditions. Fall typically allows for more time and resources to prepare for the following growing season, as well as lower instances of unpredictable weather. One job you can take care... Read More
Want better yields? What if better soybean genetics could provide better weed control and be better for your community? Simply better. Now available for 2020 planting, Enlist E3™ soybeans provide an advanced seed with high yield potential and robust herbicide tolerance. Spray with Enlist Duo™, part of the Enlist™ weed control system, for a better... Read More
What happens when there's plenty of canola globally and a general bearish tone to the markets? A stubborn sideways market that simply bounces between a narrow price range, with no real reason to break to the upside. The rumour mill does help with some blips, but overall this market is just flat, says Wendy White,... Read More
After a turbulent growing season, good weather finally has Ontario's soybean crop maturing quickly and speeding toward harvest. Soybeans are loving the September conditions, says BASF business representative Ken Currah, as they're starting to ripen and mature. For many growers that means it's time to consider pre-harvest burndown to either even up the crop moisture... Read More