December 18, 2024

The Agronomists: Killing waterhemp, kochia & other nasty weeds with Bob Hartzler & Dr. Breanne Tidemann

Multi-herbicide resistant weeds have been found in several Canadian and U.S. regions and the amount of ground they cover expands every year. On the list of worst offenders: kochia, wild oats, waterhemp, and Canada fleabane...

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November 22, 2024

Soybean School: More than one way to kill dandelion

Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed was a troublesome chore for growers and agronomists. On this episode of the Real...

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November 15, 2024

2024 ON corn rootworm trap network results

Results from the 2024 Ontario corn rootworm (CRW) trap sites monitored through the Adult Corn Rootworm (CRW) Trap Monitoring Network have been summarized in the infographic in this Field Crop News article.

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November 15, 2024

Corn School: Tackling tar spot with disease tracking technology

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Agribusiness pathologist Albert Tenuta looks at the importance of linking knowledge of disease pathogens in the field with weath...

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October 11, 2024

Corn School: Building a genetic defence for tar spot

As tar spot continues to spread northeast across Ontario’s corn region, growers are looking to build a better defence against the yield-robbing leaf disease. On this episode of RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard To...

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October 11, 2024

Soybean School: Cheating sudden death syndrome

For more insight on managing Sudden Death Syndrome, RealAgriculture Soybean School host Bernard Tobin caught up with Albert Tenuta at a pair of trial locations this summer. On this episode, Tenuta shares field evidence of ...

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September 22, 2024

The Agronomists: Fall weed control with Rob Miller & Tammy Jones

Fall time is the right time to kill weeds, say two out of two agronomists in this fast-paced episode of The Agronomists. Listen/watch as Rob Miller, BASF, and Tammy Jones, Corteva, go tete-a-tete over the how, when, and wh...

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September 22, 2024

Corn School: Managing late-arriving tar spot

OMAFRA's Albert Tenuta has been testing fungicide treatments to control tar spot in his disease nursery at Rodney, Ontario, since 2020. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School, Tenuta and host Bernard Tobin tour t...

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September 22, 2024

Pulse School: Pea aphids, nesting dolls, & economic thresholds

In this episode of Pulse School, Dr. Sean Prager discusses the signs and symptoms of pea aphids, their developmental stages and how they affect crops in their different stages, potential solutions, as well as on-going rese...

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September 06, 2024

Scab resistance rates high in fresh market potato genetics

Scab is an ongoing concern for fresh market potato producers and a key focus for new variety development. Eugenia Banks, an Ontario Potato Board potato specialist and researcher, said pitted scabs have been particularly pr...

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August 20, 2024

Pulse School: Navigating disease challenges using lupins & faba beans

Faba beans and even lupins offer farmers new options to help manage diseases while also adding diversity to cropping systems. In this Pulse School with Shane Strydhorst, of Alberta Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada, learn abo...

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August 15, 2024

MB cereals fight ergot

Fungal fears sparked by Manitoba’s early season conditions are starting to manifest in some cereal crops. Reports of ergot have been coming into Manitoba Agriculture, according to provincial cereals specialist Anne Kirk. F...

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August 15, 2024

Weed control or cover crops after wheat? Why it makes sense to do both

Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson explains in this clip from the August 12th episode of RealAg Radio, cover crops are not a cure-all, and weed control ahead of covers can be an excellent way to stop tough-to-kill and herbicide re...

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