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In this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith talks with Edgar Hammermeister of Western Ag Professional Agronomy and Marshall McDaniel of Iowa State University about predicting nitrogen release from soil. They explore the environmental and biological factors that drive nitrogen mineralization, such as temperature, moisture, and organic matter. The discussion also highlights decision‑support tools and modeling approaches that help growers estimate nitrogen availability throughout the growing season. Finally, they examine practical tactics for building a sustainable nitrogen reserve in the soil over multiple years.
The video argues that President Trump’s recent commentary has reignited questions about NATO’s purpose in a post‑Cold War world, suggesting that the alliance is losing its strategic relevance as the United States dismantles the infrastructure that once underpinned its unipolar...
The Pulse School episode focuses on how pulse growers can balance phosphorus, potassium and sulfur (PKS) applications when profit margins are squeezed by soaring fertilizer prices. Host Amber Bell interviews Shane Stridehorse of Pulse Canada, who emphasizes that pulses’ lack...
The video argues that recent strikes have virtually annihilated Iran’s navy and air force, leaving its military infrastructure in ruins and setting the stage for a protracted rebuilding effort. According to the narrator, the United States and Israel enjoy overwhelming firepower...
The How Could I Know podcast welcomes 24‑year‑old Rachel Sheffield, a third‑generation farmer from Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. She recounts how a pandemic‑era online class, a degree in agricultural business, and the Chicken Farmers of Canada Young Farmers program converged...
The Soybean School episode spotlights a breakthrough in double‑crop soybean production for Ontario’s northern growing regions. Researchers led by OMAFRA specialist Horst Bonner demonstrated that planting ultra‑short‑season varieties—often labeled as triple‑zero or even shorter—can deliver robust yields when sown in...
The video is a Real Agriculture product spotlight where host Lindsay Smith interviews Sententa agronomist Ma Vanderolin about Syngenta’s stacked cereal program and how growers can “make the most of managing yield” in wheat. Vanderolin stresses three levers—optimal planting date, sulfur...
The video explores the evolving concept of "food as health," highlighting how nutrition manufacturers across North America and beyond are foregrounding protein, creatine, fiber, low‑sugar content, and hydration on product labels. It argues that these trends reflect a broader shift...
The short video walks viewers through a wheat field that has greened up nicely and emphasizes the upcoming need for a T1 fungicide application. It frames the discussion around timing the first preventative spray to protect the crop before disease...
John Deere unveiled its 2027 planter lineup at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, highlighting a suite of precision‑ag technologies designed to tighten emergence control and boost input efficiency. The updates include Exact Depth, which lets operators adjust seed‑placement depth...
The video spotlights a blind spot in agricultural management: while farmers routinely evaluate environmental, market, and financial risks, they frequently overlook the legal and safety liabilities tied to their workforce. The presenter emphasizes that the so‑called “farm exemptions” are often...
The podcast episode focuses on the rapidly escalating conflict with Iran and its potential to trigger a pandemic‑level shock to the global economy. Host Sean Haney and analyst Jacob Shapiro outline two divergent pathways: Door A, where Iran monopolizes the Strait...
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) announced it will not support the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations, reaffirming that existing animal ID rules remain in force. CCA said the draft changes, which focus on capturing animal movement,...
The video features Sean Haney interviewing Jason McGillry, trade unit manager for Specialty Grains Group at Skooler, discussing current dynamics of the KWS hybrid rye market from a buyer’s perspective. McGillry explains that the 2025 crop was unusually large—about a million...
The interview with Linda Hunt of Farming for Ages at the Advancing Women’s Conference focused on the AGNO project, a province‑backed initiative that examined how Alberta’s farming community can better address mental‑health challenges. The discussion highlighted the need for...
