Speed, Volume and Swath Width — Can Drones Hit the Target on the Farm?
Canadian regulators are widening drone use in agriculture, prompting Ontario Ministry of Agriculture specialist Jason Deveau to run field trials with Bayer Crop Science using the DJI Agras T100. The winter‑wheat tests evaluate how flight speed, water volume, swath width and wind affect fungicide coverage. Early data show that doubling water volume to 10 gallons per acre and reducing speed improve canopy penetration, while higher speeds widen the swath but increase deposition variability. Future corn trials will assess the economics of fast‑capacity versus targeted drone applications.
Canadian Meat Sector Pushes for Trade Certainty Amid Labour Crunch
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) chief, Kyle Larkin, used a recent industry forum to press for greater trade certainty as the sector grapples with a looming labour crunch and volatile international markets. He highlighted the council’s core demand: a 16‑year...
Boost Your Yield with Canola Fungicide Digital Insights | Bayer Product Spotlight
The video spotlights Bayer’s Canola Fungicide Digital Insights program, a subscription‑based tool that guides growers on applying Proline Gold fungicide in canola fields. The service answers three core questions—whether, when, and where to spray—by integrating field‑level history, variety maturity, and recent weather...
Beef Markets Hit by Volatility Ahead of Long Weekend | Beef Market Update
The beef market update highlighted extreme volatility as record‑high fat cattle prices collided with a slowdown in cash‑side trading ahead of the U.S. Memorial Day weekend. Futures in South Texas and Kansas slipped to the 258‑260 range, down from last...
Adapting How Farms Operate & Fertilizer Decisions | RealAg Radio: May 21/26
The RealAg Radio "Farmer Rapid Fire" episode highlighted a growing sense among Canadian producers that agriculture is at a structural breaking point, with 59% of surveyed farmers believing permanent operational changes are required. The discussion, sponsored by Corteva, focused...
Fertilizer, Grain, and Export Groups Seek Federal Action on Critical Vancouver Export Corridor
A coalition of 28 agricultural and export groups, led by Fertilizer Canada, has written to the prime minister and transport minister warning that the single‑lane Second Narrows rail bridge in Vancouver is a fragile choke point for Canada’s export economy....
3D Drone Canopy Growth: AI Plant Phenotyping Secrets Revealed #shorts
Drone-mounted cameras capture overlapping images, allowing reconstruction of a three‑dimensional canopy model. This 3D view lets researchers monitor canopy growth over time, providing a direct proxy for plant vigor and growth rate. The approach complements traditional ground‑cover measurements and vegetation indices,...
Feedlot Success: Details Matter, Not Size #shorts
In a recent talk, the speaker rebutted an audience comment that highlighted a massive 200,000‑head Nebraska feedlot as the benchmark for success, arguing that size alone is misleading. He emphasized that the true drivers are granular protocols—strict animal‑intake checks, rapid health...
Farm Science to Value: Biostimulant Crop Response #shorts
The video explains how the company translates biostimulant research into tangible farm value through its Atlas product, which leverages a proprietary biocatalyst technology applied as an over‑treat on conventional fertilizers such as MAP, DAP, and potash. Current fertilizer phosphorus use efficiency...
Glyphosate-Resistant Ryegrass: Identifying and Controlling Problem Grasses #shorts
The video focuses on the emergence of glyphosate‑resistant annual ryegrass, a growing problem grass that is appearing in winter meetings and field sites. The presenter explains that, despite its name, the species should be managed as a perennial because of...
Can I Really Plant Beans with a Drill? #EdibleBeans #shorts
The video addresses whether beans can be planted using a drill, a common row‑crop seeder, and outlines the conditions under which it is feasible. The presenter explains that single‑disc drills can handle beans, but success hinges on the cart’s metering system,...
Proving Product Performance at the Honeywell Research Facility | Syngenta Product Spotlight
The segment is a product‑spotlight interview on Rural Radio where Syngenta’s formulation and application technology manager, Matthew Coulter, explains how the Honeywood research facility in Plattsville, Ontario validates the performance of its seed‑treatment and herbicide products for Canadian growers. Coulter details...
Red Jug, Different Rate — Key Considerations for Liberty AMP | Canola School
The video introduces Liberty AMP, a new 20 percent more concentrated version of BASF’s Liberty herbicide for canola, distinguished by its red jug. Growers are warned that the formulation carries a lower use rate than the traditional Liberty 150 (blue jug) and that...
Setting a High Bar for Biostimulant Crop Response
The interview at the Commodity Classic focused on Loveland Products’ biostimulant portfolio, highlighting the Atlas bio‑catalyst and the newer Prologue formulation. Ron Calhoun explained how traditional fertilizers deliver only 15‑30% of phosphorus to crops, and how Atlas’s biological chemistry can...
Hormuz Chokehold Raises Stakes for Energy, Fertilizer, and Global Food Prices | Frontlines, May 2026
The Frontlines podcast examines the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the United States’ layered blockade, warning that the chokepoint’s shutdown is throttling oil exports, fertilizer shipments, and ultimately driving up global food prices. Hosts Jacob Shapiro and Sean...