May 30, 2025

Chickpea supplies tight despite large Australian forecast

Australia produced a staggering 2.35 million tonnes of the crop last year, up from 513,000 tonnes the previous year, according to AgPulse Analytica. The firm is forecasting another whopper crop of 2.32 million tonnes in 20...

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May 30, 2025

Free spuds recognize international potato day

Volunteers from Potato Growers of Alberta were hard at work giving away free potatoes to the community in Taber, Alberta, May 30 as part of celebrations held across the world to recognize International Potato Day.

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May 30, 2025

India extends exemption on pea duty

Canada’s pea producers are breathing a sigh of relief after India announced it is extending duty-free access for yellow peas through March 31, 2026. The exemption was set to expire May 31, 2025. Find out more on the extens...

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May 30, 2025

Is it safe to spray stressed yellow corn?

After a stretch of cool, wet weather many corn fields across Ontario have turned yellow, and growers are asking whether it’s safe to spray the stressed plants. Find out more on what Dr. Peter Sikkema and Peter Johnson have...

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May 30, 2025

Wheat School: Timing fusarium fungicide application in winter wheat

Cool and wet weather are two things Ontario’s wheat crop has seen plenty of in 2025. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Wheat School, agronomist Kurtis Pilkington looks at the role weather could play in the potential d...

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May 30, 2025

Markets react to USDA wheat downgrade & moisture concerns on the Prairies

Global wheat markets surged this week following a surprising downgrade in U.S. winter and spring wheat crop ratings. What does it mean for the overall wheat market direction? For this RealAg Market Update, RealAg Radio hos...

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May 30, 2025

Signals, sentiment, & supply — canola markets hold steady in face of trade & tariff friction

Tight supplies and steady demand continue to underpin strength in the canola market, even as global trade tensions swirl. With futures contracts recently hitting new highs, Canadian growers are navigating both pricing oppo...

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May 30, 2025

Soybean School: Late-planted soys still pack yield punch

What are the prospects for those struggling beans? How much yield potential remains for beans yet to be planted? And when should growers consider replanting? On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, host Bern...

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May 23, 2025

Canada’s canola supply grows tighter

Analysts say Agriculture Canada may have to cut its ending canola stocks estimate in half in response to booming exports. Read more on this prediction from this Western Producer article.

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May 23, 2025

Profitable Practices: Spot spraying takes aim on hard-to-kill weeds, reduces herbicide use

Spot spray technology is helping one Saskatchewan farmer tackle herbicide resistance, cut costs, and stay committed to sustainable practices — all without sacrificing efficacy. Find out more on spot spraying from this Real...

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May 23, 2025

Canola School: Turning last year’s cereal into this year’s success

In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Canola School, Mike Palmier, agronomist and partner at MNP Ag Intellect, talks about the key strategies for managing cereal trash to optimize canola emergence in the spring.

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May 23, 2025

Wheat Pete’s Word: Cold stress, stripe rust scouting & planting those soybeans

From chilly air to fast-growing wheat, it’s been another week of agronomic twists and regional contrasts. In this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson tackles early forage harvest lessons, cold water imbibition...

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May 09, 2025

Wheat breeding priorities shift based on regional stresses, market demands

As climate variability and export sensitivities reshape wheat production, U.S. breeders are refining their focus to meet farmers’ evolving needs. Speaking on RealAg Radio, Drs. Marla Barnett and Dylan Larkin of Limagrain C...

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