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Strong start for Ontario's 2024 cereal crops
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWinter cereals see all four seasons in Ontario, which means a wide variety of environmental conditions can affect their growth and yield. What can growers expect after a cooler fall for planting in parts of the province and an unusually warm winter? Do typical considerations like nitrogen and sulphur application timings and pest management strategies changed in a year like this one? In this episode of Inputs, Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food...
Maintaining healthy growing conditions during drought
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBIn March, during the first installment of our two-part series on managing drought, we chatted about what growers need to be doing right now to ensure their soil and crops have the best opportunity to thrive this coming summer. In this episode of Inputs, we expand on this topic, tapping into some of the measures farmers need to take over the course of the growing season to maintain healthy soil and crops. Dustin Farr is an instructor in the ag management program at Olds College of Agricultur...
Preparing now for potential drought
March 19, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBAfter a winter with below-average snowfall levels, farmers in Alberta and across the Prairies need to plan now for what could be a dry growing season. In this episode of Inputs, we are joined by agronomist extension specialist Ruoxi Xia, who works with Alberta Grains. Xia shares her insights and some tips on how growers can prepare for potential drought conditions, including what measures should be taken right now, which crops are more susceptible to dry conditions, what resources are availa...
Making cybersecurity part of your farm management plan
March 05, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBWith more and more digital agricultural tools on the farm – whether guiding or driving the tractor, tracking finances or prices, or optimizing conditions in a barn – cybersecurity management should be on your radar, no matter the size of your operation. Just like you would manage any new pest, you should add cybersecurity to your toolbox. Janos Botschner, lead investigator of cyber security capacity in Canadian agriculture with the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance (CSKA), wants to ensure...
Making the most of your nutrients
February 06, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBThe start of the 2024 growing season is coming fast – do you have a plan for spring nutrient management? In this episode of Inputs, Chris Brown, field crop sustainability specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses considerations for successful spring manure application, as well as best management practices and an alternate nutrient source coming from urban areas. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podc...
Weed management for soybean growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
January 23, 2024 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBPeter Sikkema has been researching the importance of weed management on soybean crops for more than three decades now. A professor of weed management for field crops at the University of Guelph, much of Sikkema’s work has been conducted in Ontario, but there are key takeaways from his research for soybean growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. During this episode of Inputs, Sikkema, along with FMC Canada’s technical sales manager for the Eastern Prairies region, Rachel Evans, talk about seve...
An appetite for information on agriculture in Canada
December 19, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 10.3 MBAgriculture can be a contentious topic when speaking with the general public, as there is a lot of misinformation or confusion about the industry out there. But educating the public, whether on social media, at the coffee shop, or on a broader scale can be difficult when the industry is so diverse and resources aren't always easily accessible. Enter The Real Dirt on Farming, a magazine on agriculture in Canada that addresses many of the hot button issues and puts faces to the people who feed...
Celebrating healthy soil on World Soil Day
December 05, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBDec. 5 marks the annual World Soil Day, which for 2023 will celebrate the theme of “soil and water: a source of life.” To recognize the importance of soil health to the farming community and the environment as a whole, Dr. Benjamin Ellert, research scientist and biogeochemistry and the agroecosystem science team lead with AAFC – Lethbridge, will join Inputs podcast host Dylan Sjolie to discuss several soil health topics and how that relates to the environment. During the podcast, Ellert wil...
Flying high: drones all the rave in the ag sector
November 21, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDrones are a hot topic in the agriculture world right now, with spraying, mapping and seeding all at the top of a long list of tasks that would be incredibly beneficial to farmers. As the technology continues to improve, people like Bob Hoffos, a GPS/GIS instructor for the land and water resources program at Werklund School of Agriculture and Technology at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, is leading the way when it comes to what drones can do for growers and agronomists. In this ...
Ag robotics in reality with Chuck Baresich
November 07, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWith all of the technology implemented in modern agriculture, automation and robotics is likely the next logical leap – but it can feel like an exceptionally large one for many. Between the economic, technological, and reliability considerations, there's the added difficulty of knowing which machine might work best for your operation, and whether it can do what it's supposed to. In Ontario, the AgRobotics Working Group has been hard at work for a few years to make things clearer and more app...
Conversations from #COFS23
September 19, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn mid-September, thousands of Ontario aggies descend on Woodstock, Ont., annually for Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to see the latest (and biggest) equipment and machinery, innovations and technology. One of the elements that the pandemic put into perspective was the value of conversations held at events like this – whether at a booth, watching a demonstration, or in the beer tent, having a casual chat is a great way to learn what other people in agriculture are thinking, considering, o...
Harvesting wheat and looking ahead to next year
September 05, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBBusy harvesting and planning for next season, September is a hectic time for farmers in Western Canada. This past year proved to be a challenging one for growers in the Prairies – whether it was dealing with fluctuating weather patterns, trying to maintain soil health for next spring or keeping machinery clean and working efficiently, growers have a lot on their plate right now. In this episode of Inputs, Carmen Prang, an agronomy extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development...
MAGIC lentils and root rots with USask's Sabine Banniza
August 15, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAccording to surveys conducted between 2015 and 2017, 48 to 99 per cent of lentil and pea fields in Saskatchewan had moderate to severe root rot; heavily infested fields in Saskatchewan and Alberta reported complete yield losses. There are few tools to combat root rots available – long crop rotations or lowering the pathogen load in a field through control options applied to other crops in rotation are the most common ones to combat Aphanomyces euteiches and Fusarium avenaceum – two soil-bor...
Graduate Research Showcase: EENFs and nitrous oxide emissions
July 04, 2023 20:45 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBKeeping nitrogen where you want it is most beneficial for your crop, the environment and your wallet. Enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers, or EENFs, are meant to do exactly that. But the different functions and varieties available can make it daunting to know what's the right choice. Cheyne Ogilvie, an agrologist who recently completed her graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke with Inputs co-host Dylan Sjølie about EENFs and her research on them. In this episode, sh...
Looking out for and controlling aphids and lygus bugs
June 20, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThey may be hard to see, but don’t make the mistake of neglecting these tiny, green pests until it’s too late! Aphids can cause damage to several crops, particularly when high numbers descend on your field, as can lygus bugs, which can wreak havoc even in lower quantities. In this episode of Inputs, John Gavloski, an entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, and Rachel Evans, technical sales manager for the eastern Prairies with FMC Canada, talk about how to control aphids and lygus bugs, as ...
Corn pest management best-practices in Eastern Canada
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBCorn can be susceptible to several different pests throughout the growing season, and for farmers, understanding which BT traits they are using in their fields is vital for a successful control management strategy. In this episode of Inputs, research scientist for field crop pest management at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus Jocelyn Smith discusses the various pests that can impact corn growers in Ontario and Eastern Canada, as well as what farmers can do to mitigate the threat ...
Grasshopper insights and control for the coming season
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBGrasshoppers can make farmers a little jumpy this time of year, particularly when the weather is hot and dry. But, there are ways to manage these pests and keep their numbers under control. In this episode of Inputs, James Tansey, and entomologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, and Rachel Evans, technical sales manager for the eastern Prairies with FMC Canada, share their insights into what regions could see high numbers of grasshoppers this year, how to implement an ideal integrated...
Herbicide resistance management with Gowan Canada
May 04, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 8.18 MBHerbicide resistance is an industry-wide problem, which means everyone has a part to play in preventing or slowing the development of resistance. In this episode, Dale Ziprick, a product manager with Gowan Canada, discusses the benefits of herbicides old and new, slowing the development of glyphosate resistance in wild oat in Canada, and the importance of layering or rotating herbicides. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spoti...
Canola season primer with Ian Epp
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 15.1 MBThe recent snowfall might have put a damper on planting fervour, but we're closing in on the right time to put crops in the ground for 2023. But taking a little time to prepare what you can while you can will save time and headaches down the line, and starting clean can help set you up for success. In this episode of Inputs, co-host Dylan Sjolie speaks with Ian Epp, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada and active farmer, about preparing for the 2023 growing season. They ...
Corn season preparations and strip fertility trials
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBIt's officially spring, which means planting time is fast approaching. What should Ontario corn growers keep in mind as they prepare for the 2023 growing season? In this episode of Inputs, Ben Rosser, corn specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), recaps the 2022 corn season, shares some things to watch for in the coming season, and discusses a corn strip-till fertility trial going on at the University of Guelph. Never miss an episode of Inputs b...
Ontario insect pest predictions with Tracey Baute
March 07, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MBInsect pests are a fact of life each season; the big question is which ones are going to pose a greater problem than others. While it's not possible to know everything before the growing season kicks off in earnest, there are factors already at play which can provide some indication of what to watch for. In this episode, Eastern editor Alex Barnard chats with Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discuss top insect pests from...
Diverse field crop options with the DFCC
February 21, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBLooking to spice up or lengthen your rotation? For the past five years, the Diverse Field Crops Cluster (DFCC) has been working to make the decision to include special crops in your operation easier. Led by Ag-West Bio and with funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) program and industry partners, the DFCC is supporting research and development of flax, camelina, canaryseed, sunflower, hemp, quinoa and mustard. In this episode of Inputs, East...
Looking at PSbMV on the Prairies
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBPea seed-borne mosaic virus (PSbMV), first identified in Canadian field pea breeding lines in 1974, is an economically damaging pathogen affecting pulse crops, including field pea, lentils and fababeans. Its symptoms on pulses include mosaicked leaves, delayed or uneven crop maturation, and various forms of seed and pod deformation. Dr. Sean Prager, entomologist and associate professor in the department of plant sciences at the University of Saskatchewan. Prager runs a lab that focuses (ma...
Evolving innovation with Living Lab-Ontario
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Living Laboratories initiative, introduced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in 2018 and implemented in several provincially organized labs in the intervening years, has been reframing the relationship between research and innovation. A collaborative effort between producers, industry groups and researchers, Living Labs projects examine practices in the field and emphasize evolution over replicability. Tracey Ryan, applied research co-ordinator with the Ontario Soil and Crops Improvem...
The buzz on the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network with Meghan Vankosky
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBInsect pests are a fact of life in agriculture. Having an idea of what coming in the season ahead is just one of the benefits of tracking what's in your fields and knowing what's happening in the fields a town – or a province – over. Thanks to a group of entomologists and ag collaborators, the Prairies are being kept well-informed. In this episode of Inputs, co-host Dylan Sjolie speaks with Meghan Vankosky, an agricultural entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Saskatoon Resea...
Making the most of on-farm canola research
January 17, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat information do canola growers need to improve their crop? The Manitoba Canola Growers Association set out to answer this question in 2022 through a survey and coordinating trials led by research manager Sonia Wilson. Wilson joins co-host Dylan Sjolie in this episode to share details about her goals and position within the association, and insights about the trials conducted in 2022. With three different trials in 12 site locations, the Manitoba Canola Growers Association compiled data,...
Peer-to-peer pesticide resistance management
January 03, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBFarming is an innovative business, and managing resistance is one area where that shines especially bright. Many farmers who deal with resistance – whether herbicide-resistant weeds, insecticide-resistant insects, or fungicide-resistant diseases – have developed some method of coping that works for them – and might for others. But aside from the local coffee shop or deep-diving on Twitter, how do you share those tips and compare notes with other resistance-managing farmers? Jennifer Hubert,...
Advancing on-farm research through Plot2Farm
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBPlot2Farm looks to ask agronomic questions and conduct discussions about best management practices with the goal of helping farmers make better decisions. The project, led by the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions and co-ordinated by Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist, is a producer-driven program with the framework and support for producers to conduct their own research programs that can be easily implemented on farms throughout the province. In this episode, co-host ...
Ontario cereals season recap and looking ahead
December 06, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year – to look back on the previous season and start planning (or finish planting) for next year! Given some challenging conditions during fall 2021 and summer 2022, how did the winter and spring cereal crops fare? In this episode of Inputs, Sophie Krolikowski, acting cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses the 2022 season, starting with planting in fall 2021, how winter cereals planting has ...
On the lookout for Palmer amaranth
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBPalmer amaranth is a term that makes farmers and agronomists shudder a little each time it's mentioned. Native to the United States, it's an invasive weed that has been on the radar in Canada for several years due to its ability to develop herbicide resistance so quickly. As Kim Brown-Livingston states, it grows quickly and causes incredible economic damage, making it a super (concerning) weed. In this episode, Brown-Livingston, provincial weed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and Rura...
Soils at Guelph seeks to bring together soil expertise
November 01, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBSoils at Guelph wants to get the science-backed, sustainable word out about soil health. Led by the ag research power trio of Kari Dunfield, Laura Van Eerd and Claudia Wagner-Riddle as co-executive directors, it serves as a multidisciplinary, collaborative knowledge hub for researchers and industry stakeholders to bring together their expertise and questions about soil. In this episode of Inputs, Heather White, knowledge mobilization and communications co-ordinator at Soils at Guelph, discu...
A pulse check with Robyne Davidson
October 18, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBPulse crops have made waves in Western Canada in recent years, and for good reason – they're high in protein and pull their weight in a rotation by fixing nitrogen. Like any crop, there are agronomic challenges, but there's growing potential. In this episode, Robyne Davidson, pulse crop specialist and research scientist at Lakeland College in Lacombe, Alta., shares agronomic insights about how well pulse crops performed in the province this season, and gives updates on the research pipeline...
Insect pests and Field Heroes with Tyler Wist
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBGrasshoppers, flea beetles, lygus bugs, grasshoppers, crickets – Tyler Wist has seen all of these and more in recent years. Wist, a research scientist and field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon, is the guest on this week's episode of Inputs, and unlike many, he's happy to see insects show up in field crops. In this conversation, he breaks down some of the research in his pipeline, his observations from the 2022 season, and chats about Field Heroes, the pro...
Managing Bt-resistant corn rootworm
September 20, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBContinuous corn has been possible the past couple decades thanks to Bt corn hybrids. But, as in many situations where there are limited options for control, the repeated use of Bt corn has allowed resistance to develop in corn rootworm populations. In a report published in late August, Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), stated that cases of corn rootworm resistance to Bt rootworm (Bt-RW) hybrids have cropped up in ...
Finishing off the canola season with a clean crop
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBWhen you've worked so hard all year to achieve a beautiful canola crop, the last thing you need is a problem in the bin. Luckily, the Canola Council of Canada has five simple tips for keeping crops clean and ready for market. Harvest season is busy, but it's important to remember that the season doesn't end after the crop is in the bin. Ian Epp, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada and active farmer, joins Stefanie Croley to review recommendations from Keep it Clean and...
Promoting nutrient stewardship in canola
August 30, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Canola Council of Canada recently launched Canola 4R Advantage, a program designed to help growers initiate or advance nutrient stewardship and fertilizer efficiency on canola farms. Curtis Rempel, vice-president of crop production and innovation for the Canola Council of Canada, joins co-host Stefanie Croley to discuss the program and break down the benefits available to canola producers. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
Malt barley for Maritime conditions
August 16, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MBBiscuity, bready, toffee, a chewy mouth feel – if you appreciate these adjectives in your beer, you have malt barley to thank. This cereal is the lesser-known hero of many a craft brew, next to the punchier presence of hops. Aaron Mills, an agronomist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Charlottetown, P.E.I., has parlayed an interest in craft beer – developed while working at a craft brewery in the Annapolis Valley – into a search for barley varieties suited for growing conditions in ...
The effects of excess moisture in Manitoba
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBApril, May and June showers bring... bumper crops? That's the hope, especially in Manitoba, where excess rain has delayed seeding and spraying, impacted crop emergence and created high weed, disease and insect pest pressure. In this episode of Inputs, co-host Dylan Sjolie chats with entomologist John Gavloski and field crop pathologist David Kaminski, both with Manitoba Agriculture, on the challenges producers are facing in the province. Gavloski and Kaminski share insight on how precipitati...
Protecting Ontario forage crops from a damaging insect pest duo
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 12.6 MBIt's said the first cut is the deepest – for forages, it's also the longest in terms of plant development and giving pesky insects the opportunity to snack on the growing crop. Christine O'Reilly, forage and grazing specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses how the season is going so far in preparation for (or shortly after) the first cut for many forage farmers, as well as scouting and management tips for alfalfa weevil and potato leafh...
Checking in on canola crops
June 07, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19 MBThe Canola Council of Canada is a national trade association that represents the entire canola value chain. Beyond offering canola producers across the country agronomic resources and support, the council plays an important role in market and trade. Clint Jurke, agronomy director of the Canola Council of Canada, joins co-host Dylan Sjolle on this episode of Inputs to share an early season Canadian canola update, hinting at upcoming trends and sharing resources for canola growers as the sea...
Graduate Research Showcase: Understanding the effects of winter wheat planting dates in Ontario
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBWhen do you plant winter wheat? There may be an ideal date that comes to mind based on where you farm, but the reality is there are plenty of factors that affect when you actually get the crop in the ground, like the previous crop in rotation and when you can get it harvested, weather, soil conditions, and more. This episode of Inputs features Emma Dieleman, graduate student at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus conducting her research under the supervision of Drs. Dave Hooker and ...
Preparing for the coming season
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 8.69 MBAs spring seeding gets underway in some parts of the country, our heads are filled with thoughts about what to expect this year. In this episode of Inputs, Stefanie Croley, editorial director of Top Crop Manager, is joined by Farmers Edge's Kris Kinnaird to chat about how to get a handle on all of the variables the coming season may bring, from a sustainability push and high input prices, to unpredictable weather and technology advancements. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing t...
Graduate Research Showcase: Population dynamics of wheat stem sawfly
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWheat stem sawfly has been a problem pest for Prairie growers for years due to a lack of effective chemical options and lifecycle adaptations of the insect. In this episode of Inputs, Dylan Sjolie, former graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan under the supervision of Dr. Meghan Vankosky and Dr. Christian Willenborg and recent co-host of Inputs, shares details of his recently defended thesis research on population dynamics of wheat stem sawfly. His thesis work looked at the pest...
Catching up on Ontario canola
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBProducers in Western Canada know all about canola, but as you head east, the bright yellow crop isn't as common. What’s the word on canola in Ontario? Meghan Moran, the canola and dry edible bean specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, chats with co-host Dylan Sjolie on all of the details of Ontario canola, including recent acreage, agronomy tips and what Ontario canola growers need to know for this season. Meghan shares insights on proper seeding depth, ...
Graduate research showcase: Mitigating the wheat yield gap
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 37.5 MBOn a global scale, nutrient deficiency is a huge driver of yield gap in wheat production, but other factors – like access to fertilizer and weather conditions – vary depending on region. In this episode of Inputs, Aiden Sanden, a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan under the supervision of Dr. Richard Gray, shares details of his studies on mitigating the wheat yield gap. His thesis work aims to determine what the economic optimal allocation of nitrogen fertilizer use is in w...
Corn season kickoff with Ben Rosser
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 50.2 MBSpring is quickly approaching and corn growers in Ontario are growing eager to start planting. But before you begin, consider all of the factors that go into your spring seeding plan and ensure you're setting your corn crop up for success from the get-go. In this episode of Inputs, Ben Rosser, corn specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, shares advice to help kick off your corn season, from planting dates and soil moisture to navigating a spring frost. ...
Graduate research showcase: Integrated weed management research for faba bean
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 28.6 MBTop Crop Manager has long focused on delivering third-party research results and insights to farmers across Canada – but there's so much more than we can share within our print pages. In this episode of Inputs, we introduce a new series called the Graduate Research Showcase, featuring Amanda Fedorchuk, a master's student at the University of Saskatchewan studying plant science. Amanda joins Inputs host Dylan Sjolie to share methodologies and results from her thesis work aiming to boost weed...
Preventing nitrogen loss
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBKeeping fertilizer in your field is an important crop management strategy, and with rising fertilizer costs, it's top of mind now more than ever. In this episode of Inputs, Nutrien's Todd Latimer shares how nitrogen loss occurs, what the risk factors are, and how N loss can be prevented. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by Nutrien ESN.
Profitable pulses in Manitoba
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 17.6 MBPeas and other pulse crops have grown in popularity over the years, but growing pulses doesn't come without challenges - like any crop, weed and disease pressure can devastate a field. But with more and more market opportunities and resources for growers, the interest - and potential - for pulse crops continues to grow. In this episode, Laura Schmidt, production specialist with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, shares an update on pulse crops and resources for growers in the province. N...
A phosphorus primer
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 21 MBThough it's often required in smaller amounts than nitrogen and potassium, phosphorus is a key element to crop nutrition and is critical to establishing good yield potential. In this episode, Alan Blaylock, senior agronomist with Nutrien, gives a primer on why phosphate is essential to crops, especially in post-drought years, and shares information on the benefits of using mono-ammonium phosphate in combination with micronized sulfur. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the...