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12 hours ago

Fendt brings low-RPM efficiency and operator simplicity to 500 Vario Gen4 tractors

"What's unique about a Fendt tractor is when you get in there, it'll run that same load about 1,400 or 1,450 RPM... we can pull that down all the way to about 1,100 or 1,200 RPM."
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1 day ago

Monarch Tractor's collapse ends in with an acquisition by Caterpillar | TechCrunch

Caterpillar acquired Monarch Tractor's assets after the company struggled with layoffs and lost partnerships while pivoting to software services.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'I swapped driving a tractor for a dumper truck'

Women are increasingly entering the construction industry, with initiatives like women-only heavy machinery training courses addressing the skills shortage.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Agriculture Department plans to use Grok, despite growing concerns over the chatbot (exclusive)

USDA plans to deploy xAI's Grok chatbot despite previous safety concerns and scandals surrounding its use.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
10 hours ago

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition

Farm succession planning requires a proactive approach and a team of trusted advisors to navigate its complexities effectively.
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fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Buddying up: Group housing for calves gains traction on dairy farms

Calf housing is evolving towards group-based designs to enhance animal welfare, growth rates, and labor efficiency.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

John Deere planter updates target emergence and input efficiency

John Deere's new planter technology aims to enhance seed emergence consistency and optimize input management for better crop yields.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

John Deere planter updates target emergence and input efficiency

John Deere's new planter technology aims to enhance seed emergence consistency and optimize input management for better crop yields.
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fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
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1 week ago
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Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

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2 weeks ago
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Wheat Pete's Word, April 1: These agronomic answers are no joke!

Global fertilizer disruptions and varying crop conditions impact agronomic decisions for the upcoming season.
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3 weeks ago
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Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

Cold mornings and weather swings create opportunities for agronomy management, including sulphur applications and strategies for overwintered corn.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Wheat Pete's Word, April 8: Early manure applications, N decisions & supply, and spring corn harvest

Frost applications provide unique opportunities for nutrient management while addressing challenges in spring fieldwork and crop conditions.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Wheat Pete's Word, April 1: These agronomic answers are no joke!

Global fertilizer disruptions and varying crop conditions impact agronomic decisions for the upcoming season.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

Cold mornings and weather swings create opportunities for agronomy management, including sulphur applications and strategies for overwintered corn.
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3 weeks ago
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RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
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3 weeks ago
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The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
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fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Fertilizer gouging, faster approvals, & pest management | RealAg Radio, April 15, 2026

The show features discussions on agricultural policies, including a Conservative Private Members' Bill and potential changes to country of origin labeling in the U.S.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Fertilizer supply risks, winter wheat survivability, and spring tillage, Mar 30, 2026

RealAg Radio discusses fertilizer shortages, winter wheat survivability, and spring tillage with industry experts.
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fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Using water wisely with John Kolk and Chris Gallagher - The Final Mile, Ep 4

Irrigation management in southern Alberta is evolving due to tighter water supplies and the need for increased efficiency and technology integration.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

John Deere, Garmin, and Philips may have undermined military right to repair

Companies such as John Deere, Garmin, and Philips have collectively spent millions on lobbying efforts related to the National Defense Authorization Act, particularly concerning repair issues.
SF politics
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Tractor Supply reversed its DEI stance to appease right-wing critics | Fortune

Tractor Supply cut diversity-focused positions and goals to appease right-wing activists, risking alienation of its diverse customer base.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Deere Upgraded to Hold at Jefferies With $550 Target: Is the Worst Finally Over for This Farm Equipment Giant?

Jefferies upgraded Deere & Company to Hold, indicating cautious optimism about the agricultural downturn's potential recovery.
Agriculture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Deere Upgraded to Hold at Jefferies With $550 Target: Is the Worst Finally Over for This Farm Equipment Giant?

Jefferies upgraded Deere & Company to Hold, indicating cautious optimism about the agricultural downturn's potential recovery.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Corn School: Still standing - lessons from spring corn harvest

Harvesting corn in spring can save drying costs but poses risks like snow damage and quality trade-offs.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Fendt rolls out redesigned 800 Vario tractor

Fendt's fifth-generation 800 Vario tractor features a redesigned CORE80 engine delivering 343 horsepower with lower RPM operation for improved fuel efficiency and operator comfort.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
#ai-in-agriculture
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fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
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fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The Agronomists, Ep 236: Nitrogen release from soil with Edgar Hammermeister and Marshall McDaniel

Predicting soil nitrogen release involves understanding influencing factors and utilizing tools for effective management.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Should You Run With Deere After Big Beat-and-Raise Quarter?

Deere beat revenue and earnings expectations, raised guidance, but showed mixed results: weak large-ag demand while small-ag and construction posted strong growth.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Air Tractor acquires Thrush, bringing together major spray plane brands

Air Tractor Holdings acquired Thrush Aircraft, combining the two largest aerial application aircraft manufacturers to ensure long-term sustainability.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Soybean School: Short-season varieties could unlock double cropping success

New research indicates that selecting 'super short-season' soybean varieties can improve double cropping success in Ontario.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Make the most of managing yield with Syngenta's Stacked Cereals line up

Wheat management requires intentional practices to maximize yield potential, focusing on planting dates, fertility, and fungicide timing.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Caterpillar vs Deere: Heavy Machinery Legends Post Opposite Earnings Stories and the Gap Is Widening Fast

Caterpillar achieves record revenue driven by data center power demand, while Deere signals agricultural cycle recovery despite margin compression and tariff headwinds affecting both companies differently.
#agricultural-research-funding
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Learning more about KWS hybrid rye, Ep 2: The push and pull of the market

The rye market faces challenges due to decreased demand and overproduction, prompting growers to adapt their strategies and explore new markets.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Wheat School: Early-season strategies to protect winter wheat

Early-season fungicide applications are crucial for winter wheat performance, influenced by timing, tank mixes, and weather conditions.
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

BranValt builds global presence with Deere partnership and new concave system

"What started as a basement hobby is now trusted in 45 different countries worldwide. We became a global company... bringing all the companies that we now have in our lineup together under one brand name."
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Doing more with less - what AAFC needs to do next on R&D

Canadian public agricultural R&D is being cut and consolidated, risking research capacity and stressing the system that supports farmers and food security.
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Higher horsepower and versatility drive new Optum series tractors

"This tractor really is designed to do a little bit of everything," says Cadle, pointing to applications ranging from planting and tillage to haulage, forage work, and PTO-driven tasks such as mowing or snow removal.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Manitoba farm equipment dealer genAG to open CLAAS dealerships in North and South Dakota

"These new dealerships represent an important investment for CLAAS customers and is a commitment to agriculture in the Dakotas," says Torey Hadland, vice president, CLAAS of America.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Loveland Products launching more than 20 new products for 2026

"We're bringing over 20 new products... in the adjuvant space, the crop protection space, seed treatment, as well as the plant nutrition space," Walker states, emphasizing the significant volume of innovations for the upcoming year.
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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

The Agronomists, Ep 234: Weather-data-driven decisions with Guy Ash and Jonathan Zettler

Sonoa is an AI grain market analyst providing 24/7 assistance for grain marketing decisions.
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Seven-bar tine harrow featured in Schulte's newest SoilStar model

This is the latest addition to the SoilStar family... it's using the same tried and true frame as our previous model... but this eliminates the coulter discs... and it's a seven bar tine harrow. The combination allows for increased agitation up front and more flexibility at the back, helping to achieve a more even spread of material.
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fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

It can drive through the field and look at every square inch. We really honed our craft on model performance and detection with rocks, and now we've transitioned that into weeds. The robot uses a boom-mounted camera system to capture detailed imagery across the field. With eight cameras operating at 1 millimetre resolution, TerraScout can generate billions of data points per acre, allowing it to identify specific objects, including individual weeds.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

New Holland T7 tractors go higher-horsepower with XD series

New Holland's T7 XD series delivers 360-435 horsepower with compact dimensions, advanced transmission, and suspension systems for improved operator comfort and field efficiency.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Profitable Practices: Robotics and automation help Greenview Holsteins tackle labour challenges

Canadian dairy farms use robotic milking and feeding systems to overcome labour shortages while enabling scalable, sustainable operations with improved cow-level management.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The Agronomists, Ep 233: The sulphur on soybeans payoff, with Henry Prinzen and Karl Wyant

Sulphur additions in crop rotations show increasing evidence of benefits, particularly for soybeans and in managing soilborne diseases like SDS.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Weed pressure before emergence, sulphur by drone, and corn standability, Mar 16, 2026

Early weed pressure reduces crop yield before plant emergence, while drone applications for fertilizer and sulphur on fall-seeded cereals are emerging agricultural practices, alongside concerns about corn standability.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

ClearCost puts fertilizer price comparisons in farmers' pockets

ClearCost is a free mobile platform that aggregates fertilizer pricing from multiple dealers across North America, enabling farmers to compare quotes and secure better deals through a single application.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

ArrowTube plants corn tip down for better early growth and emergence

Precision Planting's ArrowTube system controls seed orientation to land tip-down, reducing delayed emergence by 18% and improving early growth and canopy development.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The 2026 farm bill quietly hands big tech control over American farmland. Here's the fine print | Fortune

The 2026 Farm Bill includes a provision offering 90% reimbursement for AI and precision agriculture adoption, with private tech industry standards replacing USDA oversight, potentially concentrating food system control among large technology firms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I'm a 27-Year-Old Farmer With $2 Million in Debt on $12 Million Revenue

A dairy operation that burns through $2 million in two years on $12 million in revenue has a structural problem, not a temporary one. A farm that accumulates $2 million in debt on $12 million in revenue is structurally losing money. Understanding why matters more than choosing a debt repayment strategy.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RhizoSorb tops one million acres as growers seek improved phosphate efficiency

Phospholutions' RhizoSorb technology reached one million commercial acres in 2025, driven by growers seeking phosphorus efficiency and cost savings through controlled-release fertilizer innovation.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Deere E98 prototype tractor gets thumbs up from test drivers

John Deere developed an E98 ethanol-powered tractor prototype that delivers comparable performance to diesel while supporting lower carbon intensity and increased ethanol demand.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Vaderstad expands digital tools for seeding management

You can go onto your cloud account either through the iPad or your desktop computer and pre-plan all your jobs... when your hired man goes into the field he can just pick the job... and then hit start and you can go.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Farmers say improving financial decisions boosts profitability more than new tech or government programming

Seventy-three percent of Canadian farmers believe improving financial decision-making impacts profitability more than technology or government programs, with younger farmers showing strongest agreement.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

First look: John Deere rolls out new 8R and 8RX tractors with up to 634 horsepower

John Deere launched six new 8R and 8RX tractor models with up to 634 horsepower, advanced autonomy features, and precision agriculture technology for enhanced productivity.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Canadian innovation, unleashing the economy, and farm management, Mar 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features industry experts discussing capital investment in Canadian agriculture, seed products, economic growth strategies, and farm management practices linked to financial performance.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tech firms and AI farming tools playing with the food system', warns thinktank

Tech companies use AI and algorithms with industrial agriculture to control global food systems, pushing farmers toward five profitable crops while undermining locally adapted varieties and food security.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Bourgault adds one-to-one contour to dual knife opener offering

This is the only one to one opener out there right now. The design allows the opener to better follow field terrain and work through washouts compared to previous models, enabling improved contourability and performance in challenging field conditions.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Building better berms with Case IH's Nutri-Tiller 1000 strip tiller

Case IH's Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool combines no-till and conventional tillage benefits to reduce passes while optimizing input placement and soil health.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands-Again

Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation enabling farmers to freely repair their own agricultural equipment, marking the first of 57 state right-to-repair bills in 2026.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Soybean School: Fine-tuning P & K for yield and economics

Soil-testing shows ~15 ppm P and 90–100 ppm K thresholds; fertilizing below them often increases soybean yields economically, above them returns diminish.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Canadian combine sales launch much higher to start 2026

Combine sales surged early 2026 in Canada and the U.S., while tractor sales showed mixed results—Canada up modestly, U.S. tractor sales declined, especially 4WD.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Nytro launches larger-capacity Green Lightning machine

Green Lightning converts atmospheric nitrogen into plant‑soluble nitrogen in water on‑farm, replacing part of UAN/urea at a rate of three pounds per gallon.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Updated CLAAS Lexion combines offer new engine and cab features

Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Terry Siebert, regional product supervisor of CLAAS, says the company is expanding its portfolio by adding the Lexion 8500 as the new bottom-end machine. The updated lineup now includes the 8500, 8600, 8700, 8800, and 8900. Siebert says the new model broadens the range of options available heading into the 2026 season.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

AgVision HD brings digital clarity to the air cart

AgVision HD uses high-resolution digital cameras and Cat5 cabling to provide scalable, clear implement monitoring for farm equipment like air carts.
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fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Don't cut the science that pays the bills

Closing AAFC research stations undermines Canada's agricultural competitiveness by eliminating the only coordinated system for validating crop genetics across diverse agro-ecological zones, despite wheat breeding generating a 32:1 benefit-cost ratio.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Diversifying, winter learning, and variable rate fertilizer planning, Feb 5, 2026

Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio features host Lyndsey Smith with farmers Peggy Brekveld, Jason Kehler, Phil Keddy, Jason Lenz, and agronomist Trevor Herzog.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Grain conveyor pushes capacity to 15,000 bushel per hour

GSI's new 14-inch VersaLoop chain conveyor moves 15,000 bushels per hour, increasing capacity by 33 percent and reducing the need for support structures.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Farming Forward: Protecting fertilizer from loss through banding depth

Deep banding nitrogen at least 2.5 inches with good soil coverage reduces losses and improves nutrient-use efficiency compared with shallow banding or broadcasting.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: 7 traits of successful farms, subsoiling soybeans, and the polar vortex, Jan 27, 2026

Seven traits define successful farms; subsoiling improves field performance; agronomy and weather (polar vortex) significantly influence farm management decisions.
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fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Corn School: What to do with all that residue?

Corn residue per acre has roughly doubled since 1985 due to higher yields, denser plant populations, earlier planting, and improved genetics and management.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Productivity challenges, local growth, and Nutrien moves to unify wholesale and retail, Feb 3, 2026

Welcome and thanks for joining us for today's edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. On today's show, Haney is joined by: Darrell Bricker of IPSOS on income, productivity and domestic challenges; Chad Garrod of Corteva Canada for a spotlight interview for Corteva Luxe Chris Reynolds of Nutrien on Nutrien Ltd. unifying its wholesale and retail sales operations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: I'm not for sale'

Rural landowners are rejecting lucrative offers for datacenter development, turning down multimillion-dollar buyouts as tech firms seek vast powered land for AI infrastructure.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The strongest start: How seedcare innovation is shaping crop protection in Canada

"I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?"
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