On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by guests Dr. Liping Wang from the University of Guelph and Chris Manchur from the Canola Council of Canada to discuss RNAi technology and CRISPR technology, how they work, and how these plant breeding techniques could impact cropping decisions in the future. From what... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Drs. Amelie Gaudin of University of California-Davis and Jordon Wade of Syngenta to discuss the complex, integrated world of soil and how organic matter is formed, broken down, utilized, and leveraged. They'll touch on livestock grazing and manure implications, rotation, the role of... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Marla Riekman of Manitoba Ag and (surprise!) Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to discuss why sulphur matters and in what quantities, how sulphur sources differ, how we test for it in the soil, and why multi-year thinking may be required when managing this macro!... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jeanette Gaultier of BASF and Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to talk armyworm infestations, canola insects, tar spot and gibberella risks, verticillium, waterhemp, and more! Don't miss out on CEU credits — tap below to sign up. This episode of The Agronomists is brought... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Jason Voogt of Field2Field Agronomy and Rob Miller of BASF for a mid-season check-in on soybeans to discuss white mould risks, fertility questions, hail recovery, insect concerns, and more! This episode of The Agronomists is brought to you by the Soybean School, the... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Stephanie Divitaris of Syngenta and Albert Tenuta of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness to talk tar spot's identification in Ontario, its life cycle, conditions that make it worse and what to consider for control (hello, hybrid selection!) This episode of... Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, guest host Peter Johnson is joined by Tom Wolf of Agrimetrix, as well as Rodrigo Werle and Zaim Ugljic, with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to discuss precision spray technology, spot spraying, variable rate spraying, and more. This episode of The Agronomists is brought to you by Profitable Practices, Canola... Read More

Choosing the right rate of nitrogen for a corn crop can be tricky: the soil will mineralize some, the fertilizer will provide some, and biological sources, such as manure, will offer some N as well. What tools exist to help choose the right rate, and should an N addition be protected? On this episode of... Read More

We've made it to 200 episodes! On this special episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Deb Campbell of Agronomy Advantage and Pierre Migner of Agro 100 to discuss the difference between biotic and abiotic stress on plants, what does and doesn't help plants manage different stressors, and planning for direct support... Read More

There are literally thousands of insects currently humming or crawling about in grain and hay fields, shelterbelts, and riparian areas. Yes, some are pests of crops and livestock, but many, many more of them are beneficial insects. Beneficial insects aren't just pollinators either: some are voracious eaters of weeds or weed seeds, some attack and... Read More

The easiest and most effective way that plants take up nutrients is through roots; however, nutrients in the soil can be positionally unavailable, deficient, or tied up. When that happens, foliar applications of some nutrients can be beneficial, but not all nutrients and not all the time. To delve further into foliar feeding, this episode... Read More

It can be rather tempting to throw in one or two extra things in the spray tank when it's time for a pass — time and fuel is precious, after all. But depending on several factors, adding another product or nutrient to the tank can end up costing way more time in sprayer clean-out if... Read More

An ideal canola stand starts with a dialled-in seeding rate, known seed survival rates, a steady seeding pass,  and protection from pests. Putting all the pieces together requires making key decisions at each point in the process. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Chris Manchur of the Canola Council… Read More

Pastures or hay fields looking a little thin? It could be time to rejuvenate those forage fields! But how, when, and with what? For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Christine O'Reilly with OMAFA and Grant Lastiwka of Renovo Seeds to talk about the role of grazing and hay management... Read More

A plant growth regulator (PGR) can strengthen and sometimes shorten cereal stems, reducing the lodging risk and increasing harvest efficiency, but not every field is a candidate for a PGR application. To navigate the why and when of PGR passes, this episode of The Agronomists features Sheri Strydhorst with RDAR and Marijke Vanderlaan of Syngenta.... Read More

From hoses and wiring, to metering and closing wheels, there’s no shortage of system checks pre-seeding or planting. But there’s more to do than just check for wear and tear, as leveling and dialing in seeding rates are critical for this most important pass. On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined… Read More

Cover crops can keep soil and nutrients in place, suppress weeds, and fix nitrogen, but they can also use too much water or create a mess of rotting plant material if not terminated properly. On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kevin Elmy with Cover Crops Canada, Jim McComb with… Read More

The people side of agronomy doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Every three months, The Agronomists takes a look at this other side of agronomy. This week, we’re focused on navigating the busy growing season! On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Terry Aberhart with MNP AgIntellect and Joanna… Read More

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Tracey Baute with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and Tyler Wist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to discuss early season insect management. On the list: wireworm, cutworms, flea beetles, and slugs; plus we dig in to pre-seeding selection impacts on wheat… Read More

Making the most of every input dollar matters, especially when crop prices are in the doldrums, but cutting back on fertilizer can end up curtailing yield. There’s a better way to manage those nitrogen input dollars! For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by soil scientist John Heard, and senior agronomist… Read More