RealAgriculture.com Ontario Field Editor.

Joined August 2009
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Dresden, Ont. farmer Mark Richards is building a planter for all crops. He planted soybeans with it last week. Winter wheat in the fall. Check it out on Soybean School @realagriculture @Maizex @LallemandPC_CAN ow.ly/3n5K50Z7yf0
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Tonight on The Agronomists! What should growers know about the new PSNT soil sample guidance heading into side-dress season? Join Lyndsey @RealLoudLyndsey and guests @mr_earl00 of @AgricultureON and @JoshNasielski of @uofg for a discussion on soil sampling techniques, interpreting PSNT results, and making informed N decisions. πŸ—“οΈTune in live tonight at 8 PM E! πŸ”— Listen here: RealAgriculture.com/live/ #cdnag #corn #agronomy
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Stripe rust has been confirmed in the #Ontag winter wheat crop. @WheatPete talks strategy and how to control 'yellow death' on a new Wheat School. Check it out @thewheatteam @Bayer4CropsCA @realagriculture ow.ly/2y6Q50Z3PFe
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A new column from me after getting a common question after presentations in both Canada and the US. "Who do I listen to for objective, unbiased news and information?" Stop searching for the truth and instead be open to perspectives realagriculture.com/2026/05/…
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Getting the mix right helps keep the sprayer rolling. Mike Schryver @BASFAgSolutions looks at how proper mixing order prevents plugged filters and costly delays on #Corn School ow.ly/XX8u50YWxtz #cdnag #plant26
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Some good lookin' winter canola! A great chat with @Caledon_Allan on how winter canola is finding a fit on his #ontag farm. Check out the video @realagriculture #canola ow.ly/kTYK50YV2fN
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It's May 1. It's cool and few #corn acres have been planted in #ontag, but there's still time. Yield potential only starts to diminish when the calendar hits May 15. Get the scoop from OMAFA's Ben Rosser on Corn School. ow.ly/EmK650YSrkx
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Tight crop margins are pressuring every herbicide pass. BASF agronomist @RobMillerAg shares tips on timing, product choice, and maximizing value on a new episode of #Corn School. ow.ly/t07L50YTaaE #cdnag #plant26
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Some great tips to fine-tune your sprayer. Check out my chat with Ridgetown College's TJ Poehlman as he walks through key setup and calibration steps growers should take before spraying on #Wheat School @realagriculture ow.ly/ogP150YSvv6
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There's no rush to plant corn. #Ontag research shows there's plenty of time to achieve strong yields and economic returns. Check out my chat with OMAFA's Ben Rosser on #Corn School for optimal planting windows @realagriculture ow.ly/o0Mq50YNCJx
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Calf housing continues to evolve as dairy farmers look for ways to improve animal welfare, growth rates, and labour efficiency. Paul Prekup of Agri-Plastics shares insights in this report from the Canadian Dairy XPO. ow.ly/qnhe50YJWx5 #cdnag #dairy
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Spring corn harvest can cut drying costs but there are risks. @WheatPete shares insights on managing snow impact and quality trade-offs on #Corn School. #cdnag #ontag ow.ly/GU5Y50YIeQg
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Ontario's fertilizer supply appears stable, but logistics may pose challenges this spring as planting approaches. Retailers emphasize the importance of timely communication. ow.ly/V8FU50YFzwA #ontag #cdnag #fertilizer
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Double-crop soybeans can be hit or miss, but OMAFA's Horst Bohner feels short-season varieties could deliver more consistent yields for many growers. Check out our chat on #Soybean School @Maizex @LallemandPC_CAN @realagriculture ow.ly/1zWl50YEGnh
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A super #ontag day to check out #wheat fields with @KurtPilkington @Bayer4Crops. A great chat about T1 fungicide timing and disease protection. Stay tuned for a new Wheat School video @realagriculture
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Robotics and automation are helping Greenview Holsteins tackle labour challenges. Steve Yungblut shares how he's building a sustainable future for his family's dairy farm on a new episode of Profitable Practices. #dairy #milk #cdnag #ontag ow.ly/Ahsf50Ywizi
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TONIGHT! On The Agronomists, your host, @RealLoudLyndsey, is joined by Karl Wyant of @NutrienLTD and @henryprinzen of @Maizex to discuss sulphur, the growing evidence for sulphur additions in crop rotations, and the specific instances where sulphur shines in soybeans. Live at 8PM E! Click here to watch live: RealAgriculture.com/live/
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Check out my @ComClassic report on John Deere's E98 prototype tractor. It's been impressing test drivers with its ethanol power and performance @realagriculture ow.ly/a5AK50YoNrX
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Boosting no-till plant stands? Increasing seeding rate is an obvious choice but there are other strategies to enhance plant establishment. Check out my chat with researcher @JoshNasielski & graduate student Lance Javier on #Soybean School. ow.ly/TKOK50Yi4Zr
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