Wheat School: Planting wheat with a planter
Monday, May 21, 2018Source: Real AgricultureIt's an established fact that seeding depth and plant spacing are critical factors in maximizing yields and uniformity in some crops. That's why corn and soybeans are planted with planters designed to singulate each seed and place it at a precise depth. Wheat isn't generally — or ever — seeded with a planter, but as... » Read More
NAFTA talks ignore the Congressional line in the sand……now what?
Monday, May 21, 2018Source: Real AgricultureLast week we heard House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) lay down a congressional schedule deadline of May 17th. The negotiators did not meet the deadline and in fact it was ignored like it never existed. Each country is spinning their version of what is left to do to complete this arduous process. Last week finished... » Read More
Benchmark study shows health challenges for dairy cull cows at auction
Monday, May 21, 2018Source: Real AgricultureThe first benchmark study of the condition of culled dairy cows in Canada shows many animals in less than optimal condition are transported to auction in Ontario, and sold at discounted prices. The study, by a University of Guelph research team, involved 4,460 cows at three Ontario auctions. Over 16 weeks last May through August,... » Read More
Dairy data starting to grow 'exponentially'
Monday, May 21, 2018Source: FBC Publications Archive Feed