Peas 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.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Show notes:Manitoba Pulse and Soybean GrowersManitoba Crop Diagnostic ServicesSponsored by Nutrien Smart Nutrition.

Though 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 podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sponsored by Smart Nutrition MAP + MST.

First found in Canada in the early 1900s, the European corn borer (ECB) is one of the most problematic corn pests. Found wherever corn is grown, from the Prairies to the Maritimes, ECB can impact grain quality, yield and harvest. Bt corn hybrids have helped to mitigate some of these risks, but in recent years, Bt-resistant European corn borer has been found in parts of Canada.In this episode, Jocelyn Smith from the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus shares insights and updates on Bt-resistant European corn borer and some best management practices for corn growers. Show notesCanadian Corn Pest CoalitionAddressing Bt-resistant corn rootwormDr. Jocelyn Smith on TwitterDr. Jocelyn Smith - University of Guelph (Ridgetown Campus)Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

High temperatures and limited soil moisture in precipitation created the perfect storm for many insect pests on the Prairies this year. As John Gavloski, entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, notes in this episode, grasshoppers and flea beetles were two of the most prominent insects found in the province this year. Beneficial insects were welcomed in many fields this year, but there were some unpleasant surprises as well. Show notes:Twitter: @JohnthebugguyE-mail: [email protected] MB Insect page Summary of insects in Manitoba crops in 2021Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored by Gowan.

Proper management of phosphorus is important to not only your own fields, but also general water quality in your surrounding area. In this episode, Dr. Merrin Macrae, professor at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, shares insights from her lab work and recent research in the Lake Erie watershed, and notes that while best practices can vary based on geography, there are several options for optimum P management. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notes:Find Dr. Merrin Macrae on Twitter @merrinm or reach her via email at [email protected] out what's happening at the University of Waterloo's Biogeochemistry Lab The paper referenced in the podcast can be found here Sponsored by Proven Seed.

Adding forages to your rotation can bring myriad benefits, including increased soil health and additional cash crop options. But the choices are seemingly endless. What to choose? Where to begin?In this episode, Perry Ross, forage product line representative with Nutrien Ag Solutions and Proven Seed shares the benefits of adding forages to your rotations, how to select the right crop for your needs and other factors to consider.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 Proven Seed.

Are we done talking about the great drought of 2021 yet? You probably already know the answer to that question - of course not. The effects of this past growing season's weather will last for a while, but the lessons learned are plentiful. In this episode, a harvest update and recap, our new co-host Dylan Sjølie chats with Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist with Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission, and Kaeley Kindrachuk, agronomy extension specialist with SaskCanola. Both share insights and takeaways from this year's wheat, barley and canola harvests, and what to consider as we move on from 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Show notes: @BoychynJeremy on TwitterAlberta Wheat and Barley Commission The Growing Point newsletter@Kindrachuk on TwitterSaskCanolaCanola EncyclopediaSponsored by ESN Smart Nitrogen.

Drought can have devastating effects on crops. Besides moisture stress, dry soil results in limited root activity, preventing roots from effectively taking up nutrients, and limited soil biological activity. In this episode of Inputs, Alan Blaylock, senior agronomist with Nutrien, shares tips and advice on recovering and adjusting fertilizer management strategies after experiencing drought conditions. 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.

In late 2018/early 2019, Yvonne Lawley, a professor in the plant science department at the University of Manitoba, set out to learn more about what early adopters are doing with cover crops across the Prairies, as well as challenges and barriers to adopting the practice. Callum Morrison, a University of Manitoba PhD student, joined the project and brought the project's connection with farmers to the next level.Lawley and Morrison were featured in an August 2020 episode of Inputs to discuss preliminary results of the 2019 survey and cover crop recommendations for Prairie growers. Now, nearing the culmination of their study, the two return to chat with Top Crop Manager assistant editor Alex Barnard to discuss outcomes gleaned from the survey and the future of the project.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Sulfur comes in two different forms: elemental sulfur and sulfate (most commonly found in ammonium sulfate). But which one is the best choice for your crop? The overall goal is to apply nutrients at the time the plant is taking them up to maximize production and minimize loss, so timing and crop uptake are two main factors to consider when making this decision. Learn more about sulfur and Smart Nutrition MAP + MST in this episode with Cristie Preston, PhD, senior agronomist with Nutrien.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored by Smart Nutrition MAP + MST.

Often called "the hidden yield robber," soybean cyst nematode is hard to see, but it can have devastating effects on a soybean crop. An integrated management approach, including the use of resistant varieties, is necessary. But as fall approaches, it's important to scout your fields and sample your fields for SCN. In this episode, Albert Tenuta, field crop pathologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discusses how to properly sample soil for soybean cyst nematode, and shares some helpful management practices too. 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 Climate FieldView.Show notesThe SCN Coalition is a group of researchers, extension staff and industry reps working together to provide growers with SCN information. The Ontario Soybean Performance Trials can be found on GoSoy.ca.Visit FieldCropNews.com for seasonal updates from the OMAFRA field crop team.

Winter barley may not be a new crop for Ontario growers, but a combination of factors is making the cereal crop an attractive option to include in rotation. Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard chats with Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), about winter barley's benefits and challenges, and considerations to make before seeding.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 Climate FieldView.Show notesInterested in trying out winter barley, or want some more information? Ontario growers can contact Follings at [email protected] or their regional SeCan representative.

Crop conditions on the Prairies are extremely hot and dry, which is changing crop outlooks and plans created at seeding. Combined with the severe livestock feed shortage developing, affected producers might be considering converting some poorer-performing grains, pulses or oilseeds to greenfeed or silage.David Van Deynze, chief product officer with the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), discusses what the recently declared agricultural state of disaster in several Manitoba rural municipalities means, the process for changing crops to alternate use without affecting your AgriInsurance coverage, and what's unique about the Hay Disaster Benefit this year.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 Dekalb.Show notesManitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)Putting crops to alternate use FAQContact a MASC service centre

In what's already been a tough year due to extreme drought in Western Canada, and excess rain in many parts of Ontario, minimizing losses during harvest is more important than ever. In this episode of Inputs, Lorne Grieger, business development representative at the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) shares insights on minimizing harvest through combine adjustments, referencing a recent report completed by PAMI. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Harvest is a time of short timelines and quick turnarounds at the mercy of the weather and crop readiness. It's hard to find the time to get everything done, let alone sleeping and eating, which can lead to rushed decisions and increased risk.This episode features Rob Gobeil, agricultural health and safety specialist with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association. He discusses the factors that increase the risk of accident and injury at harvest time, as well as things farmers can do to protect themselves, their employees and their operation.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a free poster on grain bin safety here.

Using winter wheat in rotation can be beneficial to Ontario producers – besides revitalizing soil and disrupting pest cycles, manure can be applied after winter wheat harvest and before planting a cover crop. In this episode, Christine Brown, field crop sustainability specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shares tips for fall manure application after winter wheat, and gives a preview of the North American Manure Expo, held virtually in 2021. Visit manureexpo.ca to learn more about the North American Manure Expo and register for this free virtual event. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

You've collected your farm data through the season – but as harvest approaches, how can you ensure you're set up for success? Good data in is good data out, and in this episode, Chapin Bell, Climate Business Manager for FieldView in Manitoba and southern Saskatchewan, breaks down how you can put your data to work at harvest time. Bell shares pre-harvest best practices, like ensuring your apps and equipment are compatible, and tips to understand what your data is telling you. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We’re well into the growing season at this point. This episode aims to provide an update on how canola and soybeans on the Prairies are handling the challenges of this specific year – namely, the heat and drought conditions.Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard speaks with Ian Epp, Saskatchewan agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, and Laura Schmidt, production specialist, west, with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers, for a mid-season update on crop progress, weather effects, and pest pressure and management tips.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 Climate FieldView.Show notesSeed ManitobaCanola Council of Canada (CCC)Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG)Forewarned is forearmed: Soybean cyst nematode in Manitoba

Here’s the good news about wireworms: of the more than 300 species found on the Prairies, only four or five cause trouble for agricultural production. The bad news? This patchy pest can create serious trouble in fields – but also completely ignore neighbouring areas, making it a constant battle to scout and track wireworm populations. Research on wireworm management and thresholds is a little thin on the ground, but current projects and studies seek to change this, giving growers a better idea of when and how to control this insect complex.In this episode, Haley Catton, field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alta., discusses what makes wireworms such a tricky pest to control. She also provides information on broflanilide – an active ingredient registered last fall with Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) – and pest management tips for growers.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 Climate FieldView.

Technology has come a long way since its first uses in agriculture, and advancements are continually made. While traditional pen-and-paper tracking methods are still effective, digital tools provide opportunities for collaboration between all involved on the farm, from the key decision-makers to agronomists and consultants, and everyone in between. And, with more and more time spent planning, reviewing and analyzing data, digital tools can make the process easier and more collaborative than ever before. In this episode of Inputs, Marvin Talsma, product marketing manager (Canada) with Climate FieldView, chats with editorial director Stefanie Croley about the Climate FieldView platform and the different ways to access and use the data it provides.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 Climate FieldView.

Herbicide resistance: it's a major concern in Canada, with the list of resistant weeds growing. Where it exists, waterhemp is one of the biggest concerns, given its ability to rapidly evolve resistance and current four-way resistant populations.In this episode, Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard chats with Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown-Livingston about multiple-resistant waterhemp. Sikkema, professor of weed management at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, discusses the spread of multiple-resistant waterhemp in Ontario and how to manage it, chemically and with other tactics. Brown-Livingston, crop specialist, weeds, with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, emphasizes the importance of preventing further spread of this tier one noxious weed in the province. Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are a useful tool in preventing crop lodging, but the decision to use a PGR is far more complex than the desired outcome would imply.In this episode, Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard chats PGRs with Sheri Strydhorst, agronomy research specialist with the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, and Joanna Follings, cereals specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Strydhorst and Follings discuss PGR use information and tips for the Prairies and Ontario, respectively.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

As soon as conditions are just right, farmers across Canada are antsy to begin their spring seeding. In some parts of the country, #plant21 is already well underway by mid-late April, with other areas getting off to a slower start. No matter what your progress is, this episode of Inputs is packed with tips and reminders from two experts to help you kick off the spring season. First up is Ben Rosser, the corn specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs based in Guelph, Ont., who gives a status update on corn planting in Ontario and shares some helpful tips to keep in mind as the season continues. Then, Jeremy Boychyn, agronomy research extension specialist for Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, joins us from Calgary to chat about spring cereals, seeding progress and soil conditions, and some important initiatives underway on the Prairies.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notes: FieldCropNews.com Prairie Pest Monitoring NetworkPrairie Crop Disease Monitoring Network on Twitter

The Top Crop Summit, held virtually on Feb. 23 and 23, looked much different in 2021 than it had in years past. Through our virtual format, the Summit brought together experts, farmers, consultants and other industry members to share research updates and agronomic advice in advance of the 2021 growing season. In this episode, editorial director Stefanie Croley introduces snippets of two pre-recorded interviews, available to Top Crop Summit attendees on-demand. First, Robyne Bowness Davidson, pulse research scientist at Lakeland College in Lacombe, Alta., gives a pulse crop update for Western Canada, with acreage and demand insights for field pea, lentil, faba bean and more. Then, you'll hear a portion of ag editor Bree Rody's interview with Albert Tenuta, field crop plant pathologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs based out of the University of Guelph in Ridgetown, Ont. Albert shared an update on the threat of tar spot to Canadian corn crops. To hear more from Robyne, Albert and several other esteemed speakers, visit TopCropSummit.com to register and access the event recordings, and stay tuned for our digital edition wrapping up the Summit. Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notes:Tar spot monitoring at ipmPIPEFieldCropNews.comCrop Protection NetworkAlbert Tenuta on Twitter: @AlbertTenutaRobyne Bowness Davidson on Twitter: @PulseChickABOpinions expressed in this recording are not necessarily those of the editor, publisher or brand team. No liability is assumed for errors or omissions. Podcast recordings do not imply any endorsement of the products or services advertised within a recording.

The world of agriculture technology is changing, and there's no time to be left behind. In this episode, Andrew Olliver, chair of the Agriculture Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) joins ag editor Bree Rody to discuss the advances in ISOBUS technology, and how the AEF is working to solve compatibility issues and help growers become more knowledgable about their ag tech.This episode is sponsored by the Agriculture Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF).Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

While fall is the most ideal time for soil sampling, spring sampling often needs to happen. In this episode, John Heard, soil fertility specialist with Manitoba Agriculture chats with ag editor Bree Rody about how to approach spring soil sampling, best practices for sampling and getting your soil in top shape as spring seeding approaches. Never miss an episode by Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Recently, sulphur has become a more frequent addition to nutrient management plans. A decline in soil test sulphur means farmers should plan to manage the nutrient just as they would with phosphorus or potassium.In this episode, Cristie Preston, PhD, senior agronomist with Nutrien, discusses why sulphur deficiency is more widespread than in the past, how to recognize the symptoms and application recommendations.Sponsored by Smart Nutrition MAP + MST.

The 2020 season threw some curve balls at soybean growers in Manitoba: a slow, cold start, precipitation extremes, and an early killing frost. In this episode, Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard discusses the challenges and outcomes of the soybean season with Laura Schmidt, production specialist with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored by Nutrien eKonomics.Show notes:Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers2020 Pulse and Soybean Variety GuideThe Bean Report, MPSG's biweekly newsletterProduction resourcesOn-Farm NetworkMPSG on Twitter

The 2019 growing season presented some challenges to Ontario cereal growers, but 2020 conditions were a welcome change for most producers across the province. In this episode, Joanna Follings, the cereals specialists for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, recaps the 2020 Ontario winter wheat and spring cereals season, and shares details about new data for growers to use in the coming years. Check out the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee 2020 cereal reports here, and stay tuned for more data on spring cereals. Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In agriculture, you often hear about the importance of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). These macronutrients are essential for crop health. In excessive amounts or uneven ratios, they can also be harmful. But what about sulphur (S)?Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil science at the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture chair of soil nutrient management. He explains sulphur's role as a macronutrient in plant and soil health and the main things growers should know about S.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored by Nutrien Smart Nutrition.

Fall soil management is important, and applying sulphur and other fertilizers in the fall can be beneficial to crops. But there are specific conditions to be mindful of in order to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks.In this episode, Cristie Preston, PhD, agronomist with Nutrien, shares recommendations for fall-applied fertilizer and how to mitigate the risks associated with applying sulphur in the fall.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Sponsored by Nutrien Smart Nutrition.

Yield maps, moisture maps, combine speed – collecting this harvest data can be helpful, but how do we put it into play? Lydia Parker, field product specialist with Climate FieldView, shares tips on preparing for harvest and how to use harvest data to your advantage throughout the entire growing season, from seeding to post-harvest.Never miss an episode by subscribing to Inputs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Cover crops are widely seen as a beneficial practice, with effects like improved soil health, weed management and erosion protection. They also require a little planning and knowledge to be successful.Kris McNaughton is a research technician at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. She discusses the importance of forethought: termination of a cover crop, the crops that preceded and will follow in that field, and how herbicide use can affect the cover crop.Yvonne Lawley, a professor in the plant science department at the University of Manitoba, and Callum Morrison, a University of Manitoba PhD student, discuss a cover crop survey they conducted in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in 2019 and the importance of considering the realities of your farm when deciding on cover crops.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Show notes"What to consider when looking at cover crops," a webinar from April 2020 led by Anne Verhallen, OMAFRA horticultural soil management specialist.OMAFRA Publication 75A, Guide to Weed Control: Field CropsMidwest Cover Crop CouncilCover crop selector toolMidwest Cover Crops Field Guide (and the mobile app version)Managing Cover Crops Profitably, published by the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) website for cover crops and and soil healthNorth Dakota State University (NDSU) soil health websiteSoil Sense podcastAbbey Wick on Twitter: @NDSUsoilhealthOn Twitter:@YvonneLawley_UM@CallumMorrisons@Anne_Verhallen@drobinridgetown

There are so many variables in a cropping season, and when it comes to your inputs, a precision application can be beneficial in more ways than one. As Andria Karstens, field product specialist for Western Canada with Climate FieldView, explains in this episode, crop scripting and targeted applications can answer lots of the common questions that growers ask every year and streamline your process from one year to the next. 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 Climate FieldView.

While there are indicators that help predict disease prevalence in a growing season, the many factors that influence crop disease risk and severity keep farmers, agronomists and pathologists on their toes.2020 has been a wet year for many on the Prairies, but this has less of an effect on crop disease than you may expect, according to Kelly Turkington, a plant pathologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lacombe, Alta. Turkington explains why infection levels vary by year, a variety of management methods, and the importance of pathologists in determining disease prevalence and severity.Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this second bonus episode as part of our Harvest Hub series, Top Crop Manager's Western Field Editor Bruce Barker talks to Charley Sprenger, project leader at the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute (PAMI), about management of stored pulses. This episode is part of Harvest Hub, a week of content dedicated to sharing insights and tips to help Canadian farmers prepare for harvest season.Resources mentioned in this episode:PAMI storage factsheetsSaskatchewan Pulse GrowersAlberta Pulse GrowersManitoba Pulse and Soybean GrowersNever miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Farmers across Canada experienced a "harvest from hell" in 2019; one that couldn't end soon enough (but for many, one that continued through spring 2020). Top Crop Manager's Harvest Hub will share content to help you prepare for what harvest 2020 might bring, including this bonus episode of Inputs featuring our Western Field Editor, Bruce Barker and Charley Sprenger, project leader with the Prairie Agriculture Machinery Institute (PAMI). Bruce and Charley chat about grain storage principles, aeration, preventing grain spoilage and much more.Resources mentioned in this episode:PAMI storage factsheetsSask Ag Natural Air Grain Drying factsheetsNever miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Insect pest pressure in the 2020 growing season is quite clearly divided between Eastern and Western Canada. The hot, dry conditions in Ontario have resulted in an increase of insect pests in variety and populations. On the Prairies, the wet conditions haven’t allowed many insect pests to flourish, so pressure is lower across the board, but there are some new insects to watch out for.Tracey Baute, field crop entomologist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and Tyler Wist, field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) in Saskatoon, shed light on the environmental conditions create insect pressure, which insects to watch for in August, and useful resources that will help identify and manage insect pests.Show notes@TraceyBaute on TwitterField Crop NewsCorn silk-clipping threatsBaute Bug BlogHashtags to follow on Twitter: #scout20, #ontagGreat Lakes and Maritimes Pest Monitoring NetworkOMAFRA Publication 811, Agronomy Guide for Field CropsPest Manager app (second app in the list)@TylerWist1 on TwitterField HeroesField crop and forage pests and their natural enemies in Western Canada: identification and managementThe new Prairie Pest Monitoring Network websiteWestern Forum on Pest ManagementMeghan Vankosky and Boyd Mori on Twitter

Scouting fields is an essential method of monitoring crop development and evaluating pest and disease risk. It should happen frequently through the season, ramping up to every couple of days when risks are higher. Recently, digital tools have become more popular and as Lydia Parker, field product specialist with Climate FieldView says, digital scouting tools can be a great tool to supplement the boots-on-the-ground decision making that happens in season.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 Climate FieldView.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health.In the seventh and final episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Tom Wolf, a spray application specialist, co-owner of Agrimetrix Research and Training in Saskatoon, and co-creator of Sprayers 101, discusses the importance of timing, best fungicide spray practices, and how to get the most out of your spray days with associate editor Alex Barnard.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health.Our sixth episode features Leon Kochian, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Global Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan, in conversation with Stephanie Gordon about next-generation technologies for tomorrow’s crops, what this all means in layman’s terms and what we can learn from his experience working in agriculture globally.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health.In the fifth episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Syama Chatterton, plant pathologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, discusses her research on aphanomyces and root rots; Dan Orchard, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, and Curtis Henkelmann, a producer who farms in a clubroot region, discuss what they’ve learned about clubroot over the years and what other provinces can learn from Alberta.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health. In the fourth episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Tyler Wist, a field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon, and John Gavloski, an entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, discuss beneficial insects and neonicotinoids with Top Crop Manager's Stephanie Gordon and Alex Barnard.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health. In the third episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Sheri Strydhorst, an agronomic research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and Amy Mangin, a PhD student at the University of Manitoba, discuss the nuances of plant growth regulators with Top Crop Manager's associate editor Alex Barnard.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health. In the second episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Joy Agnew, director of applied research at Olds College in Alberta, discusses smart technology in agriculture and its applications with Top Crop Manager's associate editor Alex Barnard.

The 2020 Plant Health Summit gathered farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry members at the TCU Place in Saskatoon to learn about the latest research and strategies for optimal crop health. In the first episode of our Plant Health Summit Series, Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil fertility at the University of Saskatchewan discusses the importance of fertilizer to improve crop quality with Top Crop Manager's associate editor Alex Barnard.

This episode of Inputs talks about late-planted corn, the future of the seed industry in Canada, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Production Pundits session. The Southwest Agricultural Conference is an annual conference held in southwestern Ontario that takes producers ‘back to school’ on the latest topics in farming. In the episode, Ben Rosser, corn specialist with Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, shares what Ontario corn growers can learn from the 2019 season, Steve Denys with Maizex Seeds provides insight into where the seed and plant breeding industry is heading in Canada, and associate editor Stephanie Gordon goes behind-the-scenes with Pat Lynch and Peter Johnson of the Production Pundits.

This bonus episode of Inputs is all about canola – from how harvest was to producer plans for 2020. Associate editor Stephanie Gordon shares highlights from when she travelled to Winnipeg to attend the Canola Discovery Forum from Nov. 13 to 15, 2019. In the episode, Keith Gabert, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, shares ways growers can improve their integrated pest management strategies, producers Scott Keller and Troy LaForge share what they do on their operation, and Ashley Robinson, Canadian agriculture reporter with Bloomberg, shares the latest news on the China-Canada canola trade dispute.

What role does potassium play in crop management, and how do crops respond when there’s a deficiency of it? Robert Mullen, the director of agronomy sales for Nutrien, discusses the ins and outs of potassium fertilizer on this episode of Inputs.