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Using Weather Forecasts to Grow a Crop

Growing a crop isn’t easy. There’s a lot of variables involved, a major one being weather. And while you can’t control weather, you can use weather forecasts to help you make informed decisions regarding your crop. This could include application of insecticide, herbicide or fungicide treatments,... More ›

In the Markets - Jeff Peterson

Joining us earlier this week to share his thoughts on the latest in the Markets was Jeff Peterson, the President of Heartland Farm Partners. We began by discussing the position of the funds.... More ›

Food Whys - Wassail

Darren Scott, OSU food scientist, explains the history of wassail.... More ›

I Stopped Buying Compost for Two Years

Deep composting (also called no-dig) has become a standard form of no-till gardening in recent years but what about those who do not have access to heaps and heaps of reliable compost? Two seasons ago, I took on the challenge of going without purchased compost to see what things would look like.... More ›

Sourcing Corn

Border View Farms is a mid-sized family farm that sits on the Ohio-Michigan border. My name is Nathan. I make and edit all of the videos posted here. I farm with my dad, Mark and uncle, Phil. Our part-time employee, Brock, also helps with the filming. 1980 was our first year in Waldron where o... More ›

Combatting Tar Spot: Hybrid Selection is Key

Hybrid selection is key for combatting Tar Spot. Matthew Vandehaar, Pioneer Field Agronomist, explains how fungicide alone is not enough to battle Tar Spot during the growing season. In this video, Vandehaar stresses the importance of asking for Tar Spot ratings when purchasing seed, as well as ... More ›

Talinor™ herbicide: It’s not just about weed control, it’s about the future of your farm

In this video, Rob Klewchuk, Technical Lead for Syngenta Canada, provides an in-depth look at Talinor™, a post-emergent #cereal #herbicide that offers a unique active ingredient to effectively manage challenging #broadleafweeds, including those that have developed resistance to other herbicides.... More ›

Sugar Beet Inter-row Seeding Part 2 - 14

In this follow-up on our inter-row cropped sugar beets trial, it's a race for sunlight between the sugar beets and our inter-row crops! As the beets grow, their canopies are closing and our inter-row crops have just began to sprout. Will the inter-row crops survive until harvest or will they ... More ›

Peanut Buying Points Play Important Role

With the peanut harvest is in full swing, join us as we uncover the intricate journey from field to shelling plant, guided by the unsung heroes, the peanut buying points.... More ›

No-Till November

An introduction to no-till farming, sharing the story of Springhill Farms in Clinton, Kentucky, where Jerry Peery and Jonathan Reynolds are having a generational impact on their soil health through no-till farming.... More ›

2023 Farm & Food Care Ontario Highlights

This quick snapshot is a testament to what we can accomplish working together on behalf of this industry – thank you for your part in our story, sharing yours, and for your continued support.... More ›

Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans

K-State row crop specialist Rodrigo Onofre explains the research being done to battle sudden death syndrome in soybeans at K-State.... More ›

Catching Snow in the Field

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1335 | Air Date 11/05/23 - Cover crops, snow fences, and residue can help turn that winter nuisance into a spring blessing. The Hefty boys know a lot about snow.... More ›

Biodiversity is in our nature

Biodiversity is an important part of dairy farming. And there's a surprising amount of different species on Canadian dairy farms. Many farmers plant trees to purify the air, preserve wildflowers for pollinators, and nurture wetlands for healthier soil and so wildlife can prosper.... More ›