Ryan Barrett
@rbarrettpei.bsky.social
Agriculture professional from PEI. Here for ag chat, comedy, music, sports, and more. PEI Potatoes and Canadian Miking Shorthorns.
Way to go, PEI.
October 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Way to go, PEI.
It does my soul good in this mad world to watch the Jays put the wood to the Yankees. Let's go Blue Jays!
October 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It does my soul good in this mad world to watch the Jays put the wood to the Yankees. Let's go Blue Jays!
This piece highlights one of the farms I'm working with exploring the opportunity to include rotational grazing ahead of potatoes in PEI.
Why cows on P.E.I. are testing out e-collars instead of being fenced in
Some cattle on the Island are testing out e-collars instead of being fenced in — and it could prove to be a way for them to more evenly distribute their soil-enriching manure. As CBC’s Nancy Russell e...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This piece highlights one of the farms I'm working with exploring the opportunity to include rotational grazing ahead of potatoes in PEI.
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Cover crop mixture research, 5 states, 17 site-years, concludes that CC mixture diversity and seeding rate did not consistently improve CC performance, measured soil parameters, or cash crop yields.
But they cost more.
Open access.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...
But they cost more.
Open access.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Cover crop mixture research, 5 states, 17 site-years, concludes that CC mixture diversity and seeding rate did not consistently improve CC performance, measured soil parameters, or cash crop yields.
But they cost more.
Open access.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...
But they cost more.
Open access.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10...
Reposted by Ryan Barrett
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
Beautiful Colomba potatoes, straight from the field to the packing line this morning. Was out wiring with the farm to ID potential for bruise using a SmartSpud sensor
September 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Beautiful Colomba potatoes, straight from the field to the packing line this morning. Was out wiring with the farm to ID potential for bruise using a SmartSpud sensor
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - Sept 3rd: dealing with drought, Thank You's from AIM BBQs
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Agronomy Update - Sept 3 - PEI Potato Agronomy
Hi everyone, One would be tempted to say that it’s another lovely late summer day in PEI, except for the fact that every day without rain is another day of frustration and heartache. We are undoubted...
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September 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - Sept 3rd: dealing with drought, Thank You's from AIM BBQs
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This Payette Russet plant had 2 years of alfalfa ahead of it without reducing N. Yield was 75 cwt/ac less today due to too much N, delayed maturity. Working with producers to better credit legumes in rotation... take better advantage of the free N!
August 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This Payette Russet plant had 2 years of alfalfa ahead of it without reducing N. Yield was 75 cwt/ac less today due to too much N, delayed maturity. Working with producers to better credit legumes in rotation... take better advantage of the free N!
Terrific crowd at our first AIM BBQ today... people were particularly interested in Chad Mooney's drones, including the Agras 50 sprayer drone. Thanks to everyone that came out. Elmsdale tmrw, New London on Thurs.
August 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Terrific crowd at our first AIM BBQ today... people were particularly interested in Chad Mooney's drones, including the Agras 50 sprayer drone. Thanks to everyone that came out. Elmsdale tmrw, New London on Thurs.
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - Aug 13: hot & dry conditions, AIM BBQs coming up end of August.
Agronomy Update - Aug 13 - PEI Potato Agronomy
Hi everyone, Needless to say…it’s hot and dry. This weather is taking a significant toll on the potato crop. Every day without rain and cooler temperatures robs yield and quality, with some fields alr...
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August 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - Aug 13: hot & dry conditions, AIM BBQs coming up end of August.
Not hard to ID the zero N plot in this field of Targhee Russets, but hard to see a lot of other difference between 100%, 75% and 50% N in this field. Dry weather likely obscuring some differences. Part of ACS Living Labs trial in partnership with AAFC, UPEI, and PEI Dept of Ag
August 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Not hard to ID the zero N plot in this field of Targhee Russets, but hard to see a lot of other difference between 100%, 75% and 50% N in this field. Dry weather likely obscuring some differences. Part of ACS Living Labs trial in partnership with AAFC, UPEI, and PEI Dept of Ag
The first 360 Rain system irrigating potatoes is rolling along in PEI. For this long and narrow field with some variable elevation, it seems to be working well. Cool tech.
August 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The first 360 Rain system irrigating potatoes is rolling along in PEI. For this long and narrow field with some variable elevation, it seems to be working well. Cool tech.
Doing some drone imagery of trials today, and this photo of a large strip cropping field showcases the "standard" PEI rotation...barley, potatoes, and alfalfa/grass forage.
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Doing some drone imagery of trials today, and this photo of a large strip cropping field showcases the "standard" PEI rotation...barley, potatoes, and alfalfa/grass forage.
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 30th: rain needed, spore counts are low, aphid numbers declining, Spudchat is back!
Agronomy Update - July 30th - PEI Potato Agronomy
Hi everyone, I think most people are looking at the forecast hoping for rain, but the short-term forecast doesn’t look very promising. Many in West Prince were surprised with up to 40 mm of rain last...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 30th: rain needed, spore counts are low, aphid numbers declining, Spudchat is back!
SpudChat is back after a bit of a hiatus. This week, I check in with two PEI potato growers to hear what's happening on their farms so far this season. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
#46 Grower Check-In - SpudChat
Spudchat is back after a longer than anticipated hiatus!This week, we hear from Jonathan MacLennan of MacLennan Properties, West Cap and Brandon MacPhail of MacSull Farms, New London, to hear how thei...
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July 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
SpudChat is back after a bit of a hiatus. This week, I check in with two PEI potato growers to hear what's happening on their farms so far this season. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
Everyone needs to watch the new episode of South Park from last night. Haven't lost a step.
July 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Everyone needs to watch the new episode of South Park from last night. Haven't lost a step.
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 23rd: spore counts are low, aphids calming down a bit, dealing with CPB
Agronomy Update - July 23 - PEI Potato Agronomy
The rainfall on Sunday & Monday was most welcome, and hopefully more will come in the near future. While rainfall totals are quite variable across the province, it looks like most of the province got ...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 23rd: spore counts are low, aphids calming down a bit, dealing with CPB
PVY-detecting robot using AI - project supported by the PEI Potato Board.
Potato-virus robot being honed for a 2nd summer, to do a job fewer humans are applying for on P.E.I.
A robot that’s being designed to check potato plants for viruses is back for a second summer, and its creators at UPEI say the new version is faster and even works at night. The AgriScout can replace ...
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July 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
PVY-detecting robot using AI - project supported by the PEI Potato Board.
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 2: aphid numbers remain high, ECB & CPB starting to show up, new sustainable ag conference at UPEI on Aug 5-6.
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Agronomy Update - July 2nd - PEI Potato Agronomy
Hi everyone, We’re in the middle of warm, muggy week in PEI. The forecast looks unsettled for the next few days, with chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers. Today’s update is slightly delay...
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July 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
PEI Potato Agronomy Update - July 2: aphid numbers remain high, ECB & CPB starting to show up, new sustainable ag conference at UPEI on Aug 5-6.
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Say what you want about PEI/Canada and whether our politeness is legit... but I lost my wallet at an outdoor restaurant this afternoon and when I came back 2 hours later to check if it was there, it was turned in with nothing missing. Thankful!
July 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Say what you want about PEI/Canada and whether our politeness is legit... but I lost my wallet at an outdoor restaurant this afternoon and when I came back 2 hours later to check if it was there, it was turned in with nothing missing. Thankful!
Ontario should really be at least 4 provinces, but that would infuriate the rest of Canada.
Despite what some would say, Atlantic Canada wouldn't work as one province, but should share more services and work together more for mutual benefit. NS has a million ppl...not far from MB and SK
Despite what some would say, Atlantic Canada wouldn't work as one province, but should share more services and work together more for mutual benefit. NS has a million ppl...not far from MB and SK
What's your hottest take about Canada?
July 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Ontario should really be at least 4 provinces, but that would infuriate the rest of Canada.
Despite what some would say, Atlantic Canada wouldn't work as one province, but should share more services and work together more for mutual benefit. NS has a million ppl...not far from MB and SK
Despite what some would say, Atlantic Canada wouldn't work as one province, but should share more services and work together more for mutual benefit. NS has a million ppl...not far from MB and SK
Stan Rogers was a criminally underappreciated songwriting genius. And Neil Young is very overrated.
What's your hottest take about Canada?
July 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Stan Rogers was a criminally underappreciated songwriting genius. And Neil Young is very overrated.
Celebrating Canada Day with two of my fav East Coast bands, The Joel Plaskett Emergency and Two Hours Traffic. Lovely day!
July 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Celebrating Canada Day with two of my fav East Coast bands, The Joel Plaskett Emergency and Two Hours Traffic. Lovely day!
Was fun to chat about what brought me to working in potatoes and how I approach extension.
Potatoes are what drives the economy on P.E.I. and is the history of the Island. They have been a key player for centuries. Listen to the latest episode with @rbarrettpei.bsky.social to learn more about the intriguing world of potatoes and P.E.I. #PEIpotatoes www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt24...
June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Was fun to chat about what brought me to working in potatoes and how I approach extension.
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Join us for the CMSS Field Day on July 19th at Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI!
June 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Join us for the CMSS Field Day on July 19th at Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI!