Case IH is expanding their Precision Disk 500 series air drills — adding a new single-rank configuration with 15-inch spacing, a sought-after option for soybean seeding and other specialty crops in both no-till and conventional tillage fields. The drills are known for their placement, regardless of tillage, residue, or cropping practices, to give each plant… Read More
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) — which consists of Sask Barley, Alberta Barley, and the Manitoba Crop Alliance — is investing $2.7 million over five years in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC) through a core breeding agreement to develop barley varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance, and end-use quality. The… Read More
Raven Industries has been a company that has hit the headlines when it comes to developing precision agriculture, and lately, acquisitions. One of Raven’s latest acquisitions has been Smart Ag, a company working on a perception system that allows machines to “see” their environment and avoid obstacles. The system — dubbed AutoCart — allows an… Read More
AGCO — which carries brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger — is acquiring research and product development Firm 151 Research to create new technology solutions for grain customers. Previously, AGCO and 151 Research had an exclusive technology partnership to develop GSI GrainViz precision grain monitoring, which gives growers and commercial operators advanced… Read More
You may remember the announcement of the movie PERCY back in 2018, which follows the story of Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser through his battle with the multinational corporation Monsanto — which was acquired by Bayer in May of 2018. As of September 2, 2020, the trailer for the movie has been released and there have… Read More
AGCO Corporation has launched the latest Fendt IDEAL combine. The 10, and 10T Fendt IDEAL combines have a maximum engine power of 790 HP, and up to 20 per cent more throughput capacity than previous models. The harvesting automation makes operation easier and helps ensure top grain quality. The IDEAL 10 and 10t join the… Read More
As I’ve sat on-and-off on the combine on my family farm, it’s had me thinking more about how we conduct ourselves when it comes to our harvest operations, and who does what — especially in operations that have employees. Everyone wants to be a part of harvest. It’s the most stressful time of the year,… Read More
AGCO is releasing the FendtONE operator’s interface to North American growers with the introduction of the Fendt 700 Gen6 Series tractors. The FendtONE interface is a complete redesign of the operator station, featuring up to three large display screens. Drivers can each customize the tractor’s operation to their own preferences. There are now more customizable… Read More
AGCO is bringing forth the fourth generation of Fendt 300 Vario tractors to North America. The 300 Vario tractors are light while still bringing power, which make them a great fit for hay and livestock production, field work, and general farm use. The tractor will be offered in four models — ranging from 100 engine… Read More
Hi, my name is Kara, and my go-to conversation topic, if it’s not agriculture, is music. I live and breathe music. I believe it’s something that can bring people together in ways that other things simply can’t. Recently, I took to Twitter asking our readers and listeners to send me their favourite tunes as many… Read More
AGCO, which carries brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Gleaner, and Challenger, has released initial data readings showing how tractor and planter tires compact soil. As we are becoming more and more aware, soil compacted at planting can reduce yields by restricting root growth and reducing nutrient and water availability, making the topic an increasing… Read More
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has had an impact on the cost of raw materials and energy prices. Due to the plummeting cost of raw materials, growing production capacity, and mediocre demand, there have been pressures on the global price indicators of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash to fall either to or near ten-year lows. According… Read More
2020 has already been a challenging year, and we’re only just now approaching July. While there are plenty of reasons to be down about the year, many areas of Alberta that have endured three years of drought had finally been gifted good moisture, plenty of timely rain, and good heat. Unfortunately, another part of farming… Read More
Just like farmers take pride in putting in the hard work and long hours to see a job done, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas of the mental health and wellness conversation in agriculture. “I can understand how people can start to be feeling burnt out about hearing about… Read More
Bourgault Industries has announced two new hoe drills: the 3330 Standard Edition solid frame and the 3335 Quick Depth Adjust frame. Robert Fagnou, marketing specialist with Bourgault, gives details of the new Paralink Hoe Drill lineup’s available opener options. Starting with the PLS or the paralink single; a two-to-one opener, which some may be very… Read More