As we roll into October, some later-seeded soybean yields are coming in better than expected, but there are still some disappointing stories where growers in the driest areas aren't even bothering to harvest their beans. Meanwhile, decisions have to be made for fall weed control and wheat planting as the days get shorter. Peter Johnson,... Read More
Category: Crop Production
There's funding out there, Ontairo farmers — but you've got to pay attention in order to get in, says Margaret May, regional program lead with the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). I caught up with May at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (as is our tradition, it seems) to quickly recap four funding programs... Read More
A wet harvest has left farmers in many areas of Western Canada considering options for addressing soil compaction. One of the options that's seen increased interest in recent years is the use of cover crops, specifically radishes, to break up root-restricting compacted soil. "Radishes are a cover crop that are being sold specifically for compaction... Read More
New Holland’s new IntelliBale system is designed to increase productivity by automating round baling functions to reduce operator fatigue and produce more uniform bales. New Holland unveiled the technology at the recent Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. In this video, hay and forage marketing manager Seth Doman explains that New Holland’s IntelliBale uses ISOBUS... Read More
Looking to avoid downtime when uploading grain? Tired of shovelling grain away from the bin wall that the sweep can’t reach? These are two headaches GSI wants to remedy with its new grain bin direct gear drive (DGD) power sweep. The company showed off the DGD power sweep last month at the Farm Progress Show... Read More
It takes time to detach a corn head, roll in a cart, and transport the header to another field. AGCO says its new 3200 Series folding corn heads will eliminate that downtime and keep your combine rolling. The company introduced the new heads at the recent Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. In this video,... Read More
It's been dry, to very dry, to a full-on drought in Ontario this year, and that dry trend doesn't look to be letting up substantially heading into the harvest season. That's according to Bryce Anderson, senior agriculture meteorologist with DTN, who spoke with Shaun Haney, to recap what weather farmers can anticipate for the #harvest16... Read More
Yes, we're a day late with Wheat Pete's Word, but it was so worth it because we broke a record for most questions in a week! Well, OK, that's not quite true, but it was so close — so hats off to you, dear listeners and readers, we really do appreciate all the interactions and... Read More
Could the great dry up finally be on for Western Canada? Will we stay frost-free to Thanksgiving? Real Agriculture's Shaun Haney is joined by senior agriculture meteorologist for DTN Bryce Anderson to talk current weather trends for Western Canada — including what's behind the cool, wet weather trend most farmers have been grappling with for... Read More
Virtual reality technology is making it possible to get a close look at a crop without having to set foot in the field. Someday you might not even have to leave the farmyard or office. Using a 360-degree camera mounted on a quadcopter drone and an off-the-shelf virtual reality headset to hold a smartphone, Matt... Read More