Optical spraying systems are finding a foothold in farm fields across Canada. Agrimetrix spraying guru Tom Wolf says green-on-brown systems like Trimble's WeedSeeker and John Deere's See & Spray Select are gaining traction; so are green-on-green systems including Deere's See & Spray Ultimate and Agrifac's AiCPlus that use optical cameras and AI to target weeds.... Read More
Category: Machinery
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will require engine manufacturers to reduce derating when diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) runs out, though the DEF requirement remains. Under current rules, commercial diesel engines, such as in tractors, require a selective catalytic reduction exhaust system using DEF. When an engine sensor alerts that the engine is low... Read More
Labour challenges and long hauls between field and yard are realities on many farms, but Vale’s 6500 bushel Grain Giant field bin is aiming to ease that pressure during harvest. Speaking with RealAgriculture at Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan, Rocky Kriger, territory manager with Vale, says the massive field bin is designed to “smoothen... Read More
At Ag in Motion near Langham, Saskatchewan, Bushel Plus was showcasing its SmartPan System — a tool designed to help farmers reduce harvest loss and make every bushel count. Tyson Sanderson, product specialist with Bushel Plus, explains that the system is “the number one harvest loss management system,” and it’s built for ease of use.... Read More
When equipment dealers are swamped with service calls and customers waiting on parts, every minute counts. That’s where AI-based tools like Brilliant Harvest aim to step in — not by replacing jobs, but by helping dealerships deliver faster, more efficient support. In this one-on-one interview, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture speaks with Remi Schmaltz, founder and... Read More
MacDon is adding more flexibility to its draper header lineup with the launch of the new FD2 Plus. Unveiled on July 1 and showcased at Ag in Motion, the FD2 Plus builds on the FD2 platform but introduces a key enhancement — a flexible cutter bar. Russ Henderson, product manager for draper headers at MacDon,... Read More
At Herbsigwil Farms near Hanover, Man., fourth-generation farmer Kevin Peters knew it was time for a shop upgrade. The operation, which includes 7,000 acres of mixed cropping plus a hog division, had outgrown its 2,000 sq. ft. shop and needed a facility that could better serve daily operations and future growth. The result is a…Read More
Keeping equipment connected in the field is critical for uptime and efficiency, and that’s exactly what John Deere is aiming to improve with the Canadian launch of JDLink Boost. First introduced in the U.S., the connectivity upgrade is now available to Prairie farmers as of June. Matt Olson, precision ag marketing manager with John Deere,... Read More
Rob Luymes and his family built their first spray tender trailer 20 years ago. Over the past two decades the Moorefield, Ont., based cash crop operation has significantly increased its custom and application work and in 2025 they unveiled what Rob and his brother, Mark Luymes, call Spray Tender 2.0. On this episode of the…Read More
Morris Equipment unveiled its largest-ever air cart at Ag in Motion, introducing a 1440 bushel model as part of its 10 Series lineup. Garth Massie, speaking with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell, highlighted the new unit’s upgraded capacity and key design improvements. "This cart, when fully loaded, is about 150,000 pounds," Massie said, noting that the sheer... Read More