With three shiny, stainless steel counterparts amidst an array of hoses and nozzles, it's no surprise that JD Skiles Company's Pit Stop caught our attention last week at Canada's Farm Progress Show. The Pit Stop is a customizable chemical transfer system that enables applicators to hasten the filling process. The assembly is run by a... Read More
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Bourgault introduced its L7550 last week at Canada's 2014 Farm Progress Show. The new seeder features an optional 20 bushel saddle tank; a staircase, railings and wide catwalk; a hydraulic metering drive that automatically adjusts with changes to ground speed; and a user-friendly hydraulic hitch jack. The cart comes standard with a monitoring system, with... Read More
Three days, several videos and many inches of rain later, the 2014 Canada’s Farm Progress Show is in the books. The Real Agriculture team spent three days gathering interviews of the latest and greatest at the show, taking in the sights and getting-by on fast-food sandwiches, all of which are mentioned in this video wrap-up... Read More
How long should openers last? Should you change them all at once, or in sections? How do you know when it’s time to change them? Shaun Haney, founder of Real Agriculture and new big fan of opener technology, stopped in at the Morris Industries booth at the 2014 Canada’s Farm Progress Show, to ask Garth... Read More
Farmers can look forward to big changes to Seed Hawk's seeding system on its 2016 models. Unveiled at the 2014 Canada's Farm Progress Show, the new system totes modular tanks, sectional control technology, an electronic metering system, a fourth 40 bushel seed tank and larger tires. In an upcoming TechTour episode, Shaun Haney will talk... Read More
The first question during the spray season is likely, what kills this weed spectrum? The second might just be, "How do I clean our my sprayer properly without risking crop injury next go-round?" In this episode of Spray Tips, Tom Wolf, spray application specialist and @Nozzle_Guy, answers not just that question, but also a few... Read More
You suggested it so we decided to listen and start a podcast focused on agriculture machinery. Shaun wouldn't describe himself as a gear head (remember when he was proud to change a wiper blade on his truck) but he loves to chat machinery so he had to find a willing knowledgeable co-host and after a... Read More
John Deere recently rolled out the R4045 sprayer — a higher horsepower, large capacity self-propelled sprayer in the 4 Series sprayer line-up introduced in 2013. The R4045, which replaces the company’s 4940 sprayer, offers the high application rates, productive spray speeds, and all the technology and comfort that ag service providers and large producers need... Read More
In the wake of Kramer, Ltd. announcing its intent to exit the agricultural equipment business, CLAAS of America has made immediate plans to fill the gap left by its long-time dealer with two new, full-service dealerships in Saskatchewan. The move, part of a planned dealership expansion in Western Canada, will ensure that CLAAS customers in... Read More
Let's all take a moment to confess our less-than-safe bad habits — sending a quick text while driving, donning only the minimum of safety gear while mixing chemical or giving the wee ones a ride on the tractor or quad, even if there isn't a seat for them. Are all of these excusable because, hey,... Read More