Artificial intelligence, machine vision, drone scouting, and precision application systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality on the farm. While much of the conversation around crop protection has traditionally focused on new chemistry, Martin Carr of WinField United believes the biggest advances over the next five years may come from technologies that help growers…Read More
Category: Machinery
Farmers are always looking for ways to improve planting efficiency, but Dresden, Ont., farmer Mark Richards is taking that idea a step further — building a single planter capable of handling soybeans, winter wheat, and eventually corn. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soybean School, host Bernard Tobin catches up with Richards as he puts his…Read More
Farm equipment shipments into the U.S. will face lower tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new presidential proclamation on June 1, 2026. The move by the White House will soften Trump-imposed levies on imports, while slightly loosening the rules regarding domestic U.S. metal content. The proclamation modifies the Section 232 tariff regime, which... Read More
For decades, a dedicated fleet of Canadian custom harvesters has made the annual trip south and then north, following the ripening winter wheat crop from the hot plains of Texas and Oklahoma all the way back up to the Canadian prairies. It’s a gruelling tradition and operation, but one very critical for North American wheat... Read More
Every month, I like to review the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ sales numbers in Canada and the U.S. To me, the figures are a useful indicator of the overall health of the agriculture sector. As you are well aware, agricultural equipment sales in North America have been weak, but one category continues to stand out.... Read More
Cold soils, uneven planting progress, and plenty of agronomy questions are front and centre in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word. Host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson digs into the risks of pushing wet soils, why early soybeans continue to surprise, and how weather extremes are hammering crops across North America. From changing corn maturities and fleabane... Read More
Canadian farmers are being introduced to a new national initiative designed to help bridge one of agriculture’s biggest technology gaps: proving whether new agtech innovation and tools actually deliver value under real farm conditions. Following its launch this month in Winnipeg, the Agriculture Innovation, Validation and Adoption Network (AIVA) aims to connect farmers, researchers, and... Read More
Canadian new equipment sales continue to show mixed results based on the type, according to the AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report for April 2026. The new sales of 2WD tractors were down 9.9% in April 2026 compared to the same month a year ago. The year-to-date comparison was down 7.8% Sales of 4WD... Read More
The short answer is yes, but with major caveats. New genetics and market opportunities have put edible beans on the radar on farms where they haven't been grown in the past, but it raises a machinery dilemma: do you need to invest in a dedicated planter, or can the drill or air seeder that's already…Read More
It’s critical to mix products in the right order to keep the sprayer rolling during tight application windows. When tank mixes go sideways, plugged filters, reduced solubility, and “toothpaste consistency” sludge can quickly turn a spray day into a costly delay. In this episode of Corn School, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin visits the BASF London Research…Read More