Fliegl's new trailing shoe slurry discharge outlet is promising to reduce forage contamination, increase efficiency of manure spreading, and lower the loss rate of ammonium nitrogen. "It's an innovative product because we don't use a macerator within the system," says Fliegl's Nick Dale. "The macerator is a very expensive option to run." RealAgriculture’s coverage of... Read More
Category: Machinery
Eligible farmers in Alberta can access funding for grain dryer upgrades from a $2 million fund through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). The Efficient Grain Dryer Program will be retroactive to April 1, 2018, to accommodate almost 100 applicants who have been waiting since that time, along with those who may not have known about... Read More
Amazone's largest trailed sprayer is offering a few new features, including the ability to quick load. Unveiled in 2011, the UX 11200 has an 11,200 litre capacity, with Super-L2 sprayer booms from 24 to 40 metres. According to the company, its triple pump system provides a suction capacity up to 900 litres per minute. "It's... Read More
Keeping a smooth face on a silage pit is crucial in reducing the risk of spoilage by reducing the surface area exposed to oxygen, reducing the risk of avalanches, and decreasing moisture catch areas. Fliegl's feed bucket offering recognizes the importance of a smooth face, and the company's Nick Dale was on site at Agritechnica... Read More
Can twin-row soybeans flourish in a strip till world? That’s a question Maizex Seeds’ agronomist Greg Stewart explores with Woodstock, Ont., farmer Wes Hart on the latest episode of The Sharp Edge on RealAgriculture. Hart is a firm believer in the benefits of no-till corn, but he and his father, Doug, have never been satisfied... Read More
Kemper is calling its 490 Plus corn header — the largest of the 400 Plus series — the ideal header for high output areas. "Our 490 Plus is the biggest model we have," says Kemper's Christian Kersten, adding that it's a 12-row drum header built for tall corn, especially in irrigation areas. "So if you... Read More
New Holland's Genesis T8 Series brings a whole new cab to the T8 line, with the company's precision farming platform, improved visibility, and enhanced comfort; and it was on display at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. With Precision Land Management (PLM) Intelligence, Genesis T8 tractors offer advanced connectivity between operators, vehicles, advisors and dealers. Customizable controls... Read More
Have you ever wished you could shoot seeds into their rows, rather than drop them? Väderstad's PowerShoot row-unit does just that. It shoots seeds into the ground through air pressure, with as much precision as if you were planting in the garden with your own hands. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney caught up with Lars Thylen, of... Read More
By the time harvest ends this season, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) estimate Manitoba producers will have paid almost $1.7 million in carbon tax related to the cost of drying the 2019 corn crop. “We are firm in our position that there needs to be an exemption for farmers under the carbon tax framework for... Read More
Add wheat to your crop rotation and it will increase corn and soybean yields, put more money in your pocket, improve soil health, and make your soil more resilient. That's a big, bold statement but University of Guelph-Ridgetown professor Dave Hooker can prove it. All the data comes from a 25 year long-term tillage and... Read More