From an 18-propeller drone sprayer to 16,000 litre spray tanks, Agritechnica's spray application exhibits covered all the bases, but with an emphasis on European offerings. For North American attendees, the differences were striking, and in some cases, rather surprising. "The nozzle manufacturers are actually trying to play catch up. There's the pulse width modulation revolution... Read More
Category: Podcasts
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney is back in the host seat after being away at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Here's the show he has lined up: Top ag news, with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; and, Peter 'Wheat Pete' Johnson is in to talk all things agronomy across the country Have feedback on the show? Connect with... Read More
The problem with stress is that while you're in the thick of things, it can seem like there's no end in sight. While a certain amount of stress is to be expected in the busy season of spring and fall on the farm, too much stress or not dealing with chronic stress can have both... Read More
It's a special show today, with Food Bubble host, Andrew Campbell filling in for Shaun Haney. You'll hear: The latest ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; An update from Shaun Haney and Jason Stroeve, all the way from Germany; A product spotlight with RealAgriculture's Lyndsey Smith and FP Genetics' Chris Churko; and A panel conversation... Read More
Canadian manufacturers are well known throughout Canada for their innovative, well-built products. After attending Agritechnica, it is very clear that the same is true around the world. Many Canadian companies come to Agritechnica, held every two years, to expose the world to innovative Canadian advancements. Even though Agritechnica is in Germany, it is not just... Read More
It's a special show today, with Food Bubble host, Andrew Campbell filling in for Shaun Haney. You'll hear: The latest ag news with RealAgriculture's Jessika Guse; An update from Agritechnica, with Shaun Haney and Jay Stroeve; Andrew Dickson of Manitoba Pork on trade and the latest news in the industry; and Master blender Don Livermore... Read More
Flexxaire's variable air flow fan is seeing some modifications for 2019/2020. Starting with the smallest series fans in 2019, the company is introducing a wide blade for more surface area, and thus greater air flow. For 2020, the change will be applied to the 1000 Series as well, says Frank Rodrigues, dealer accounts manager, in... Read More
It may not be described as "bigger, faster, stronger," but John Deere's concept sprayer is catching eyes for another reason — it's autonomous. Exhibited in the Future Technology Zone at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, the light-weight sprayer works on tracks to minimize ground pressure, while offering four-wheel stearing, and a ground clearance of 1.9m. Currently... Read More
No one wants to see crop under snow, especially when that crop is either a) not really ready to harvest or b) most of your acres. Western Canada has been hard hit by snow cover this fall, and it seems the early start to winter now extends to most of Ontario, too. The recent snowfall... Read More
While RealAg Radio host is off to Agritechnica, stand-in host Lyndsey Smith, has a jam-packed show, featuring: Sheep nutrition with Dr. Dan Morrical (don't worry, it's applicable to all livestock); A super cheeky update from Agritechnica with Shaun Haney and Jason Stroeve; The first episode of the Sharp Edge with Bern Tobin and Greg Stewart;... Read More