The new Roll-Belt round baler with a Kombi wrapper from New Holland allows producers to bale and wrap simultaneously, eliminating the need to make a second pass with a tractor and bale wrapper. New Holland says the baler-wrapper, which debuted at the recent Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, will also significantly reduce regrowth damage... Read More
Category: Podcasts
Friday on RealAg Radio was a special day of wishing Kelvin Heppner all the best in his quest to become a full-time farmer. After four years with RealAgriculture, Kelvin definitely left his impression on the ag media industry and the audience. Today's show features: Well wishes for Kelvin from Shaun - We all have dreams... Read More
Kelvin Heppner takes the reins as host of Thursday's RealAg Radio show, where: He starts off with discussion about the importance of STARS in rural communities across Western Canada, and how one Manitoba farmer is working to raise $50,000 for the organization. Kelvin is then joined by Jessika Guse to discuss the top ag news... Read More
Claas unveiled its new Convio draper header series at the Farm Progress Show in Iowa last week, including a new model outfitted specifically for straight-harvesting canola. Available in widths of 35 to 45 feet, the Convio Flex draper features up to 9 inches of vertical flex, says product manager Jeff Gray, in the interview below.... Read More
Although not a common practice for most farmers, a lawyer is urging more farmers to consider consulting their legal advisor prior to purchasing pricey farm equipment. This advice comes after one Saskatchewan farm lost their legal battle and appeal against an ag dealership. In this specific case, James and Merrylyne Coward claimed the dealership they... Read More
Nearly 50 scientists and regulators with Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) hopped on a pair of buses a few weeks ago and spent a day in the field 45 minutes from Ottawa learning about how the crop protection products they regulate are used by farmers. The first-ever PMRA field day, held on a... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) has, until now, never developed an app. Until now, that is, with the launch of a new app called CAM. The Cereal Aphid Manager (CAM) is the first app ever developed by AAFC. Dale Leftwich, RealAgriculture's Saskatchewan field editor, met with Tyler Wist, field crop entomology research scientist with AAFC,... Read More
John Deere's new 9000 Series self-propelled forage harvesters claim to deliver both high-capacity harvesting and forage quality. The 9000 Series harvesters, which provide up to 400 tons of throughput per hour, debuted last week at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. In this video, Deere senior marketing representative Shaun Fritchey explains how the four... Read More
On Wednesday's show, with host Shaun Haney: Top ag news, with Kelvin Heppner, including the first widespread frost on the prairies (while southern Ontario experiences another heat wave), Canada-U.S. trade talks resuming in Washington, the Bank of Canada delays another interest rate hike, and more Rocky Talk, with Joel Hoehn of Rocky Mountain Equipment on... Read More
If you've heard tell of some record yield estimates out there, let's all remember that the crop sure isn't in the bin yet, says Peter Johnson, host of Wheat Pete's Word. It seems that some of the good spots look GREAT and some of the poor spots are turning out better than anticipated. When it... Read More