After working on the concept for several years, Saskatchewan-based seeding equipment manufacturer SeedMaster has built its first prototype drill with a single rank design. While other air seeder frames have multiple rows or ranks of openers for seeding to create space for crop residue flow and the opener units themselves, the Ultra SR has everything... Read More
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The news on Monday about the Schuurmans and the tragic collision on the Canadian Milk Tour near Saskatoon was devastating. This is clearly a situation that comes with shock, surprise, and sadness. In reflection of the events, it really hits home for me that life can be so fragile. My takeaway from this event is... Read More
A list of eight agronomic research priorities will receive funding through a new "Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster" announced by federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay in Saskatoon, Sask. on Thursday — the latest ag research "cluster" to have funding announced by the minister in his cross-country summer tour. $6.3 million under the government's new Canadian Agricultural... Read More
Thursday's edition of RealAg Radio with Shaun Haney — highlights: Today's news, including renewed NAFTA talks, McDonald's to debut 'certified sustainable' burgers, federal beef and crop research funding announcements & more. Bearish soybean ending stock estimates and other noteworthy numbers in the USDA's July WASDE report released this morning Wheat Pete's Word, with Peter Johnson... Read More
Despite what Chinese government officials say, most market analysts and traders believe China will need to buy soybeans from the U.S. this year, even if it means paying a 25 per cent tariff. "The question is not whether China is eventually going to have to buy U.S. soybeans. I think we all agree they have... Read More
It's July and that means two things: sunburns and field tour season! Our apologies for this week's Wheat Pete's Word being posted a day late, but it was actually a field tour (and plot harvest) that pushed host Peter Johnson right to deadline. We promise it's worth the wait, however, as this week's episode is... Read More
On Wednesday's show, with host Shaun Haney: Top news (with Kelvin Heppner), including the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision, tornadoes in Saskatchewan, record crude oil shipments by rail, and more Rocky Talk, with Cory Arnold of AquaSpy on crop situations that benefit the most from soil moisture probes Marc Carere, vice-chair of Ontario Sheep,... Read More
There have definitely been some real challenges this growing season across many parts of the Prairies. Although some areas have received adequate moisture, the majority of acres have been under a drier bias when it comes to weather conditions. With this variability comes decision making, but you have to make sure you are getting out... Read More
Saskatchewan-based farm equipment manufacturer Morris Industries rolled out a brand new air drill design at Canada's Farm Progress Show at Regina last month. The Quantum air drill features a stronger, simpler frame design, a new air system, and more row spacing options than previous models, according to the company. "We've thought about this product from... Read More
Wheat breeding is a poor cousin when you compare it to the investment and resources corn and soybean plant breeders have at their disposal to develop new and improved plant genetics. The arrival of CRISPR technology, however, is giving wheat breeders hope that they may finally get a leg up on their big-crop cousins. At... Read More