It seems Fendt's VarioGrip system, though impressive, left room for improvement. The system, which allowed operators to adjust front and rear tire pressures from the comfort of the cab, took about seven minutes to increase tire pressure by one bar. A little too long for some farmers. But instead of moping about it, Fendt employees... Read More
Category: Podcasts
How confident are you that your pea and lentil seed is not limiting yield potential before you even put it in the ground? With rising acres leading to a shortage of certified seed, there are serious concerns about the quality of the seed that will be used this spring. Sarah Foster of 20/20 Seed Labs... Read More
Update — March 17, 2016: Glen Kroeker, most recently the director of FCC Management Software for Farm Credit Canada, has been hired as the general manager of technology for Farm At Hand and FarmLink. "I am thrilled to be joining the Farm At Hand and FarmLink team," said Kroeker in a statement on Wednesday. "The... Read More
The Alberta Wheat Commission was formally created on August 1st, 2012, the same day the Canadian Wheat Board was stripped of its single desk selling authority for wheat and barley in Western Canada. Since then, AWC has become heavily involved in funding wheat research and market development, as well as serving as a voice for... Read More
This week Shaun and Debra attended the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in Red Deer, Alberta. Since 1982 the seminar has been helping educate dairy producers, nutritionists, suppliers and vets on the latest in dairy research, best practices and current issues. Shaun got a chance to discuss the Western Canada Dairy Seminar agenda with the program... Read More
Move over Ellen, Dr. Phil and Dragons' Den. A cooking show about food and farming is ranking higher than many network television shows on CTV in Manitoba. Currently airing its 26th season, "Great Tastes of Manitoba" is a partnership between eight commodity groups representing Manitoba farmers, Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries. Each episode... Read More
With a mild end to winter, how early is too early for seeding wheat? Wheat Pete's making waves with his recommendation for southern Alberta. Meanwhile, Canadian cattle producers appear to be sitting out on rebuilding their herds when we look at what’s happening in the U.S., and speaking of the Americans and the current political... Read More
A group of farmers from across Western Canada headed down to New Orleans last week to not only take in the annual Commodity Classic farm show, but also attend the Western Canadian Wheat Growers' annual convention. Now why would a prairie farm group hold its annual meeting in the southern U.S.? (It just happens the... Read More
This week's Word comes from the road, as Peter Johnson is spending the day on the prairies as part of RealAgriculture's TechTour LIVE... Have a question for Wheat Pete? Call 1-888-746-3311, send him a tweet (@wheatpete), or email him at peter.johnson@bell.net. Highlights: If you're short moisture, don't give up the moisture you have now! Get... Read More
When it comes to global trade, there are numerous challenges organizations and industry representatives must face. First, they have to be able to deal with cross-cultural communications issues, and understanding their partner country, from how to properly greet someone, to what the product means to the country's people. Second, they have to be able to... Read More