Imperial Seed is marking a major milestone, celebrating 75 years in the forage, turf, and cover crop seed business. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Kurt Shmon, owner of the Winnipeg-based company, reflected on both the company’s history and the changes shaping the forage industry today. Founded in 1950,... Read More
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Apache Sprayers has introduced a fully mechanical drive system for its AS1250XP model, a setup the company says keeps the machine simple and easier to service. The AS1250XP model features a 300-horsepower Cummins 6.7-litre engine paired with a six-speed ZF powershift transmission, along with JCB differentials and drop boxes, says Johann Badenhorst of Apache Sprayers.... Read More
Syngenta is introducing Elatus Era, a new fungicide for lentil growers designed to strengthen anthracnose control and support resistance management. Speaking with RealAgriculture, Carolyn Wilson of Syngenta says the product will replace the company’s current Elatus offering over the next few years. “We’re super excited to launch Elatus Era. It is lentil fungicide aimed at... Read More
In the ever-evolving world of implement technology, a Saskatchewan-based company is looking to clear things up for growers. At the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Sask., Brad Reykdal of AgVision joined RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell to discuss AgVision HD. This digital implement camera system was designed to address a void in the Canadian agricultural... Read More
Nytro's Green Lightning machine claims to produce nitrogen directly on the farm by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-soluble form within water. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Chris Nykolaishen of Nytro explains how the system is used to generate a nitrogen source and use it alongside conventional fertility... Read More
CLAAS is introducing several updates to its Lexion combine lineup for 2026, including the addition of a smaller model. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Terry Siebert, regional product supervisor of CLAAS, says the company is expanding its portfolio by adding the Lexion 8500 as the new bottom-end machine.... Read More
Bourgault is expanding compatibility and adding more flexibility to its Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) system, with new updates showcased at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon. Jordan Henderson with Bourgault says the company first rolled out Bourgault Intelligent Control in November 2024, focusing on running the BiC controller alongside a tractor monitor’s task... Read More
Schulte has rolled out a new, wider snowblower aimed at operators who need to move more snow in less time. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Mike Siroski with Schulte says the company has completed a small production run of the 144-inch-wide SDX-144 after a few years of testing... Read More
Convey-All, a Meridian brand, is marking a milestone year with a head-turning, retro-styled 1986 GMC 350 pickup and using it to raise money for a cause many in agriculture know well. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Sask., regional sales manager Garrett Darby says company started in Winkler, Man.,... Read More
Fertilizer markets are set to remain firmly supported for the next several years, with no meaningful price relief on the horizon, says Keith Busch, CEO of ClearCost. Structural supply deficits, trade disruptions, and rising logistics costs continue to lock in a higher global price floor—and Canadian growers are feeling the effects. Busch says both nitrogen... Read More