There is no denying that access to a rough terrain vehicle (RTV) is a huge advantage when getting things done on the farm. Whether a producer is repairing fences, transporting mineral, or moving equipment between outbuildings, these workhorses have the potential to make life just that much easier. Farm work is exactly where the design... Read More
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Join RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Wednesday, November 27th, at 11 a.m. Eastern for a webinar to discuss the impacts of the recent U.S. Presidential Election. This webinar will investigate what the election results could mean for Canada’s relationship with the U.S., and will dive deeper into the possible implications for Canada’s... Read More
Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headlands. In this report from Agri-Trade at Red Deer, Alta., Derek Molnar of Degelman Industries discusses the company's new Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper (HDSR) that he says is built heavy but simplified, is easy-to-use and offers... Read More
It's the right show in the right location at the right time of year, says Krissy Fiddler, show manager for Agri-Trade. This year marks 40 years of the Red Deer-based fall farm show, and Fiddler says the success of the show is because of the committed exhibitors and faithful attendees that come back year after... Read More
Wheat Pete wishes he didn't have to talk about safety but he has to. More farmers are telling him that they've had draw pins stolen. Make sure you do a circle check and check the pins before moving wagons — you could save a life. Farmers also have to stay safe around grain bins. Pete... Read More
Dairy veterinarians can't be everywhere, but with help from technology and innovative vet services, it's getting easier for dairy producers to access the herd health and management services they require on a daily basis. When it comes to cow pregnancy checks, for example, many producers still require a visit from the vet to scan cows... Read More
2024 marked the launch of Pioneer seed brand's new Z-Series soybeans across North America, the fifth series the company has introduced in its 50 years of soybean breeding. Canadian growers had limited access to the new genetics, which the company promised would deliver agronomic advantages, better disease defence, and higher yields. In this report from... Read More
Over its 244-year history, Lemken has built a strong reputation for manufacturing tillage tools and in recent years the company has expanded its production to include seeders and planters. In this report from Canada's Outdoor Farm Show at Woodstock, Ont., Lemken marketing specialist Ivor Bernatsky discusses how the evolution of the company is reflected in... Read More
Two players in the precision ag space have teamed up to create what the collaborators are billing as a new leader in soil health digitization for advanced crop management and climate sustainability. EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forced to deliver farmers services that combine data on pest and disease detection, fertilization, and tillage prescriptions... Read More
The N-P-K conversation – nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium – is the focus of most crop nutrient management discussions. But there's another macronutrient that's hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. Sulphur is an essential nutrient required by all crops for optimum production, says Karl Wyant, director of agronomy for... Read More