Bourgault is expanding its ParaLink opener lineup with the introduction of the PLDX — the ParaLink Dual Xtreme — a new dual shank offering designed to improve contourability, seed placement, and durability. The PLDX builds off the company’s PLDS platform, bringing a one-to-one contour ratio into a dual knife configuration. “This is the only one... Read More
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Strip-till continues to gain traction as growers look for ways to balance soil conservation with strong yield performance. At Commodity Classic in San Antonio, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with CJ Parker, soil management marketing manager at Case IH, to discuss the launch of the new Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool. Built on the company’s... Read More
Chris Scheetz, a longtime broadcaster and speaker from Thorsby, Alta., who has been named CCMA’s Personality of the Year five times over the course of his career, closed out the Crossroads Crop Conference in Edmonton, Alta., with a message rooted in small-town values and the enduring strength of the family farm. Speaking with RealAgriculture following... Read More
John Deere introduced six new 8R and 8RX tractor models featuring additional higher horsepower options, ground-up redesigns, and improved performance, maneuverability, and versatility at Commodity Classic in San Antonio this week. RealAgriculture's Bern Tobin is there and got a first-look at the units. Featuring the JD14 engine, the 8R and 8RX models are designed for... Read More
With seven new product launches planned for 2026, FMC is also set to introduce what it calls its flagship product, Avireo herbicide. Dan Packer of FMC spoke with RealAgriculture’s Amber Bell at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon about the new offering. Avireo is registered for use ahead of wheat and barley as... Read More
Confirmation of glufosinate resistance in waterhemp in the U.S. is a troubling sign for a key tool for managing weeds in canola and soybeans. "We have reports from at least three to possibly six states that have identified Liberty-resistant waterhemp," explains Brian Jenks, weed scientist with North Dakota State University (NDSU), referring to the widely-known... Read More
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
Verticillium stripe continues to challenge canola growers across the Prairies, and new research at the University of Manitoba is working to better understand how the disease behaves and how it can be managed. Harmeet Chawla, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, joins RealAgriculture's Amber Bell for this episode of Canola School, outlining several applied…Read More
Farmers aged 45 to 50 experienced the highest number of grain farm injuries last year, according to the latest data from the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), with those 50 and over close behind. Speaking at the CrossRoads Crop Conference at Edmonton, Alta., Jody Wacowich with AgSafe Alberta says she reviews the annual WCB report each... Read More
Farmers across Canada are facing a dizzying array of incentive programs aimed at promoting sustainable and regenerative agriculture. While tight crop margins are leading farms to consider new ways of adding value, the sheer volume of sustainability-type programs and incentives is creating a mix of confusion and administrative burden, says Shawn Catherwood of Spur Line... Read More