New Holland's redesigned Speedrower PLUS Series windrower models were launched recently, boasting more productivity, geared for the commercial hay operation or livestock producers putting up a lot of hay. Jordan Milewski says that first off, the new models were designed for more acres per hour. "This machine can offer producers an in-field speed of up... Read More
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Buhler Industries' recently unveiled new tractor is not short of features. Del Fast, product manager with Versatile say the new DeltaTrack tractors have a number of changes — increased horsepower, transmission improvements for more consistent shifting, hydraulics, and more. "We've also added some other features, as far as the inside of the cab is concerned.... Read More
When engineers and designers sat down to redesign the Massey Ferguson 8S tractor, they started off by asking farmers what they wanted. "The 8S is the most ambitious redesign of a high horsepower tractor that Massey Ferguson has done in recent history," says Adam Sills, marketing product specialist with AGCO. The power train was proven,... Read More
Many farm shows took an 18-month pause during the pandemic as organizers dealt with provincial and state-level restrictions. As vaccines have rolled out and a new crop year has begun, many people continue to wonder how quickly and to what extent, farm shows will return. When our team talks to farmers, exhibitors, and show organizers,... Read More
Standing in front of a Case IH Magnum tractor, you might be wondering why a Raven Industries rep is also standing there. Well, Raven demonstrated its OMNi suite of technology on the tractor at Farm Progress Show at Decatur, IL, this past week. Nick Langerock, of Raven Industries, says that it's an exciting time for... Read More
AGCO Corp, showcased its newly introduced Fendt Rogator 900 Series sprayer to the North American market at Farm Progress Show, at Decatur, IL, this week. A big thing for AGCO this year is bringing the Rogator and Fendt "families" together says David Fickel, senior market manager with AGCO. Part of that story is the new... Read More
It's time for agronomy hot topics on Day 4 of Ontario Diagnostic Days! The annual Ontario field crop diagnostic days held at Ridgetown, Elora, and Winchester are again virtual in 2021. Crop nutrition, weed control and planting depth and timing are the focus of this episode. We kick it off with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,... Read More
Imagine being able to keep track of data on every member of your herd. OneCup AI's Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance, or BETSY for short, uses facial recognition to first identify livestock, then monitor them. "After she identifies those animals, she begins to track a number of different things about those animals for health monitoring,... Read More
Intergenerational wealth transfer or succession planning can be a daunting task, but if started early and included as a regular part of financial check-ups, it doesn't have to be. Trent Hamans, vice president of private banking and wealth planning with ATB Wealth, likens wealth transfer planning to creating a good meal. "Having successful intergenerational wealth... Read More
Corn and soybean insects and disease are the focus of Day 3 of Ontario Diagnostic Days. The annual Ontario field crop diagnostic days held at Ridgetown, Elora, and Winchester are again virtual in 2021. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by OMAFRA field crops entomologist Tracey Baute to discuss growing concern about corn... Read More