Among the numerous pieces of machinery on display at this years' Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, was the new tedder from Massey Ferguson, which they tout as the best on the market. The new 1310x tedder was built for those who need something with a little more oomph and pick-up — literally — than... Read More
Category: Western Canada
The incredible drought of 2021 in Western Canada will have a long-term impact on many farms and ranches, but fallout from trying to keep livestock in the breeding herd is impacting farmers out east, too. Mary Robinson, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), says that while the total amount isn't huge, farmers who... Read More
For those who love soil, there's nothing quite so painful as driving along a country road in winter, and seeing topsoil smeared along the snow banks. "Snirt" or "snoil", depending on who you ask, is valuable top soil that's been picked up by wind and shifted in to ditches, approaches, or even neighbouring fields. In... Read More
Anytime producers can right-size equipment for the job and save money is a good day to be on the farm. John Deere looks to do just that with their new AutoTrac option available on select Gator models starting this year. The new development allows for hands-free operation and GPS guidance which opens up the door... Read More
Canola gives growers a little bit more leeway compared to other crops when it comes to growing in saline soil conditions. However, proper management of these areas is still needed to make sure they don't get worse as the years go on. On this Canola School episode, we are joined by Ken Wall, grow team... Read More
It pays to manage corn stalks. That message was heard loud and clear when agronomists Pat Lynch and Jonathan Zettler asked farmers why they till soil following a corn crop. The pair publish The Cropwalker — a weekly agronomy newsletter, and heard from 372 respondents in a Twitter poll. The top reason for tillage, cited... Read More
Automation in agriculture should solve at least two issues: replace labour hours and improve the job being done. Add saving money into the mix and the technology is sure to take off. But all technology has to start somewhere, and that somewhere can be universities. Kelvin Heppner, field editor for RealAgriculture, traveled to the Big... Read More
Fall weed control isn't just something to consider in the depths of the fall, it's something to consider now, in the final days of summer. The key takeaway is not one solution but a whole myriad of things, through integrated pest management (IPM). Joining host Lyndsey Smith to discuss the topic is Jason Voogt of... Read More
Claas has introduced a new Class 7 combine model for those looking at a new combine with modern features, but a lower price tag. RealAgriculture field editor Bern Tobin toured the Claas booth at the Farm Progress Show at Des Moines, Iowa, to get the scoop on where the Trion 740 might fit for farmers.... Read More
Iowa State University has been collecting data and building a scouting app that can identify about 2,000 insect pests at varying stages. "This app can not only identify the adult stage insect, but it can also identify other various stages, like a nymph or caterpillar," says Dr. Arti Singh, assistant professor in the department of... Read More