The window for farmers in Manitoba seeding winter wheat or fall rye with crop insurance coverage has been extended by 15 days. Until this year, winter cereals had to be seeded between August 20 and September 15 to be eligible for full coverage from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), with 80 per cent coverage... Read More
Category: Western Canada
In a leadership race finale that stretched well into the early hours of August 24th, Erin O'Toole emerged victorious. O'Toole, Member of Parliament for Ontario's Durham riding, succeeds Andrew Scheer as Conservative Party leader. He defeated party co-founder Peter MacKay on the third ballot. Leslyn Lewis, who received the most votes in the majority of... Read More
Glencore is uniting all of its agriculture operations around the world under the name of its Canadian-based grain business. Glencore Agriculture will be known as Viterra as of later this year, says CEO David Mattiske. “Viterra is a globally recognized brand within the business. It also has a deep connection to agriculture, with Viterra meaning... Read More
You've most likely heard of the Keep It Clean program across Canada, but around August, communication in the marketplace ramps up about the crop quality initiative. The program — run together by Pulse Canada, the Canola Council of Canada, and Cereals Canada — provides information to growers and industry on potential market access risks, and... Read More
Have you ever wondered just exactly how your corn develops in the cob? Understanding how corn makes a cob, successful kernels, and packs in starch can be a key component of an agronomic plan. "This top part is the tassel, and that is the male part of the plant," says Sara Meidlinger, market development agronomist…Read More
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced the development of new spraying technology — that uses artificial intelligence to detect weeds and other crop pests while passing over a field — that is estimated to reduce pesticide use by up to 95 per cent. The $26.2 million artificial intelligence project is being led by Precision.ai Inc.,... Read More
If, during harvest, the mind wanders to the possibility of a new grain cart, perhaps Brandt has what you need. The new XT-Series grain carts from Brandt offer an updated tank design and a new auger configuration. "We've designed these carts from the ground up for ease of operation," says Brandt vice president of sales... Read More
SeedMaster Manufacturing has announced Don Henry as their new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Henry brings with him 27 years of experience in the industry, having worked with with well-known agricultural companies including South Country Equipment, Morris Industries, Brandt Agricultural Products, and Flexi-Coil. Henry says he is thrilled to be a part of the next... Read More
AGCO is bringing forth the fourth generation of Fendt 300 Vario tractors to North America. The 300 Vario tractors are light while still bringing power, which make them a great fit for hay and livestock production, field work, and general farm use. The tractor will be offered in four models — ranging from 100 engine... Read More
The board of directors for Manitoba Ag Days has made the decision to cancel the largest indoor ag show in Canada, originally slated for January 19-21, 2021. Manitoba Ag Days is the latest to join the list of canceled events, and the schedule for farm shows in the near future is looking pretty bleak. The... Read More