CLAAS of America has launched the all-new LEXION 6000 series straw walker combines with two new models, targeted for small grain crops, such as wheat and canola. The straw walker combines will make it easier for farmers who want efficient separation without over threshing grain or damaging straw. Blake McOllough, product manager for combines with... Read More
Category: Western Canada
If there are any outliers in the rather bearish grain complex right now, Brennan Turner, founder of FarmLead and the Combyne marketplace, says wheat and maybe even soybeans deserve the title. Even though the latest WASDE says we're set for record global ending stocks for the yea, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant a boost in... Read More
Cargill has broken ground for construction of a $30 million fertilizer retail and distribution centre at Camrose, Alta., adjacent to the company's canola crush plant. The facility will have 35,000 tonnes of storage capacity, and is slated to open for customer pick-ups in August 2021. "Being located right next to the crush plant, the distribution... Read More
AgSmart — the conference that takes place annually in August, at Olds, Alta — has launched a virtual ag directory to assist with the connection between ag-tech organizations and producers. The directory, powered by AgExpert, will be free to access until the fall and will provide interactive listings and educational features of special ag-tech offers... Read More
Corn is king in the commodity markets, and right now there's probably more than a few farmers who wish the king would abdicate the throne. If fund buying is an indicator of upside potential, there's most certainly not much reason to be bullish with corn, says Wendy White, manager of grain marketing for Viterra's central... Read More
When deciding on a forage species or mix for hay or pasture, the options can be overwhelming. A new resource can help make the decision easier and can assist in determining seeding rates, weed management, and more. The Forage U-Pick tool, created by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), matches forage species to growing conditions,... Read More
Canadian farmers are continuing to show their commitment to sustainability on the farm by returning agricultural plastic waste, such as empty pesticide and fertilizer containers and grain bags for recycling, to Cleanfarms' Ag-Waste Environmental programs. Cleanfarms released its 2019 Annual Report for its five permanent collection programs. The programs available are: single-use plastic pesticide and... Read More