This year marks 45 years since New Holland's original self-propelled twin rotor combine, the TR 70, was launched. J Cole Sanford was at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show to celebrate the milestone, as well as provide some highlights of the latest version of the combine. "It's our DNA. When you think of the yellow... Read More
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For Andrea Stroeve-Sawa, the principles of regenerative agriculture are nothing new. She jokes that at six months old, she learned them through osmosis when her dad took one of the first courses Allan Savory offered in the States in the early 80s. Stroeve-Sawa manages Shipwheel Cattle Feeders in Southern Alberta, an operation that incorporates a... Read More
Landoll showed off its latest vertical tillage machine at the National Farm Machinery Show at Louisville, Kentucky — the 7500 Series VT Plus. The implement comes with adjustable gangs which allows the operator to change the angle of the disc gangs from the comfort of their tractor. "We can do more with this with adjustments... Read More
Manitoba's government has revived its plan for a flat $25/tonne carbon tax, which will coincide with a one per cent drop in the provincial sales tax (PST) to take effect on July 1st. Premier Brian Pallister made the surprise announcement, referring to the carbon tax as a "Green Levy," on Thursday — a few days... Read More
As technology advances, spot sprayers are becoming more and more of a viable option — a helpful evolution given the advent of herbicide resistance and the increased focus on environmental stewardship. Trimble has added to the Weedseeker line up with an updated version of the spot-spraying system, dubbed the Weedseeker 2. The tech is mounted... Read More
No matter what profession you choose in life, learning opportunities surround you — although it’s up to you to choose to take them. Speaking for myself, jumping into the agriculture world has had its learning curves but it’s also given me the opportunity to explore and learn more about the industry I have grown to... Read More
The Gleaner S9 series includes three models: the S96, S97, and S98. The all-crop combine means operators don't have to change concaves for different crops, and is especially useful for plants that tend to wrap — such as hemp and milo. Gleaner specialist with AGCO, Todd Davis, was on hand at the National Farm Machinery... Read More
If you are familiar with JCB's 541-70 telehandler, the latest model has launched — with a complete redesign of the cab. Regional sales manager for JCB, Brandon Hawkins, was at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show for the official launch. "We're bringing in a lot of the features and benefits that we had in our... Read More
Collaboration is key when it comes to getting things done; when you have two organizations working towards one goal, that's even better. Lethbridge College and Farming Smarter have announced they've signed a 15-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on a variety of projects. The agreement will mean the two sides will examine opportunities... Read More
For some, farming is in their DNA — whether they like it or not. Even when they set out on a path very different from agriculture, some find their way back for one reason or another; and, frankly, agriculture is better for it. In this episode of Agronomy Geeks, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by... Read More