Category: Western Canada
In April, Olds College unveiled a new precision agriculture diploma, a program the dean of program development in agriculture technology says aligns with industry needs, and offers the opportunity for students to think in different ways. Olds College's James Benkie was on hand at AgSmart in August, where he shared some of the details of... Read More
Access to rural broadband Internet is a crucial part of running a successful farm and farm business. Whether it's access to information, ability to use technology, or running a business from a rural area, Internet speed, access, and cost is becoming increasingly important for Canada's rural areas. As the importance of rural Internet service rises,... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker Limited (P&H) has announced it has acquired 10 Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) locations across the Prairies and into British Columbia. According to a news release, the purchase expands the company's grain and crop input offerings across new geographies as the company strengthens its leadership position in the grain supply and crop input... Read More
A high throughput grain elevator will be up and running at High Level, Alta. by roughly this time next year, says Richardson Pioneer. The company plans to replace the old 6,500 metric tonne wooden crib elevator with a modern one that can handle 32,000 metric tonnes of storage space and will be capable of loading... Read More
As of August 29, 2019, seven animals in the Saskatchewan RM of Chester have been found dead, and confirmed to have the bacteria that causes anthrax. Bacillus anthracis can survive in its spore form for decades. According to the Beef Cattle Research Council, the 'perfect storm' for the disease is caused by flooding or heavy... Read More
Weather continues to be the main cause of concern for farmers across Canada. Statistics Canada's Production of Principal Field Crops report is out for the month of July, and due to either wet and cold weather in the east, or hot and dry weather in the west, three of Canada's major crops are down compared... Read More
CLAAS has announced the full commercial launch of the AXION 900-800 series at Farm Progress Show at Decatur, Illinois. RealAgriculture's Bernard Tobin had a chance to catch up with Drew Fletcher, product manager with CLAAS of America, to talk about the 200 to 440 horsepower tractors' release into American and Canadian markets. Fletcher says the... Read More