John Deere's new ProCut technology won the company a gold medal in innovation at Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany this year. The technology revolves around sensors incorporated in the shearbar on self-propelled forage harvesters. Don’t Miss Our Next TechTour LIVE – Register Today! "The ProCut really is on-the-go measurement of the condition of the knife, and... Read More
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We've focused a lot of attention on the site over this year's unusual growing conditions, and we've heard a lot of producers comment on surprising yields at harvest. "We went through May and June with record drought in many parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan," says Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Murray Hartman in the following video,…Read More
There’s a sense of nostalgia in the cattle barns at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina this year. 2015 marks the last year for the old barns on the Agribition grounds — buildings that are filled with memories made over the 45-year history of Canada’s largest livestock show. A total of 13 structures, including the auditorium... Read More
Last week, the Alberta government announced the introduction of Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranchers Workers Act. Farmers have engaged in a hefty amount of debate on the new legislation. As the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour states in the interview below, “this is a complex bill.” Read: Farm Safety... Read More
Agribition, Alberta’s proposed farm labour rules, a new atmosphere in Ottawa, a driverless tractor and another farm tragedy — here’s this week’s Canadian ag news wrap-up from Regina: Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS
Highline’s new CFR960 Bale Pro was on display at Agritrade this year, garnering attention for its ability to process both round and square bales with the simple turn of a selector valve near the back of the machine. According to Highline, the 960 can process a 4? x 4? x 8’6?‘ bale in around one... Read More
What has two wheels and a 2 meter fan on an 8 meter lift? Our third riddle, all the way from Hanover, Germany: Don't Miss TechTour LIVE - Register Today! Related: Agritechnica 2015: What Does This Machine Do? – Ep 2 TechTour: The Future is Now With the Greenbot Driverless Tractor
Dow AgroSciences' new Enlist Duo herbicide remains available in Canada after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's move to withdraw its registration this week, according to Dow AgroSciences Canada. "Enlist Duo continues to be available in Canada for its registered uses," said a statement from the company on Wednesday. Dow also expects the EPA will issue... Read More
It’s no surprise that this week’s Word with Peter Johnson, resident agronomist for RealAgriculture and host of this weekly podcast, starts with wheat. Johnson also takes us through question submissions surrounding soybean research data, red clover pricing, volunteer soybeans, wireworm control and erosion. Have a question or feedback for Wheat Pete? Call 1-888-746-3311, send him... Read More
4-H Canada announced new leadership and safety programs at Agribition in Regina on Wednesday following a $600,000 financial commitment from CN Rail. 4-H Canada CEO Shannon Benner explained the new annual Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction (L.E.A.D.) will recognize senior members with four-year $5,000 per year scholarships for post-secondary studies. They'll also be matched with... Read More