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Beef Cattle, Crops, Features

Time to buy some cows?

Cattle right now are more profitable than crops, this farm management expert says

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Glacier FarmMedia — When all costs are factored into the equation, raising cattle should be more profitable than growing crops in 2024 — and in some cases, much more so. “Right now, I can tell you that the returns per acre are higher than any of the crops,” said Ben Hamm, a farm management specialist […] Read more
Sean Dorosz, New Holland global product manager for T8 and T9 tractors.
Machinery

New Holland’s T9 tractor picks up speed, and more

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It’s big, blue and likely to get the attention of farmers if they’re eyeing up a new tractor in 2024. At a National Farm Machinery Show pre-show media event in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb. 13, New Holland product reps were on hand to show what the blue brand has in store for growers and show-goers […] Read more
The 2023 regional winners, back row, from left: Stewart Skinner (Ontario), Rémi Taillon (Quebec), Brad Hopcott (B.C.), Harley Siemens (Manitoba), Willem van de Wetering (Atlantic), Jake Leguee (Saskatchewan), Travis Hopcott (B.C.) and Greg Stamp (Alberta). Front row, from left: Jessica Kelly (Ontario), Sophie Brodeur (Quebec), Sarah Leguee (Saskatchewan), Brooklyn Siemens (Manitoba), Marijke Oudshoorn (Atlantic) and Sarah Stamp (Alberta).
Features

B.C. and Alberta young farmers earn honours at national gathering

The fourteen talented regional nominees handed judges a challenge

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The two most western regional nominees won the hearts and scores of judges in late November to be named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) for 2023. Hopcott Farms, a beef and cranberry operation from Pitt Meadows, B.C., and Stamp Seeds, producers of pedigree seed from Enchant, Alta., were named the national competition winners at the […] Read more
Boasting a power rating of 673, the Fendt MT 1167n Vario is the biggest model in Agco’s tractor stable.
Equipment, Machinery

The horsepower race is back on again

Recent tractor models boast increased power ratings at most brands

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When the maximum horsepower ratings of production tractors hit 500 several years ago, I recall seeing a magazine editor ask the question, “Will we ever see 600?” For several seasons there’s been a kind of yellow flag in the race as brands just lap the track holding their positions — but all of that seems […] Read more
Lobbyist Dave Carey at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon, Man., on Jan. 16, 2024. Photo: Jim Timlick
General

Share concerns, build relationships with MPs, lobbyist says

Stay informed and hold representatives to account regardless of affiliation, farmers hear

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“Meet with your member of Parliament annually. That’s how you inform politicians. That’s where you can gain some real momentum and leverage. It only takes one MP to stand up at caucus and say I visited my constituents and this is the big issue,” said Dave Carey.
a green steyr tractor on display
Equipment, Machinery

The future of high horsepower engines: combustion, with a boost

While diesel isn't going anywhere soon, companies hope to make engines more efficient without losing power

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While diesel isn’t going anywhere soon, companies hope to make engines more efficient without losing power

Options for powering agriculture equipment are diversifying quickly, with companies narrowing into the lanes they likely will follow into the near future. Many electric under-100-horsepower options appeared at Agritechnica, the world’s largest agriculture machinery show in Hannover, Germany in November — but there was also the certainty that the combustion engine won’t be going away […] Read more
the equalizer no-till drill
Equipment, Machinery

Lemken brings Equalizer drill to Canada

A South African design begins field trials on this continent

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Over the past two decades, Canadian producers have seen several foreign brands stake a claim in North America’s ag equipment market. As a result, there is now a broader group of implement manufacturers competing in our marketplace. That means more choices, which is good news for farmers. Among the newest unfamiliar names to appear on […] Read more

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