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Five new, larger, seventh-generation 700 series Fendt tractors offer 203 to 303 peak engine horsepower.

New Fendt 700 series models

Seventh-generation models push the range to 303 horsepower

By Scott Garvey November 18, 2022

In late August, AGCO held an international press conference livestreamed from Germany, which focused on its Fendt brand. Attending that event (virtually) meant setting the alarm clock to be ready for its 3:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time start in Manitoba. Typical of press conferences held in Germany, it was loaded with a lot of detailed […] Read more

Some producers say it just doesn't make sense to keep any open cows in the herd.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Cull beef cows are pure economics

One producer finds there is no good reason to keep an open cow

By Peter Vitti November 17, 2022

In the fall, when the spring calves are weaned and removed from the cow herd, most producers walk through their herd on pasture or at home and think about which cows they should cull. Once candidates are picked, another decision is made as to whether to sell them immediately or feed them for the next […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

At least 12 killed in Nigeria attack over farmland

Gunmen appear in village in north

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 16, 2022

Abuja | Reuters — Gunmen have killed at least 12 people in an attack on a village in the northern Nigerian state of Plateau, residents and the state governor said on Wednesday, the latest deadly incident fuelled by growing pressure on land resources in the country. Violence between farmers and pastoralists has become increasingly common […] Read more

This photo shows my grandmother, then Joan
Hay, (standing up, second from right) at one of
the first VE (Victory in Europe) Day celebrations
in 1945. The street party was in front of my
grandmother’s house in Greenford, London,
England. Joan was one of the millions of children
evacuated in Operation Pied Piper.

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: November: a month for remembrances

By Kari Belanger November 15, 2022

As I sit down to write this column in late October, my thoughts turn to the month ahead. I usually enjoy November, as it is the time I plan the winter issues of Grainews. As you are winding down your busy production period, we’re beginning ours. It’s good to take a step back and reflect […] Read more

The Fossen family of Rock Creek, B.C. — Doug and Erika and daughters
Adele, Jade and Reine operate Bar 7 Ranch. Their commitment to
sustainable ranching practices earned them recognition with The
Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) presented by the Canadian
Cattle Association.

Cattleman’s Corner, Pasture

Rotational grazing key to ranch success

The plan is to use each pasture only once during the grazing season

By Canadian Cattle Association November 15, 2022

For the Fossen family of south-central British Columbia, applying proper stewardship to forage and water management on their private land as well Crown range pastures not only benefits the environment but ultimately makes good business sense for their ranching operation. As the second and third generation on the Bar 7 Ranch near Rock Creek in […] Read more

A patch of annual red poppies creates a brilliant, striking effect in the garden.

Farm Life

Commemorative red poppies honour lives lost and look great in the garden

Plus, who was Skookum Jim?

By Ted Meseyton November 9, 2022

Thanks again to faithful readers for joining me on the Singing Gardener page and a golden hello and handshake to first-timers. Welcome to Ted’s world of words. At times my subject material can go beyond strictly gardening and may also include matters pertaining to health and wellness, recipes, music, folklore and even something historical. For […] Read more

Nathan Yelland of Redhead Equipment, a Mack truck dealer, says most of his ag customers are now opting for newer trucks with auto-shift transmissions.

Equipment, Machinery

New or used?

Should that next new-to-you heavy grain truck be brand new?

By Scott Garvey November 2, 2022

In the past, when it came to planning equipment purchases, grain growers generally budgeted for an older heavy truck in the farm fleet. And that made sense. Farm trucks have a history of not logging anywhere near the miles in a year long-haul, over-the-road trucks do. Therefore, farmers could usually tolerate the more frequent repairs […] Read more

Crops, Equipment, Wheat & Chaff

When wheels cause soil damage

Q & A with an expert

By Lyle Cowell November 1, 2022

Q: Can we fix compaction? A: As equipment becomes bigger and total loaded weight becomes heavier, our soils are often subjected to compaction. When equipment was lighter, this compaction tended not to extend very deep into the soil, and the effect was often resolved by frost cycles that fractured and turned the surface soil. Now, […] Read more

Farm Life, Fruit/Vegetables

Garden star

Eggplant can be delectable but it takes a bit of know-how to cook it properly

By dee Hobsbawn-Smith November 1, 2022

Like many Prairie children of central European extraction, my early experience of eggplant was erratic, error-prone and anything but remarkable. My mom never mastered eggplant, which she’d encountered on her European travels — on her return to Canada, she dutifully did her best, slicing, dredging, frying. But the true nature of eggplant never emerged in […] Read more

Tattle Systems allows producers to monitor pressurized
and liquid fuel tank levels remotely.

Equipment, Machinery

Tattle Systems monitors fuel levels

Remote software tracks fuel usage

By Scott Garvey October 28, 2022

Keeping track of on-farm fuel storage tank levels, especially during busy seasons, can be easy to forget. And nothing shuts down field operations or grain bin dryers faster than running out of fuel. An automated monitoring system can be a big help, ensuring tanks stay full. At the Ag in Motion farm show in Langham, […] Read more

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

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