Bigger isn’t necessarily best when it comes to choosing the right planter. For corn and soybean growers looking for a split-row configuration, planter-applied fertilizer capability and narrow transport, John Deere’s 1745 MaxEmerge 5 Planter, may fit the bill. “The 1745 is an economical planter in a split-row configuration that’s capable of planting soybeans on 15-inch (38 […] Read more
John Deere 1745 planter offers versatility for corn and soybean producers
It’s compatible with older tractors and ideal for no-till farming, smaller or odd-shaped fields and narrow transport
iMetos releases its newest version of MobiLab
A fast, easy-to-use, portable soil lab that measures nutrients from soil and plant sap
To maximize crop yields depends on optimizing nutrient management: applying the right product at the right rate, at the right time and in the right place. Since no field is perfectly consistent, the challenge lies in figuring out what precise nutrients are needed where. Enter MobiLab, an easy-to-operate, portable lab that produces on-farm, lab-quality, soil […] Read more
Want to try Canary seed in your crop rotation? Caution is advised
Prices are up right now, but there’s no guarantee they’ll stay there
Canadian farmers, nearly all of them in Saskatchewan, grow approximately 300,000 acres of Canary seed each year for export as bird seed. Canadian Canary seed production translates to about $100 million in export values each year and totals more than 80 per cent of the world’s overall Canary seed crop. The cereal can pay producers […] Read more
John Deere offers Goodyear Super Single LSW tires on 8R series tractors
The setup helps reduce soil compaction and increase yield
Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels, Goodyear Farm Tires and John Deere have teamed up to offer Goodyear Super Single Low Sidewall (LSW) technology tires on another series of MFWD tractors. The tires can be ordered with John Deere’s 6000, 7000 and 9000 series MFWD tractors and its self-propelled sprayers and combines. Starting […] Read more
Want more success? Plan for it
Three experts outline why a business plan is important for you and your farm
The Canadian agriculture industry’s best farmers earn as much as 525 per cent more income than other farmers. How did they get there? Last year, at Ag in Motion Discovery Plus, three farm business experts discussed just that. The consensus? Success depends upon business planning. Farmers who invest in a business plan are better prepared […] Read more
A step-by-step guide to get control of your farm finances
Understand the 4E money strategy and the nine key drivers that affect financial wellness
According to surveys completed by FP Canada in 2014, 2018 and 2020, one factor consistently causes the most stress for the most Canadians. As you can probably guess, that factor is money, outranking other top stress factors like personal health, work and relationships by wide margins. Why it matters: The most important financial decisions are […] Read more
ProAg offers new liquid copper fertilizer
Copper Liquid 5.2% is easy on the wallet
Farmers tackling copper-deficient fields will have a new, far cheaper, liquid fertilizer option in 2021. Priced at about a third of the cost of current copper options, Copper Liquid 5.2% also offers a host of additional benefits, says its manufacturer. “Some people will look at this product and say, ‘What’s so special?’ It’s very special, […] Read more
New plant protein projects open up opportunities
Investments should benefit farmers down the road
On November 10, 2020, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced its 12th major new plant protein partnership project. The six-partner, $25.7 million tech-innovation effort is PIC’s sixth major project announcement in the last five months alone. Together, the 12 projects add up to an impressive $272 million investment in Canadian agriculture since PIC formed in November […] Read more
Ten land roller use benefits for soybean and other crops
Farmers claim many advantages, use rollers on wheat and corn
Twenty years ago, rocks, clods and root balls were a frustrating and unavoidable part of soybean production. Today, somewhere in the range of 90 per cent of Canadian Prairie soybean growers depend on land rollers — a low-tech but highly effective technology — to smooth their land, improve crop emergence speed and uniformity, preserve their […] Read more
Brandt rolls out XT series grain carts
An updated tank design and new auger configuration offer performance benefits
Last fall, the Brandt Group of Companies announced the addition of its new XT series grain carts to its established grain handling lineup. The new carts offer an updated tank design and new auger configuration to deliver significant performance benefits over other products currently on the market, according to the company. “The XT series offers […] Read more
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