spyder air drill

VIDEO: An up-close look at K-Hart’s Spyder drill

K-Hart’s Spyder air drill is the latest instalment in our video series that looks at the types of seed opener designs and new seeding equipment introductions that were on display at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. Scott Ousdahl, CEO and sales manager of K-Hart industries, explains the features of its award-winning Spyder […] Read more

Claas has introduced its largest combine model yet, the Class 10-Plus 8900 Terra Trac.

Claas debuts new flagship combine model

Capacity of the Lexion 8900 Terra Trac hits Class 10-plus territory

With a unique graphic on its flanks, Claas’ new Lexion 8900 Terra Trac made its North American debut on the grounds of the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask., in July. The brand celebrated a milestone in its combine production at the same time as it released the largest model it has yet […] Read more



john deere 9RX tractor

VIDEO: John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM

John Deere’s new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere’s go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models. RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX […] Read more



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VIDEO: Rock picking meets modern day

Elho Scorpio rock picker makes light work of a heavy job

In my early days, rock picking was one of those jobs often delegated to the young who had fresh muscles and plenty of energy. Getting the rocks onto our home-made stone boat was hard work – particularly on a hot summer day – but it probably allowed the adults to avoid hefty chiropractor bills. Like […] Read more


Stephen Nicholson is predicting high demand for wheat and canola.

Good demand expected for Canada’s two biggest crops

Stephen Nicholson, global sector strategist of grains and oilseeds for Rabobank, said the U.S. hard red winter crop is big and getting larger as the weeks tick by. On the surface that sounds like it would be bad news for Canada's spring wheat growers, but he said big yields often correlate to low protein levels for U.S. HRWW.