Horsch has introduced the fourth generation of its Joker high-speed compact disc. It will be available for the 2021 season.

Updated implements from Summers Manufacturing and Horsch

New vertical tillage and high-speed compact discs hit the market

Summers Manufacturing of North Dakata has introduced a new version of its Supercoulter vertical tillage tool, the Supercoulter Samurai, which it says was designed in response to customer feedback. It’s based on the same vertical tillage design but moves more dirt than the original Supercoulter. It’s designed for both spring and fall residue management, light […] Read more

The CCS option features a 50-bushel central fill seed delivery system.

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

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





Students in the U. of M. ag certificate program took part in a pilot project that added a machinery safety-training day to their course.

U of M holds first tractor safety day

Pilot project aims to teach ag students about on-farm machinery safety

Last weekend I found myself sitting in the local Tim Hortons having coffee with a retired farmer. He was missing some fingers on his left hand from an amputation. And it made me think of how many retired — and current — farmers I know just in this area that have similar injuries from a […] Read more