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The challenges of precision ag
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The challenges of precision ag

The technology for variable rate fertilizer is well established. But the agronomy is still catching up

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Precision agriculture, including variable rate fertilizer, is commonplace in farm literature and has been for many years now. But despite the hype, the actual adoption of the practice has been slow. Ask for a show of hands at any farm meetings and the result surprises many. GPS and autosteer is commonplace and has made a […] Read more
Clean Seed Capital Group introduced a full working prototype of its CX6 “hybrid” seeding system. The drill, which rides on tracks, includes a 400-bushel, six-compartment tank and 60-foot tool bar.
Machinery

CX6 concept takes shape

Last year Clean Seed Capital Group introduced its hybrid seeding concept. 
This year it showed a complete prototype drill

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When Clean Seed Capital Group introduced its hybrid CX6 seeding concept at Canada’s Farm Progress Show last year, it won the People’s Choice Award. This year after displaying a complete CX6 Smart Seeder prototype, the company again snapped up that honour. That isn’t too surprising. The group’s drill was one of the most talked about displays at […] Read more
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Machinery

Seed Hawk debuts new features for the 2016 model year

New grain tanks, an 84-foot tool bar and a completely 
new metering system will 
soon see production

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Evolve your farm,” reads Seed Hawk’s new corporate slogan, which could be seen nearly everywhere around the company’s display during this year’s Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. And as Pat Beaujot, the firm’s founder and director of strategic markets, pointed out during a presentation to dealers, customers and members of the media at the […] Read more
The clear winner in the tractor category: the 30 Series John Deeres.
Machinery

And the winners are…

We asked you to vote for your all-time favourite farm machine. Now, the results are in

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As we at Grainews have spoken to you, farmers, about machinery over the years, one thing always seemed obvious to us. Almost everyone has fond memories of one machine or another that ranks as their lingering favourite. So, we decided to embark on a mission: to find out just which piece of farm equipment stirs […] Read more
An 500-year-old farmyard in central Germany was the venue for Lemken's 2014 International Press Day in May.
Machinery

Lemken showcases new implements

At an International Press Day in Germany, Lemken introduced its 2014 
equipment, including models that will be available here

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Lemken may not yet be a household name in Western Canada, but management at the German company’s head office is working hard on changing that. Since opening its Canadian subsidiary in 2005, Canada has grown to become the company’s fourth largest export market, with sales hitting 15.4 million Euros (more than CDN$22.9 million). “We started in Canada in […] Read more
crop seeding machine
Machinery

SeedMaster introduces Auto Calibration

Drill controller analyzes your actual seeding rates and corrects as 
them as necessary for more seed accurate delivery

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How many times have you found yourself close to the end of seeding operations and wasting time trying to scrounge a few extra bushels of seed or running for more fertilizer, even though you initially purchased enough for your intended acreage? Often the reason for that is your drill is putting down a little more […] Read more
versatile tractor
Machinery

Versatile debuts new SP sprayers

Two all-new models replace the SX275, which the company introduced in 2009

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In 2009 Versatile unveiled its first-ever, self-propelled sprayer, the SX275, at a dealer convention in Las Vegas. At the time, Versatile had recently acquired the U.S. sprayer manufacturer Redball, and the SX275 was a modified version of the design that company had manufactured. The basic rear-wheel drive concept with a mechanical driveline configuration made it […] Read more
Vintage photo of a Ford tractor assembly plant.
Machinery

Tracing the timeline

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While production at New Holland’s Basildon U.K. factory has been uninterrupted for the past 50 years, it has been affected by some major corporate changes. Here’s a look at some of the milestones. 1962 Ford begins construction on the Basildon factory 1964 On May 15 the Basildon factory opens its doors the same year Sperry New Holland […] Read more
Combine harvesting corn
Machinery

In the field evaluating a Capello header

Grainews climbs into a combine cab to check out how a Capello-brand corn header performs in tough field conditions

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I looked at all the headers out there,” said Kellen Huber, owner of Tri Star Farm Services in Emerald Park, Saskatchewan. “I decided this one is best suited for our conditions.” He made those comments on the edge of a field as his dealership was demonstrating the Capello corn header in a test plot near Regina. […] Read more
Man standing in field with a tractor.
Machinery

One brand, one system

With just one brand, this farmer can push the limits

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I don’t want to pretend we’re on the very cutting edge, but we do try and adopt newer technologies,” says Jordan Kambeitz, who farms more than 20,000 acres near Regina. “We’re working right now with variable rate seeding and fertilizer. We’re working on inter-row seeding in canola with RTK. We’re using sectional control on our drill.” […] Read more

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