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John Deere baler attachment for a combine
Machinery

Combining and baling in one pass

Joining forces with Hillco Technologies, Deere introduces a single 
pass round bale system designed to mate to a green combine

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At the launch of its 2015 product line in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in August, John Deere announced it had partnered with a few other, smaller manufacturers to offer farmers some unique specialty equipment. One of the most notable of those joint efforts was the Single Pass Round Bale System (SPRB), created in conjunction with Hillco Technologies […] Read more
Slow moving vechicle — SMV — on the road. Notice the triangular sign on the back left.
Wheat & Chaff

Move harvest equipment safely

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Every harvest, collisions between farm equipment and passenger vehicles result in expensive repairs, injuries and sadly even deaths. However, by taking time to discuss how to safely transport agricultural equipment, farmers and equipment operators can minimize the risk of a collision. Glen Blahey is a Health and Safety Specialist with CASA. “There are three common […] Read more
photos: scott garvey
Machinery

Bourgault introduces L7550 tow-between seed cart

Bourgault introduces a new cart, and more drill options

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This year Bourgault used Canada’s Farm Progress Show to introduce growers to another new addition to its 7000 Series seed cart line. The L7550 takes the features of the existing tow-behind 7550 and puts them into a tow-between configuration. The “L” in the new cart’s model number stands for “leading” (tow between). The introduction of […] Read more
The challenges of precision ag
Columns, Crops

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
photo: scott garvey
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

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