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With capacities up to 150 tonnes, field bins provide temporary in-field storage to help keep combines and trucks moving.

Field bins keep the combines rolling

Grainews in Australia:  Portable grain bins can be spotted in fields to help improve harvest productivity

By Scott Garvey October 8, 2015

Seeing one definitely stops you in your tracks if you’re not familiar with the Australian field- or mother-bin concept. These grain carts on steroids are massive, with capacities up to 150 tonnes. But they’re not built to chase combines with. Instead, they’re placed in a field and grain carts — or “chaser bins” as they’re […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Wet, cool weather slows harvest, southeast producers furthest ahead

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending October 5

By Saskatchewan Agriculture October 8, 2015

Wet and cool weather over the weekend has slowed harvest progress for many producers, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Eighty-four per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 74 per cent last week. Twelve per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. The five-year (2010-2014) average for this time […] Read more

Rainfall as a percentage of ‘normal’ levels for the week of Oct. 1-7. (WeatherFarm.com)

Crops, Weather

W. Prairies to see drier weather, but drydown will be tough

By GFM Network News October 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Parts of the western Prairies that have been bogged down by wet, cool weather should see drier conditions as the month rolls along, according to a weather expert. However, that still doesn’t mean wet crops are going to dry out anytime soon, according to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy futures fall as harvest pace picks up

By GFM Network News September 22, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Tuesday, under pressure from the expanding harvest around the U.S. Midwest as well as some profit-taking after rallying on Monday, traders said. Wheat futures also fell, but losses were kept in check as bargain buyers stepped into the market when prices hit their session […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Sask. harvest advancing, but wet fields causing delays

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending September 14

By Saskatchewan Agriculture September 17, 2015

Harvest is advancing despite delays due to wet field conditions. Warm and dry weather is needed before many producers can return to the field. Fifty-two per cent of the 2015 crop is combined and 30 per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2010-2014) average for […] Read more

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Extinguish the risk of combine fires

By Canadian Agricultural Safety Association September 2, 2015

Harvest is a rewarding time of year for farmers. There is nothing more satisfying than having all that hard work result in a successful and bountiful harvest. However, a combine fire can put all of that work and your safety in danger. A combine fire can mean lost time, property damage or worse — severe […] Read more

A throw pan, or “Frisbee special,” is a quick way to catch a sample of grain from the back of the combine.

Crops

Four steps to minimizing your harvest losses

Combines don't leave the dealers' lots set specifically for your field. Don't throw out profits this late in the game

By Lisa Guenther September 1, 2015

If you’re reluctant to measure the seed your combine is leaking and adjust the machine accordingly, you may be leaving a lot of yield in the field. That was Jim Bessel’s message to farmers during EvolveAg’s field day in north-western Saskatchewan in July. Bessel, who worked with the Canola Council of Canada for over 20 […] Read more

Canola west of Pathlow in northeastern Saskatchewan on July 27, 2015. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Weather

Cooler temperatures, precipitation in store for Prairies

By GFM Network News August 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Alberta crops could be put at risk during the last week of September due to cooler weather, but for the most part, a U.S. meteorologist expects average to slightly above-average temperatures for the Prairies during harvest. Farmers will need to monitor temperatures during the last 10 days of September, as there will […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Western Prairies see low yields as harvest ramps up

By GFM Network News August 13, 2015

CNS Canada –– This summer’s erratic weather has taken its toll on plant development in Alberta and parts of western Saskatchewan, according to crop-watchers in those areas. “We have heard that dry conditions have caused plants (peas) to slough off or have the tillers dry off and have lost those heads,” said Barry Yaremcio at […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Sask. harvest begins amidst lodged crops, flooded fields

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending August 3

By Saskatchewan Agriculture August 7, 2015

Harvest has begun in some parts of the province, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while one per cent is ready to straight-cut. Twenty-three per cent of the fall rye, 10 per cent of the winter wheat, five per cent of the […] Read more

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

GFM Network News

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

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Field bins keep the combines rolling

Wet, cool weather slows harvest, southeast producers furthest ahead

W. Prairies to see drier weather, but drydown will be tough

U.S. grains: Soy futures fall as harvest pace picks up

Sask. harvest advancing, but wet fields causing delays

Extinguish the risk of combine fires

Four steps to minimizing your harvest losses

Cooler temperatures, precipitation in store for Prairies

Western Prairies see low yields as harvest ramps up

Sask. harvest begins amidst lodged crops, flooded fields

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