Manitoba distributor imports U.K. subsoilers

Sid Patterson, owner of Hepson Equipment in Brandon Manitoba, explains how the Sumo subsoiler addresses soil compaction. The Sumo brand of subsoilers, which are built in the U.K., may soon see manufacturing in North America.

Beef Advocacy Canada Program to create beef ambassadors

Beef Advocacy Canada is launching a new online program to help beef producers, industry partners and consumers advocate for the industry. Annemarie Pedersen of Canada Beef and Jolene Noble of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association fill us in on the program.


Cross Slot’s low disturbance seed drills

Grainews talks to a farmer who owns one of Cross Slot’s low disturbance seed drills and finds out from a sales rep what size tool bars are now available in Canada.

Getting cattle ready for the show ring

Looking for tips before your next beef show? Jill Harvie of Harvie Ranching and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association shares her tips for fitting a beef animal.


John Deere 2014

Scott Garvey goes to Columbus, Ohio, to take a look at the new machines John Deere is introducing for the 2014 model year.

Haukaas Manufacturing’s trailer mount conveyor

Grainews field editor Lisa Guenther talks to Beric Haukaas of Haukaas Manufacturing about the company’s trailer mount conveyor. The trailer mount conveyor won a Sterling Standard Award at Canada’s Farm Progress Show.


Case IH Magnum Tractors

Scott Garvey, Grainews machinery editor, talks with Dan Klein, marketing manager for Case IH Magnum tractors, about the newest and highest-horsepower model to join the lineup.




Cross Slot’s low disturbance seed drills

Grainews talks to a farmer who owns one of Cross Slot’s low disturbance seed drills and finds out from a sales rep what size tool bars are now available in Canada.