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VIDEO: Drone sprayer offers large carrying capacity

With a tank capacity of 50 litres and a 12-minute charge time, the XAG drone demonstrated at Ag in Motion earlier this month is specifically designed for agriculture. As Canada inches closer to legislating how these new aerial technologies can be used for spraying – not, as of yet, for farm practices – companies such […] Read more

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VIDEO: John Deere 9RX tractor goes big at AIM

John Deere’s new very-high horsepower 9RX tractors made their first Canadian public appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show in July. John Deere’s go-to-market manager for large tractors, Michael Porter, explains the design features built into these new models. RELATED: Check out the full specifications and see more photos of the John Deere 9RX […] Read more


AgGronomyTV: Nutrient deficiencies in canola

In this video from Crop Diagnostic School, Marla Riekman, soil management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, talks about how you can spot nutrient deficiencies in canola and what measures you can take to get your crop back up to speed to maintain optimal yields.


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VIDEO: Learn how to maintain your John Deere drill

John Deere drill specialist and technician Logan Wemyss of the engineering firm Aricks Australia is in Canada this summer working with Thunderstruck Ag Equipment of Winkler, Man. His mission? Helping owners of late model John Deere drills better understand how to maintain the openers on them. His company also offers a range of specialty parts to upgrade […] Read more


AgCanadaTV Special Feature: Turning straw into cash

AgCanadaTV Special Feature: Turning straw into cash

It’s well-known among growers that once flax has been harvested, dealing with the tough residue the crop leaves behind can be a chore. But what if you could turn your flax straw into a source of income? At Ag in Motion last week, we spoke with Brita Lind with Prairie Clean Energy who is more […] Read more



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VIDEO: Rock picking meets modern day

Elho Scorpio rock picker makes light work of a heavy job

In my early days, rock picking was one of those jobs often delegated to the young who had fresh muscles and plenty of energy. Getting the rocks onto our home-made stone boat was hard work – particularly on a hot summer day – but it probably allowed the adults to avoid hefty chiropractor bills. Like […] Read more



WATCH: Pre-cleaner available to top AGI mixed-flow dryers

Grain handling and storage equipment maker AGI’s new offerings at Ag in Motion include a new optional pre-cleaner system to work with AGI, Neco and Vertec mixed-flow grain dryers. Dave Bedard of Grainews speaks with AGI’s Ron Kleuskens about the new system for extracting beeswings, fines and chaff before grain goes into the dryer, improving […] Read more

WATCH: Solar-powered autonomous sprayer in testing in Canada

Solix is a solar-powered autonomous sprayer built by Solinftec, a company that started in Brazil, but also now manufactures in the United States. There are two Solix machines working Canada, spraying wheat. The machine runs at about one mile per hour and selectively sprays weeds when it see them.