Inside the SeedMaster R&D shop

Inside the SeedMaster R&D shop

Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey takes a look at the testing and development work behind the new technologies SeedMaster has introduced for its 2017 model year drills.



A look at the CombCut from Sweden

A look at the CombCut from Sweden

During Canada’s Farm Progress Show in June, Grainews editors spoke with Bengt Merkel about the development and abilities of the CombCut, which can selectively cut weeds out of a standing crop. This unique concept could appeal to both organic and conventional growers.

Grainews UTV Challenge

Grainews UTV Challenge

Our team of judges evaluated nine machines during the Grainews UTV Challenge and found a lot of differences among them.


Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist 

Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist 

For 2016, Ford introduced a new feature on its F150 trucks to help back up trailers. Grainews road tested a new F150 and took a look at how to set up and operate that new trailer backup system.

Big Roy, the finale

Big Roy, the finale

After months of restoration work, Versatile finally let Big Roy out from behind closed doors at a special event in early July. The company held a reception for buyers of the Legendary Limited Edition tractors at its Manitoba R&D facility, and gave those customers, some special guests and the media a first official look at the restored Big Roy. Drone […] Read more


In the field with the Krone Premos 5000

In the field with the Krone Premos 5000

Grainews travels to Hungary and goes into the field with Krone’s revolutionary pelleting machine, and machinery editor Scott Garvey gives viewers a detailed demonstration of how the Premos 5000 turns hay and straw directly into pellets. Video editing by Greg Berg

‘Strategic tillage’ and Lemken’s Karat 12

‘Strategic tillage’ and Lemken’s Karat 12

Laurent Letzter, sales and marketing director for Lemken in Canada, talks about the Karat 12 with Grainews‘ Scott Garvey and how farmers can use the tool for strategic tillage. Video editing by Greg Berg


In the field with Lemken’s new tillage equipment

In the field with Lemken’s new tillage equipment

Lemken organized a field day in Hungary in June to show off the new models it introduced last November at Agritechnica in Germany. Grainews was there, and we also spoke to the company’s export manger about which machines will make their way to Canadian dealers. Video editing by Greg Berg

John Deere debuts new 1870 air drill

John Deere debuts new 1870 air drill

Grainews looked at John Deere’s new 76-foot drill at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina and spoke to product specialist Cody Wilkinson about its upgraded features. To watch the eQuipTV video of John Deere’s new C850 air cart, click here.