Videos Archive - Page 6 of 12

VIDEO: Setting up combines to limit harvest loss

Peer-to-peer online network helps keep harvest loss in check

By Greg Berg February 1, 2024

‘We found a problem, now how do we fix it?’ This was a common question drop-pan inventor Trevor Scherman heard when producers discovered they were seeing too much harvest loss. He heard it enough that it gave him an idea for a new venture. With all of the online information floating around the internet – […] Read more

Machinery

VIDEO: John Deere tractors take autonomy to the field

Future of autonomy is now, says Deere

By John Greig December 13, 2023

John Deere showcased an 8RX tractor with its autonomy kit at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany in November. Glacier FarmMedia Senior Technology Editor John Greig talked to Christopher Bone, product manager for larger tractors and autonomy with John Deere about the state of adoption and development of John Deere tractors and autonomy.

Don Duncan demonstrates Miller's Multimatic 220 AC/DC unit.

Machinery

VIDEO: Welding tips and equipment for the farm

By Scott Garvey November 22, 2023

Are you thinking about buying a new welder for the farm shop? If so, there’s a lot out there to chose from. Do you need an arc, MIG or TIG type to handle repairs and on-farm workshop projects? It’s actually possible to get all three types in one multi-process machine. Aside from having exactly the […] Read more

News

VIDEO: Shining a light on advancements in digital agriculture

By Grainews Staff November 7, 2023

Leaders and experts in the agri-food and technology sphere gathered in Winnipeg, Man., on Oct. 26 for a day of discussion and information-sharing at EMILI’s ‘Agriculture Enlightened’. Here, Jacqueline Keena, managing director of EMILI, talks about some current projects at Innovation Farms in Manitoba and how EMILI applies new technologies and information-sharing to the farm […] Read more

Silhouette of a bat and reeds at nightfall in the Ria de Aveiro.

Features

VIDEO: Making Prairies less scary for bat habitat

Bats can feast on field pests from suitable haunts

By Grainews Staff October 31, 2023

Having a healthy bat population is not going to be a straight substitute for a strong integrated pest management system on the farm, but as University of Winnipeg bat expert Dr. Craig Willis explains, the potential benefits of having them around can’t be overlooked.

Derek Johnson of AGI. (Ag in Motion video screengrab)

At Ag in Motion: Bin thinking?

Prairies' grain storage needs getting larger

July 20, 2023

Farms are getting larger, and so are the grain storage solutions. AGI’s Derek Johnson spoke to Glacier FarmMedia senior editor Gord Gilmour about Western Canada’s unique grain storage needs at Ag in Motion near Langham, Sask.

At Ag in Motion: Ag innovation winners unveiled

Awards kick off outdoor farm show

July 18, 2023

The next wave of Canadian agricultural technology pioneers was recognized at the official opening of Ag In Motion 2023, highlighting the continuing achievements of creators who find new ways to make farming better. “Innovation is sewn into the fabric of our industry, as is perseverance through hard times, resilience over obstacles, and the unwavering belief […] Read more

Canola, Markets

VIDEO: Are canola prices poised to recover?

Here are a number of factors producers and grain marketers need to watch

By Mark Halsall October 7, 2022

The 2022 canola crop in Western Canada is much larger than last year. Grainews associate editor Mark Halsall talks to MarketsFarm analyst Bruce Burnett about what that means for producers, and what savvy canola marketers should watch for in the months ahead.

Crops

VIDEO: The Forgotten R in 4R Nutrient Management

By Grainews Staff November 23, 2020

Glacier FarmMedia GrowPro and Grainews present a webinar on managing nitrogen rates for better efficiency, featuring speaker Dr. Mario Tenuta, host Laura Rance-Unger, vice president of content for Glacier FarmMedia and moderator Kari Belanger, editor of Grainews. Many farmers are modifying nitrogen timing, placement and product. But if they are not varying their rate, they […] Read more

Crops, Equipment, News

VIDEO: Xarvio aims to shoot weeds by camera, then a targeted herbicide application

Technology wins innovation award in Plant and Soil Science category at Ag in Motion 2019

By Greg Berg July 31, 2019

Brent Nicol of Xarvio Digital Farming Solutions describes how its scouting app uses photo-recognition to identify early-stage weeds, diseases and measure leaf damage using images taken with your smartphone. Xarvio is currently working with technology-maker Bosch to develop ‘Smart Sprayer’ technology that will allow operators to spray individual weeds on-the-go with a targeted herbicide application. […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: CME cattle tick lower in thin pre-holiday trade

U.S. grains: Wheat extends gains on short covering, war risk

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

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