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.


Aug 1 – 15 Young Producer Series – Recap

EP5.5 – Rob Eirich, Jonathan Small of MNP and Neil Themig recap the valuable lessons Neil has learnt on his journey as an entrepreneur young famer, having not come from a family in farming.




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