Last fall’s “harvest from hell” was like a laundry list of what could go wrong. First there was a drought for much of the growing season reducing yields. Then as harvest approached, Mother Nature turned on the taps at just the wrong time and kept them on. Throw in a Thanksgiving snowstorm and you’ve got
The canola calamity
A hard harvest and tough storage season underline the need for a plan
Repair your farm equipment, just don’t remake it
Where’s the line between a fix and a change when it comes to machinery?
[UPDATED: Feb. 25, 2020] By all means, get that tractor running like new, but watch out if you’re changing how it functions. That was the message 2020 attendees of CropConnect in Winnipeg were told as Eric Wareham, U.S. vice-president of government affairs with the Western Equipment Dealers Association, took the podium. “We as an industry
Evolving technology creating new role for agronomists
New products and new information are changing how agronomists help the family farm
The technology explosion and changes to agricultural systems are altering the view of the average Canadian farm. New technology could mean different things to different people. To some farmers it could be bigger or smaller fields, buying some new equipment, or maybe some more advanced data utilization and management techniques. However, these changes don’t only
Myth busting precision agriculture
Cory Willness’s presentation at Farm Forum Event unravelled 10 common myths in the emerging precision ag sector
“Precision Ag” is a very common term in today’s agriculture sector, but it can mean different things to different people. New sensors, software, and shiny toys can seem like a must-buy at first, but some producers are suggesting that old-fashioned logic might be the best tool for consistent yields and steady profits. “Right now there’s
Farm machinery highlights from Agritechnica
Glacier FarmMedia’s Robin Booker describes hottest trends from Agritechnica 2019
If you have ever been to Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany, then you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say this show is truly one of a kind. Based on size alone, Agritechnica is the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade show with 2,800 exhibitors from 52 countries. It happens every two years and is a
Keeping kids safe in the workplace
Ontario incident sheds light into potential dangers around the family farm
If you grew up on a farm, riding along during harvest or helping with morning chores were probably tasks that felt second nature. For many good reasons this integral part of farming isn’t going to go away. However, a recent on-farm incident in Ontario involving the death of a small child has the farming community
Probe deep into your soil to solve farm’s moisture mystery
Soil probe expert says you can use soil probes and their data to your farm’s financial advantage
Looking around at the wet conditions, at first glance you could think our moisture levels are more than adequately stocked going into the 2020 crop year. Unfortunately looks can be deceiving, and the same goes when looking at your soil profile. When it comes time to plan your planting timing and strategy, knowing the actual
To till or not to till
Demo highlights differences between tillage and no-till cover crop practices
As more producers start to incorporate cover crops into their soil health strategy, machinery companies are racing to develop tillage and non-tillage options to manage them. When choosing how to manage your cover crops, the first thing to address is whether you want to use tillage or go to a non-tillage option like a roller
Consumers and chemicals: The battle for a balanced pest management system
The preference of your customers is changing and it’s important for your business that you’re aware of it
The feud between farmers and pests is a never-ending story, and changes in consumer preferences might force producers to look at new ways to battle their microscopic foes. While farmers are in the midst of a constant struggle to protect their crops against bugs and diseases, at the same time consumers on a wide scale
Move over Tesla, agriculture is where the real autonomy is at
DOT's autonomous platform to bring hands-free navigation to the field
We’ve heard lots about the coming revolution of self-driving cars. Some of the biggest tech giants on the planet like Google and Tesla are working hard to bring this to roads around the world. But closer to home, with far less fanfare, farmers are already bringing autonomy to the field in the form of SeedMaster’s
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
