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Ag in Motion sets digital schedule

COVID uncertainty moves farm show online

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 19, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to make in-person gatherings at the Langham, Sask. site uncertain this summer, Ag in Motion is forging ahead with a suite of online events, beginning in March. “We learned in 2020 through our Ag in Motion digital farm show that farmers appreciated being in touch with experts and each other to

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Glacier’s outdoor ag shows preparing digital event lineup

Each show to host multiple online events during 2021

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff February 12, 2021

The company hosting Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and its western counterpart, Ag in Motion, plans to use the online platforms it set up in 2020 to instead host multiple smaller online events this year. Both outdoor ag shows hosted by Winnipeg-based Glacier FarmMedia — the owner of this website — went online in 2020 due

The ag sector turned to tools like AAFC’s Drought Watch during dry years like last year.

News, Weather

AAFC uses climate tools to support farm decisions

The National Agroclimate Information Service monitors the impact of climate and weather

By Don Norman September 16, 2020

It’s no secret that climate and weather play a significant role in agriculture. It’s been that way since the first seed was planted. A drought or a flood would pose massive risks to farmers. Accurate forecasting is invaluable in mitigating the effects of weather anomalies. For centuries farmers turned to the latest oracle who claimed

Livestock, News

Panel discusses risks and rewards in Canada’s beef industry

Beef industry panel discusses lessons learned and the path forward in the wake of COVID-19

By Spencer Myers September 9, 2020

A few weeks ago some of the key players in Canada’s beef industry sat down for a virtual roundtable to explore sustainability in the sector. Moderated by Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther, the hour-long panel consisted of Maryjo Tait from Celtic Ridge Farms, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) president Bob Lowe, Jarrod Gillig, vice-president of operations

Spencer Myers (left) and Scott Garvey test four UTVs near Carman, Man., earlier this summer.

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UTVs put through their paces

We put four utility terrain vehicles to the test over two days. Here's what we found

By Spencer Myers September 2, 2020

The results are in for this year’s Glacier FarmMedia (GFM) machinery challenge, formerly the Grainews Machinery Challenge. Even though this year’s usual venue, the Ag in Motion farm show, went digital, both I and former Grainews machinery editor Scott Garvey headed out to Carman, Man., for two days to test UTVs (utility terrain vehicles). This

Crops

Keep an eye out for these three ‘new’ insect pests

Entomologists are tracking the progress of cereal leaf beetles,cabbage seedpod weevils and pea leaf weevils across Manitoba

By Geralyn Wichers August 10, 2020

A provincial entomologist is asking farmers and agronomists to keep their eye out for three pests making inroads in Manitoba. Why it matters: Provincial entomologist John Gavloski has a watch list of pests starting to creep their way into Manitoba. The cereal leaf beetle was first spotted in Manitoba in 2009 and has spread from

Participating in the AIM Discovery Plus online farm show allowed the Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization (WADO) to take its research to farmers for the first time.

News

Drive to digital keeps farm shows going

When COVID hit, organizers of Ag in Motion found themselves  adapting to the new reality — and peering into the future

By Alexis Stockford July 30, 2020

Any other July, the roads to Langham, Sask., would be full of ag company reps, farmers, livestock and equipment on the way to Ag in Motion, Western Canada’s largest farm show. This year, the only crowds were on the computer screen. Why it matters: The old adage says necessity is the mother of invention, and

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Find everything you need in the Exhibitor Showcase

Ag in Motion Special Event Feature

By Ag in Motion Staff July 20, 2020

A popular part of Ag in Motion is the opportunity for farmers to visit hundreds of companies bringing the best and brightest farm equipment, technology and ideas. This year, the dedicated Exhibitor Showcase area goes online, filled with engaging and interactive content from over 100 agricultural companies. Virtual offerings include: exclusive product launches, new products

Features, News

Delivering equipment demos directly to farmers from the field

Ag in Motion Special Event Feature

By Ag in Motion Staff July 17, 2020

From air seeders to UTVs, Ag in Motion Discovery Plus promises to give farmers a chance to check out the latest equipment options from the comfort of their home or office. “Our digital event will deliver a variety of equipment demonstrations directly to farmers from the field,” says Rob O’Connor, Ag in Motion show director.

A shot of the 180 acres being used in the variable rate fertility project.

Farmit Manitoba, News

Data-driven decisions at the Discovery Farm

Field-size trials and commercial equipment make farm adoption simpler

By Spencer Myers July 9, 2020

Research results are always interesting — but will they scale up for the farm? Glacier FarmMedia’s Discovery Farm, located at the Ag in Motion show site near Saskatoon, is answering that question by doing field-scale trials on a 180-acre site known as Field of Excellence. “By doing it at the field scale with commercially available equipment, growers or

Conservatives’ new climate plan puts price on carbon

Agriculture, agrifood wish lists pile up ahead of long-delayed budget

Prairie cash wheat: Bids soar after weather events

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