OMAHA, Neb. — Claas of America officially launched seven new product lines Aug. 1 but gave its North American dealers a sneak preview July 15-16. The Lexion 8000 and 9000 series of combines, Axion 800 series of tractors, Disco 4000 mower, Rollant 520 round baler and Volto 55 tedder all made their debuts. A sneak […] Read more
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Claas introduces new Class 10 combine
It’s part of the company’s Lexion 7000-8000 series, which was designed for North American farming operations
OMAHA, Neb. — The launch of a new Claas combine was perhaps the worst kept secret in the business, at least among farm equipment dealers. Officially launched Aug. 1, the 7000-8000 series nevertheless had a few features that intrigued even the dealers present for the launch event. With 610 horsepower, the Claas Lexion 8800 qualifies […] Read more
Alta. extends grazing leases
Alberta ranchers who lease public land for grazing, and manage that land well, will be eligible for leases up to 20 years in duration once a new provincial policy comes into effect. The Alberta government said the extended tenure for “exemplary stewardship” of water, land and air resources on leased public lands will come into […] Read more
Producers share beef with Weather Network
Anger erupted when weather service ran a story urging viewers to eat less beef in order to save the environment
Lemonade may have been produced from lemons after a difference of opinion between beef producers and The Weather Network squeezed perceptions of cattle and the environment. That’s Bob Lowe’s assessment. The vice-president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association said the brief furor, created when The Weather Network suggested that people eat less beef, has given the […] Read more
Women leaders remain rare in ag
The boardrooms of agricultural corporations have large tables and many chairs. Few of those chairs are filled by women. They weren’t yesterday, and they aren’t today. Canadian Grain Commission chief commissioner Patti Miller and former Cargill vice-president Fran Burr have both had experience as the lone woman at the board table. Though more women are […] Read more
Struggles expected as hemp sector grows
About 100,000 acres of hemp have been grown annually in Canada over the last several years but those in the industry anticipate an increase to 500,000 acres in the next five years as markets and varieties develop. There are a few hurdles in the way. “Right off the top, just the process of becoming registered […] Read more
Hemp research delves into new varieties for new uses
Research trials underway across Canada are designed to learn more about hemp agronomy, varieties and production. Mike Gretzinger, research manager at Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, said various research groups are focusing on different aspects of the versatile crop, which can be used for seed, fibre, cannabinoid production and potentially livestock feed. Plots in Lethbridge include […] Read more
Feds unveil tax deferral details
Producers in parts of the four western provinces and Quebec will be eligible for 2019 tax relief as a result of extreme weather conditions. Agriculture Canada announced the designated regions in a July 22 news release in which it notes “livestock producers in Western Canada and Quebec are experiencing significant forage shortages due to drought […] Read more
Increased food complexity requires a little clarity
The deep-fried Twizzlers at this year’s Calgary Stampede were all that one could expect. That’s more than can be said for many foods entering the gastronomic realm. They are simultaneously more — and less — than many would expect. Case in point, the “Marrot.” A creation of fast-food chain Arby’s, it looks and tastes like […] Read more
Some livestock producers eligible for tax deferrals
Producers in parts of the four western provinces and Quebec will be eligible for 2019 tax relief as a result of extreme weather conditions. Agriculture Canada announced the designated regions in a July 22 news release in which it notes “livestock producers in Western Canada and Quebec are experiencing significant forage shortages due to drought […] Read more
