New Holland’s new CR11 combine moves more bushels than any previous New Holland combine but takes up the same space on the road, thanks to some award-winning engineering. The CR11 Increases productivity for the New Holland line, coming in at 775 horsepower and featuring two 24-inch rotors, a grain tank capacity of 20,000 litres and […] Read more
John Greig
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Agritechnica Day 1: Combine launches, giant power units
Agritechnica, the world’s largest farm machinery show, is nothing like farm shows we see in North America. The equipment shines to a finer gleam, extreme care is paid to lighting – so much blue at New Holland, red at Case IH, green at John Deere and orange at Kubota. The show is huge – 27 […] Read more
Stocker calf prices boom, but cow herd rebuild unlikely
Much higher prices for beef stocker calves in the fall run have increased optimism and profits for cow-calf producers after a few challenging years. “It’s much needed to keep our industry going because our cow-calf guys are working hard on breaking even and doing everything they can to do that, winter grazing and lowering feed […] Read more
Ergot recommendations tightened
New research suggests increased caution with ergot-infected feed; maximum levels are increased to one part per million
Cattle producers in Western Canada should pay more attention to ergot levels in their feed after new research found that previously recommended levels should be lower. Research conducted by Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro and others at the University of Saskatchewan has led to recommendations that cattle not consume feed with more than one part per million […] Read more
Quick test could improve treatment decisions in cattle
Researchers use water troughs to monitor resistant bacteria and help decide which antibiotics should be administered
Researchers are seeking ways to manage antimicrobial-resistant bacteria on farms, including quicker evaluation of bacteria so treatment can be better targeted. Agriculture Canada and University of Saskatchewan veterinary school researchers are studying feedlot water troughs, hoping the water can tell them what sort of anti-microbial resistant bacteria are present. “By knowing what type of resistance […] Read more
Colombia opens door to small ruminant exports
Frozen semen can now be exported to the South American country from flocks not participating in the scrapie program
Canadian sheep and goat farmers now have more access to export markets with a recent approval to ship frozen semen to Colombia without the need for scrapie risk certification. That’s in addition to the agreement two years ago that allowed embryos and live small ruminants access to Colombia. Live animals and embryos have to come […] Read more
Sheep body condition scores must be accurate
Body condition scoring livestock is a human, hands-on process and that means it’s subjective. Steps can be taken to make sure evaluations are repeatable across many animals, says Delma Kennedy, sheep specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Body condition scoring helps to evaluate the effectiveness of feeding regimens and enables […] Read more
Autonomy, innovation headline farm show
Farm show showcases the latest agriculture technology, from cattle handling and dairy tools to biostimulants and big iron
Farmers in Eastern Canada flocked to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and found a show more fully stocked than recent events, which were challenged by equipment company supply chain issues. The show, held Sept. 12-14 in Woodstock, Ont., featured tours of research plots and expanded in-field demonstrations that included forage mower-conditioners, hay mergers, fall tillage options, […] Read more
Dairy code update requires cattle movement
Few tie stall barns remain on western Canadian dairy farms, but producers might have to make calf housing changes
Most dairy farmers in Western Canada will feel minimal effects from changes to the national Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle. However, farmers with tie stalls may need to make some changes. The main effects of the changes that come into effect April 1, 2024, are around tethering of cows […] Read more
Prairie feedlots increase use of corn
Dry conditions squeeze grain availability, but experience from 2021’s drought has made moving corn into Alberta easy
Alberta feedlots are increasing imports of American corn to make up for the lack of local feed caused by the drought. “There’s going to be a lack of barley and wheat for the feedlot,” says Jacob Bueckert, chair of the board of the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association. “Most of the feedlots are already purchasing corn […] Read more
