Cleavers have become a constant in the northern grain belt of Western Canada and pose significant threats to canola yield and quality. The pest’s ability to operate as either a winter annual, getting up early in the spring as toughened, established competitor or as a spring-germinated weed. First, the good news. If the fall is […] Read more
Stories by Mike Raine
Machinery dealerships socially distancing
Farm equipment company keeps its doors open, but finds ways to do it safely while meeting farmers’ demands for service
“When this all started, we were full. Shops were full. Pre-seeding spring work was booked up. And combines were getting ready to go again. We knew we had to keep farmers rolling and that would need a plan,” said Jim Wood, speaking to what Rocky Mountain Equipment did with their 36 farm equipment dealerships in […] Read more
Making the Case for the new large square bale accumulator
Fewer trips across the field saves time and protects the field, letting producers put up hay more efficiently
“Set a GPS zone on your phone’s app and it will automatically drop the bales there when you pass over it.” Case’s Brian Spencer was describing something new to large square bale production, organizing drop zones on a phone. Case’s lineup of large square bale accumulators includes three-bale and five-bale horizontal models plus a three-bale […] Read moreManitoba’s Ag Days second day busy
BRANDON, Man. — Day two of Manitoba’s Ag Days in Brandon saw average to above average crowds, said show organizers of the winter farm event. While the warmer, snowy weather might have made the trip to town seem like a good idea, the seminars and sessions brought it the crowds, with several reaching standing room […] Read more
