LANGHAM, Sask. — Indications are we’re heading into dry soil this autumn. On a slightly brighter note, this creates a window to catch up on drainage in preparation for the next wet year. This year’s Ag in Motion field demonstrations near Saskatoon featured three different styles of drainage machines including rotary, tile and a big […] Read more
Ron Lyseng
Stories by Ron Lyseng
Surface spread nutrients precisely in hi-tech mode
If you didn’t make it out to the Ag in Motion outdoor farm show this summer, don’t despair. Here, we examine eight precision applicators that made an appearance in AIM field demonstrations:
LANGHAM, Sask. — Field demonstrations are one of the main features at the Ag in Motion (AIM) outdoor farm show that attract more farmers every year. This year, growers saw eight of the latest precision nutrient spreading machines in action. The key word here is “precision.” Not long ago, you would never have heard the […] Read moreFarmers celebrate anniversary with grain bin win at Sask. farm show
LANGHAM, Sask. — Of the 30,000 farmers at Ag in Motion, none were happier than Jordan and Jennifer Lindgren. Not only was July 18 their 15th wedding anniversary, but they won a 35,000 bushel grain bin. On that day, Dave Wall of Wall Grain pulled a slip of paper out of an entry-packed drum and […] Read more
Smart Sprayer IDs and kills weeds on sight
A Smart Sprayer, equipped with boom-mount cameras coupled to Xarvio image recognition technology, can identify 20 species of weeds and trigger a surgically precise herbicide blast to one specific weed. Conventional blanket field coverage dumps millions of litres of unneeded herbicide on millions of prairie acres, which represents a tremendous financial waste for farmers. As […] Read more
Are airplanes taking over the hi-rez biz?
Veteran aerial photographers can roll out their trusty old Cessna 177 as leading precision ag mappers are dumping drone and satellite shots in favour of higher quality images from genuine piloted aircraft. The 177 has long been a favourite of aerial photographers. There’s no wing struts to get in the way of a good shot, […] Read more
Solid stem Stronghold swats pesky sawflies
Durum variety receives good reviews from seed grower, who says it stands up to the pest and produces high yields and protein levels
Skylar Anderson grew 40 acres of Stronghold durum in 2018. This year, he has 320 acres in seed production. This is the first year of full release for the new durum. The SeCan grower says it was his top durum last year. Anderson says he’s been luckier than many producers this year, having received enough […] Read moreVariety might set new standard in durum data
The long-anticipated Canadian durum wheat AAC Stronghold made its full release this spring. Seed growers who raised Stronghold in 2018 were impressed when comparing it to other varieties. Their observations were parallel to those of researchers at Swift Current, Sask., and also other growers in traditional durum production areas. The information was recently published in […] Read more
Kochia and mustard challenge lentils
In a more normal market, there are plenty of good reasons to grow lentils. But there are also two good reasons not to: the evil twins kochia and wild mustard. Market problems or no market problems, producers are still growing lentils this year and weed control will still be the same yield-robbing problem it’s always […] Read more
Big capacity chaff collection cart Canadian style
With feed shortages looming, cattle producers are thinking about alternative feed sources, such as ammoniated slough grass and chaff. Chaff may have high nutritional value, but it’s a nuisance to handle. Eldon Obach intends to turn that negative perception around 180 degrees with his new high-volume Boomerang Chaff Cart. Last week he completed construction on […] Read more
Ammoniating chaff can be profitable
Ammoniating cereal chaff is no longer just an emergency measure in times of drought or severe feed shortages. It has become part of the overall feeding strategy for some cattle producers. On mixed operations with cereals and beef, a few producers say they started ammoniating chaff when they got into zero till, as a means […] Read more
