Crop Management
Work has begun on a new code of practice that will advise farmers on how to produce crops in a sustainable and market-friendly manner. Cam Dahl, the president of Cereals Canada, says the voluntary code will be developed over the next two to three years. The document will be developed by the Canadian Roundtable for […] Read more
Crop Management
Quick Hitch for three-point mowers
Vermeer has taken some of the labour-intensive time-wasting frustration out of hooking up a three-point hitch mower. Its new Quick Hitch requires only one person to complete the procedure. There were problems with the traditional three-point-hitch system, Vermeer’s Bailey Boyert said. “The operator often took many stabs at trying to back and line up the […] Read more
Checking on the 2020 groceries
When it comes to assessing soil nutrient levels and determining appropriate fertilizer rates, today’s modern farmers have a seemingly endless number of tools and technologies at their disposal, from aerial and satellite field mapping systems to model-based rate recommendations and variable rate application technologies. But regardless of what systems you’re using, there’s still no substitute […] Read more
Bigger booms require field manners
The bigger your boom, the more difficult it is to maintain the correct distance from nozzle to target, and also the more difficult it is to avoid serious boom damage. It takes a pretty sophisticated boom height control system to keep the boom level and at the right height, all the while travelling 15 m.p.h. […] Read more
Manure spreader avoids galvanization flaw
Manufacturer built machine out of individual components that are replaceable, thus avoiding damage caused by welders
WOODSTOCK, Ont. — Manure spreaders cost a lot and do a lot of hard work, but are often sold for scrap metal early because of corrosion from 3-2-1 NPK fertilizer and high ammonia levels. While most agricultural implements today are powder coated, including most North American manure wagons, a few manufacturers galvanize their manure spreaders […] Read more
Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report
Winnipeg (MarketsFarm) – Saskatchewan farmers continued to plug away at the harvest over the past week, with 90 percent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 28, according to the latest provincial report. That was up seven points from the previous week, but still behind the five-year average of 96 percent complete. Many […] Read more
Electric shock absorbers control the centre
Raven developed an electric shock absorber it calls the variable damper for controlling the centre section on sprayers. Applying more voltage makes the variable damper stiffer. Eliminating voltage neutralizes the damper. “Sprayer companies put so much resource into controlling that centre section,” said Raven’s Greg Gessner. “It carries the load going through ditches and waterways, […] Read more
Prairie oats market stable, but strong
Winnipeg, Oct. 28 (MarketsFarm) – Oats bids in Western Canada have stabilized for the time being, as the weather concerns that propped up the market at the beginning of the month are largely factored in for the time being. “It’s a pretty stable market. Stable, but strong,” said Scott Shiels, of Grain Millers Inc. in […] Read more
Saskatchewan farmers make good progress
WINNIPEG, Oct. 24 (MarketsFarm) – Farmers throughout Saskatchewan made good progress in their harvesting over the last week, according to the province’s latest weekly crop report. With little precipitation during the week ended Oct. 21, the harvest rose from 69 to 83 per cent complete province-wide. However, it’s still 10 points behind the average pace. […] Read more
Herbicide spraying window has not closed yet
Weeds can still take in chemical if they have green material, but growers must wait until they are actively growing
There is a good chance it’s too late for a fall herbicide pass on fields lying under knee-deep snow, but in areas where snow is gone or retreating, there may still be time for an effective fall treatment. Tammy Jones, provincial weed control specialist at Manitoba Agriculture, said as long as weeds have green material […] Read more
