Crop Management
Company has traditionally sold its equipment under a variety of brands, colours and distribution channels
OMAHA, Neb. — When Claas surveyed North American farmers about brand recognition, the results disappointingly hovered around 10 percent. With its new campaign, “Be Brighter,” the 106-year-old German-based farm equipment manufacturer seeks to improve and brighten those results. Eric Raby, Claas of America president and general manager of sales, has big goals. “Our goal is […] Read more
Crop Management
Self-propelled baler is an independent spirit
Large producers and custom operators are likely buyers of Vermeer’s new round baler, which needs no tractor to power or pull it
LANGHM, Sask. — Vermeer is making the rounds through farm shows and farmers’ fields in Western Canada this summer with its ZR5 self-propelled baler. J.B. Atkins of Vermeer said producers most likely to be giving this unit a serious tire kick are large producers and custom operators, especially where two baling units can be replaced […] Read more
Claas introduces new equipment lines for North America
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
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
Increasing nitrogen rates produces diminishing returns
In this second part of our look at nitrogen, we will examine more sources, rates, timing and location of application. Liebig’s Law of the Minimum applies, like all of the other nutrients we have looked at. Most crops, with the exclusion of legumes, exhibit the classic response curve we have seen with other nutrients. Nitrogen […] Read more
Canola feels weather and trade heat
Canola felt the heat of mild weather and trade news in the United States as it fell on the ICE futures market. For a third day in row agricultural commodities on North American markets dropped. Canola was not as badly injured as it soybean cousin, but was still off, pulled down by soybeans. An announcement […] Read more
Farmers 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
Bayer cancels plans to sell U.S. crop product in 2020 over safety concerns
CHICAGO, July 30 (Reuters) – Bayer AG has scrapped plans for wide sales next year of a chemical that is intended to protect U.S. crops from yield-robbing worms, citing ongoing safety concerns. The decision is the latest setback for Germany-based Bayer following its acquisition of Monsanto for $63 billion in 2018. Bayer is separately battling […] Read more
Grain World Crop Tour – 2019
Crop scouts participating in the Grain World Crop Tour examine crop conditions across the Prairies and then compare notes to come up with yield estimates. On July 30th scouts will depart from Edmonton, Saskatoon, Yorkton, and Winnipeg and tour fields on the way to Regina, where FarmLink Marketing Solutions Neil Townsend and Jon Driedger will […] Read more
Russia dramatically increasing grain exports
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China has approved wheat imports from the Russian region of Kurgan, the Chinese customs office said on Friday, bringing Russia a step closer to its goal of dramatically increasing grain exports. It also approved soybean imports from all parts of Russia, the General Administration of Customs said in a separate statement on […] Read more
